Recent content by jsabowabo

I'd take a wire wheel to it and then use a new denso gasket that comes with the Denso O2 sensor.

You're going to need to diagnose yourself. Hook up a shop vac to your tailpipe, with the shop vac in push mode. Then get a sprayer with a soap water solution and start spraying the manifold. Should be easy to find. You could also make an adapter and pressurize your exhaust system with an air...

So I lucked out and found a 1987 Toyota Pickup at my local pull-a-part that had good door catches. I don't think you can buy them new or even aftermarket replacement anymore.

Does anyone know where you can buy a new door catch for the 84-89 4Runner? This is the door limiter, with two detents. Toyota lists the part as "Catch Assembly, Door" Part # 6861089102 Can't buy one new anywhere. I'm guessing anything used is going to be worn out at this point as well...

Bringing this back from the dead. This is bad info. There are quite a few changes from the 1988 to 1989 4runner. I'll start with one I've experience. The front swaybar is bigger on the 1989 vs 1988. The 1989 was also rated at 5hp more (150 vs 145). If anyone has a comprehensive list if 1st gen...

I approve of the stickers. Worth at least 10HP. Looking good.

No longer available. I can't find this anywhere and mine is missing as well. I think this might be a junkyard only part now.

Looking for an FSM for my 89 3VZE 4Runner. I've got an 88FSM, but it doesn't haven anything on the 3VZE. Thanks

I don't have 12v power at the green/red wire to my horn. I do have 12v constant power to the other wire. Checked the 15A fuse, which is good. There's no horn relay on my 89, so that's not it. Help please! Thanks in advance.

Really? The guy selling it has 3 posts and references a CL add from OCT 2019. There's no chance is still available. Please do some homework. I would also be good if somebody would update these and mark as "Sold"

Looking to buy a 1984-1989 1st Gen 4Runner with a 3.4 5VZ-FE Swap, manual trans, white body and grey interior. I'd like something as close to stock and clean as possible aside from the engine swap. Tasteful mods are fine, but not looking for a bogger or rock crawler. Will also consider...

Yup, this forum doesn't get the traffic it used to (or so it seems). The topic is still interesting to me.

Yes, significant benefits. 1. Choice of 3.4L 5VZ-FE or 2.7L 3RG-FE engines. When I was 18 I remember complaining about how slow my 22RE was in my 85. I thought my brother's 99 Tacoma with 3.4 / 5 Speed was a rocket. And it was, compared to the 22RE. 2. Coil sprung front and rear...

Read all four pages. Awesome work! Your attention to detail is very good and I like what you've done with the interior. One of the cleanest first gens I've seen.

So what ended up happening? Is it running? That thing will be a powerhouse when complete.