Recent content by Jazzmick

I ended up trading it in, but... I confirmed through the dealer and a mechanic friend that the issue was, in fact, a known issue with the flange where the manifold connects to the block. It was a hairline crack that would result in the ticking noise - the tick would decrease as the metal heated...

I'm in the market for 2016 SR5 Premium and am not sure about the Rigid running boards that I see on a lot of them. I've seen ones with a chrome/silver strip as well. Is there somewhere I can look at all the factory options for running boards?

Thanks. I've replaced the brakes, rotors, and tires from an independent garage, but have been dealing with the tick.tick.tick.tick.tick.

So after living happily with my 4.7L V8 2006 4Runner for quite a few years, it is about to hit 100k. It also needs the following work - the following was quoted from Toyota Service. (2) Exhaust Gaskets - $1100 (has the tick - but they see no crack) Muffler - $900 (Tailpipe has separated from...