Recent content by H2omike65

I have owned 2 Tacoma’s and 2 camrys over the last 20 years. Call me a toyota guy. Always wanted a 4Runner. A year and a half ago I found a 2005 V6 sr5 with 198k miles for $7500.00. I wasn’t afraid of the mileage due to past experience but realized the risk. If I were smarter I would have...

Thanks for the encouragement. Semper Fi back at ya! USMC 1965-1971

Update...got my 05 back, idles rough after head gaskets replaced. Runs great otherwise.Toyota dealer checked everything out, computer says all is correct. They suggeted that I drive it for 500-1000 miles to see if the idle smooths out. I wonder if the compression is a little higher now and the...

The tech did a “paint test” on the head where they test fit the head before assembly and noticed a slight inconsistency at the #6 cylinder. So they decided to send the heads to the machine shop. They also replaced the valve seals. Thanks for your interest and support. I did speak to the...

0306 I believe the #6 cylinder had evidence of coolant. Cost $3475.00. They had the heads milled also and gave me a loaner. The service rep called this afternoon and said they have to send the head back to machine Shop as the intake on #6 cyl was leaking causing my current problem. The valve...

Head gasket repair Check engine light came on, dealer replaced both head gaskets and machined heads. 2005 4Runner 206,000 miles, production date 7/05, 2 wheel drive. Christmas Day and the light came back on after 12 miles and one day. Runs rough also. I’ll be at the dealers at 7:00 AM tomorrow..