Recent content by joelbra

So what was the answer?

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've tried all of them, including the charcoal. The only thing I can narrow it down to is the driver side rear of the car (around the rear wheel). The only thing near there (the tank, filter, gas cap are on the other side) is the muffler. I'm going to take it to...

So I just took it over to the mechanic and we got under it on a ramp. We looked at all of the hoses and looked or touched all the connections and couldn't find anything. Interestingly, I didn't smell gas when I was underneath. Is there any way it could be from the exhaust system? The next...

There's pressure in the gas tank still -- I hear the vacuum break when I open the gas cap. To my thinking that eliminates a leak in the tank, no? I'll have to have the mechanic check on your other suggestions -- thanks much for them -- as I can't find an access panel in my 2nd generation.

Thanks! Will take a look and respond.

So I've got a 90 V6 SR5 down in southern Baja. It's developed a strong, more or less permanent gas smell. There may be times when I can't smell gas, but I can smell it at least many hours after the engine has been off. I take it to the local mechanic who says that it's not a problem. What are...

People seem quite knowledgable about the rear tire carrier and associated structure. I have a 1990 Gen 2 that has a crushed tail gate. What year tail gates will work with the swing rear tire carrier? Is the tail gate built differently inside to accomodate the spare tire weight or will any...

I took my 4runner to the town mechanic. He hooked up a car battery to the motor direct and it didn't move the window. He concluded the problem was with the motor. He took out a piece of scrap metal, tapped on the motor a few times and reconnected the battery. Nothing. He hit the motor a few...

That website is amazingly helpful.

Does anyone know where the fuse is for the rear window on a 1990 2nd Gen? I also see from the manual there may be a "reset" button in the driver kick panel fuse box, but damn if I can find it. Anyone know. I'm 20 hours drive from the nearest Toyota dealer in southern Baja and driving with the...

Thanks much! Are you aware of any other vehicles that use the exact same rims?

I need to get a second spare tire for a 2nd Generation 4runner of 1990 vintage. I've got a rear mount one that is stock and I've added an undercarriage spare carrier. The current tires are 31s (31x10.5xR15) rims are 15x7, I'm told, with a 6 lug pattern and 5.50. I'm trying to Craigslist this...

I've got a 2GEN 1990 that badly needs a solid roof rack for surfboards and gear. Baskets are usually too narrow to carry 2 boards side by side. This is a beater, off-road truck for Baja, so I want to spend as little as possible. Any suggestions? My concerns about the Yakima/Thule tower...

I'm struggling with this issue, as well. I've got a 90 4Runner that I'm fitting out for some off-road time in Baja. It has a rear spare, but it's wise to carry two spares down there. I want to add an undermount spare and a hitch, but all of the hitches I've seen say they won't work with a 31...

BlackLabeL, How were you able to get a tow hitch and a 31 inch tire? All of the tow hitches I've seen say they won't fit with a 31 inch under-mounted tire. I'm trying to add a second spare (undermounted) and a tow hitch. Currently, it has one rear mounted spare and I bought a 90 4Runner for...