Recent content by iamburanto

Thanks anyway - the bolts come off normally, it just takes a 12 pt ring spanner held against the nut and some force.

Howdy all, I am trying to disconnect my fan clutch. I used a 12 pt ring spanner and the nut shredded. Before I shred another does anyone have any ideas to make this easier. These aren't reversed thread are they? Thanks! 3.0 V6.

My 95 V6 3.0 4wd (which was made just after the head gasket recall timeframe) has started running hot. It has 250K miles. When I start and run it, the temp gauge just keeps climbing until I turn the car off and leave it to cool down and walk home. I have not let it get all the way into red...

I just did a full tune-up - plugs, wires, cap, button. I also burned a bottle of fuel-injector cleaner on the last tank. I have not yet lubed and checked the AFM. I just started noticing a weird shaking or jumping that only happens at slow speeds and RPMs with slight throttle. The shake is a...

Here is my dog, Stella, looking for the Grand Canyon.

Thank you everyone - I want to be fully prepared - Overdoing it is OK! Should I carry any extra hoses? If so, which ones?

to COSTA RICA in my 2nd Gen - WHAT TO TAKE? Hello - I want to take my 2nd gen 4runner ('95) to Costa Rica in a couple of months. I plan on being gone for about 1 month. I am in the process of doing some pre-trip maintenance including tuning, draining fluids and replacing belts and some hoses...

Hello - Recently bought a 95 4runner 6cyl 3.0 4wd. 230K miles. I want to use it regularly around town and to always keep it ready to take on longer trips. Cosmetics are not important right yet. I need a starting place for maintenance. Already done: Leaked oil so I replaced the valve cover...