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Autumn Blaze! 4P5 is the correct color code for that rare copper color. Some info here, it's shown in the 1999 brochure on the page. Autumn Blaze Touchup Paint (4P5) for a 1999 Toyota 4Runner - ImportArchive I do think that the OP picture is an aftermarket job, it looks too matte to be an...

For my exhaust nut that I rounded off, I had to use a nut extractor. I used this kind: Duralast Extractor Set with Rail 5 Piece If you encounter a stripped nut or bolt, there's plenty of ways to extract that you can find information about online about removal. It just grinds things to a halt...

From what I can find online, 99 - 03ish Tundras use the 199mm S13WE caliper (Tundra brake upgrade onto Tacoma S13WE - YotaTech Forums) 03ish - 06 Tundras will have the larger 231 mm caliper (13WL Brake Upgrade | Toyota Tundra Forum) Note about both threads I linked: The second thread says that...

The stamping S13WE on the caliper suggests that someone performed a Tundra brake upgrade on this vehicle, using the smaller 199mm caliper. Looks OEM to me. If rebuilding is an option, the rebuild kit very cheap from the dealership, I used it to rebuild the S13WE calipers I put on my 4Runner...

General advice that comes to mind: Watch the Timmy the Toolman video series. It is incredibly detailed, and it’s what I used to do it successfully myself. My previous experience with automotive work was oil changes, for context. The exhaust nuts are locking, their ends are deformed so they...

The actuator is located in the engine bay, on my 99 its towards the rear of the engine bay on the passenger side. The computer is located in the passenger foot well / kick panel area on the right side. I don't have my service manual on me for the 99, so I can't look up the exact...

Alternatively, if you want a little more life out of your cable or are looking for a quick fix, you can use a piece of rubber hose and some zip ties to replicate the bushing :) I found this trick on this forum a while ago, but cannot find the thread. The best I can find is this YouTube video of...

A few vacuum hose and vacuum-related components are discontinued. Not that it's a HUGE deal, but just for the sake of expanding this list :) 17308-75010 - Sub-Assy, Vacuum 90929-01357 - Clamp Funny things like stickers are discontinued 11298-62650 - Emission Control Information...

Do you hear it coming primarily from the front or the back? If it's not the rock guard rubbing, perhaps taking the wheel off and checking both of the front rotors for any signs of damage might be a good first step. That grinding noise doesn't sound great, and I imagine their may be some visual...

This is due to the nature of the air conditioning cycle and involves very interesting chemistry. In short, it's a delicate balance of phase changes in the refrigerant, going from a liquid to gas in the evaporator and from gas to liquid in the condenser. For these phase changes to occur, a proper...

This is good advice. I had a 2007 Honda Accord with no cold air, ended up being a blown 10 dollar relay. Replaced that, ice cold air ever since. Shop wanted $$$ to diagnose the system and were ready to throw parts at it. AC systems in this generation of vehicle are fairly straight forward and...

I know you already purchased the part, but for future readers: I replaced this on my 4Runner with a generic RockAuto part. I know a lot of people here prefer OEM, but if you're pinched for money, the part I bought was UAC HV1227C and it has lasted me two years at this point. Heating (front and...

For what it's worth: If it's running fine at 270k miles, changing the headgasket might buy you another 100k+ miles out of it, especially if it was well taken care of! 5vfes last forever, as you probably know. My engine has 300k miles on it, and definitely wasn't taken care of the way it...

QD Contact cleaner is a good product to use for electronics like this. Audio equipment guys swear by Deoxit, but I think QD is probably good enough :) You may want to check the wires that connect to the switch panel as well, checking for potential cracks or anything else that might cause an...

Changed out my aftermarket (unbranded) fuel injectors for some Denso's I pulled off of a 2003 Lexus RX300. I had them cleaned and tested by Motorwest Performance :) My rich fuel conditions disappeared instantly. Yet another endorsement that aftermarket injectors aren't a wise investment. Mine...