Recent content by jarnld

about a week ago I accidentally tore the electrical connections inside the mass air unit. I soldered them back together but even after that there is no real change in performance. AKA - breaking the maf didnt decrease the performance. I think it may just be the V6 in that model. Too bad.

So I bought my runner and got rid of my 4cylinder Xterra because a)I wanted 4wd and B)I wanted more power. It is beyond slow and feels lacking in power for a V6. Let me put it this way... when my xterra was loaded down with about 600lbs of cargo it was still faster than my 4runner. Better...

could you define "lugging"? Is that shifting too soon? Like shifting at around 2K rpm and you start to hear the engine firing like you put the wrong kind of gas in it?

where is the MAF located? 92 4runer 3.0. Thanks! I unscrewed what I thought was the MAF and pulled it out and ended up messing up bad. I had to resolder the connections inside... help?\Thanks

HAHA! Ill have to give that a try...there isnt a whole lot of room to hammer down there though...

i like that reverse idea! Everything is all good now folks, new suspension system is in and were driving like a champ.

So the manual says to use a puller to remove the steering damper from the tie rod...no one sells a puller and that damper IS NOT budging... Any ideas on how you guys removed your stock steering damper? I know Ive asked like 20 questions in 2 days but I appreciate it!!

channel locks are the sh**! Got em!

92 3.0. And I suppose my next question would be since it had the V06 recall repair done at 77K miles, is it safe to assume that they used the right type of headgasket?

Ive been confused about the parking brake...I didnt even think it had anyhting to do with the system to begin with. It feels like its braking normal now...go figure

I cant seem to get the stock shocks to stop turning as I try to loosen the top nut. Its driving me crazy! Any ideas or suggestions? What worked for you? Thanks

I know the obvious..oil change, filters, valve adjustment etc etc... Im really referring to the HG issue on 4runners. From what I understand the problem with the HG is caused by the exhaust manifold. Is there some kind of aftermarket exhaust system or manifold to put on that will lessen the...

I checked the parking brake and the vehicle does not move on a hill in neutral. I think its just deceiving because I raised the back of the vehicle and Im not carrying cargo anymore - hence more relative nose dive. I also got Pro Comp es3000s and a stabilizer going in this weekend so we...

Is there an easy way to check to see if my rear brakes are working without taking apart the entire assembly? I put new springs in and now my front brakes seem to be working overtime, when I brake my nose dives more than it did before. Could this be a brake problem or simply because my rear...

ill check that out, thanks