Recent content by jaxinmontana

Hi all - I'm looking for some feedback on a cylinder head replacement I did on my 5VF-ZE engine in my 1997 Runner. I replaced the cylinder heads with remanufactured heads from Autozone (NuTech) a few months ago. I would never recommend reman CHs from them, but that's another story. After...

Hi all - I recently had a head gasket failure on what appeared to be the 3rd cylinder on a '97 with 3.4L. I replaced the head gaskets, adjusted both intake and exhaust valves to spec, replaced the timing belt, etc. Now I have a no start. All timing marks are matched up exactly. I get orange...

Sparman - I have a 1997 that I put new head gaskets into, and while doing that, adjusted the valves, new timing belt, etc. I haven't been able to get it to run since. I've checked my timing marks to ensure they all are matching up (ie. both camshaft pulley marks, crankshaft pulley mark) and...

Hi all - I'm shopping for new rear springs, and probably need front too, for my 1997 SR5. Anyone have any recommendations for a vendor/model based on success with minimal break-in sag, a bit of a lift, as well as price?

Hi all - I'm in the market for new springs, front and back, for my '97 SR5. Anyone have good luck with aftermarket springs, i.e. fit, improved lift, improved sag when towing, price, etc. Thanks all!

Good afternoon all - early last year I installed new knock sensors on both banks, along with the harness on my 3.4 L 5ZE-FVE and have ever since had a reoccurring P0330 engine code (as before the replacement). I'm thinking about replacing the already replaced knock sensors with something that...

CV joint? Transaxle? Ok - was kind of vague before but this is probably the CV joint/axle on the front of the vehicle, for the drivers side of the vehicle, providing power to the front left wheel. The axle has some play where it joints the front diff. Making sense now? Thanks for your...

I have a 1997 T4R with a 3.4 ltr 6 - I noticed the inside end of the left transaxle is developing some play and expect to replace it soon. Anyone know how much this might cost? Is it something for a mid-level DIY home mechanic to take on?