Recent content by Kyogie

My first thought was Cam seal since the VC gaskets were replaced and looks like the timing belt was done sometime recently. But it's below the water pump. I was looking at some diagrams and from what I can tell that is the oil pump at the base of the block. Where the crank shaft pokes through...

That's what i'm trying to do today, as it's finally not freezing out. I can watch the bead of oil run down the split between the oil pump and block though, I just can't pinpoint where it's starting from.

Hey all, recently purchased a 97 4runner, SR5, 5spd with the 3.4 v6. I'm in the process of bringing it up to speed maintenance wise as the previous owner lived in the mountains and some items were neglected. I noticed an oil leak under the thermostat when I was changing the throttle body out...

Well it seems as though the problem went away. It only happened when it got cold out and we received a foot of snow. Not ideal time to try and jump the battery. I'm going to see if the problem pops its head back up when the temp drops again. On a side note I found a nice oil leak underneath...

Dang. Is there a test procedure to see if it is failing?

I've got this issue on a new runner I picked up. When you turn the key off, or even take it out the car acts like it's still in the accessory mode. The oil light, 4wd (if engaged) and seat belt lights stay on. You can also turn on the HVAC blower, roll down/up windows and the sunroof. This is...

Awesome work! Love the clean welds and fabrication. Looks like a quality job from start to finish. Turbo 4 bangers are what I learned to work on initially so it's great to see someone playing around with them again. Do you not need engine management software with this small of a set-up? I...

Awesome stuff man. Where in Colorado are you at in those last pictures? I also used to be a big DSM guy, nice to see someone else with a talon.

At3 I haven't used the generals, however I do currently have the cooper AT3s on my runner. Not a fan in the snow what so ever. Maybe I was just expecting too much from this tire, but severely disappointed in them. My old BF Goodrich ATs did much better. However, out of the snow and ice (which...

Love this build and projects! Keep up the good work man. Also love to see someone getting into welding for personal projects. Biggest regret about shutting down my garage and moving into a new space without one is the lack of welding space. I've thought about doing it in the backyard and...

I got a lucky deal. 1998 4runner SR5 with 160xxx miles, brand new Discover AT3 tires, new brakes, front lower ball joints replaced, new rack and pinion, lift kit, ARB front bumper with a Waren winch, K&N Intake, 4.73 gears in front and rear diff, tow package, sun roof and Thule ski racks for...

I have 275/75/16s on my 98 SR5 (no blower) and I have 4.73s. So a little bigger than what you're looking at. The previous owner put them in when he was trying to build this into an offroad toy. He warned me a bunch before selling it that it was slow (i'm also used to turbo 4 cyl tuner cars...

Solid! Thank you for the suggestions. The 98 has a 2" suspension lift with A/T tires. ARB bumper with winch. But i'm new to the 4 wheeling world and so is my buddy with the 22re. So something simple/easier with beautiful views.

Any suggestions for trails in that area? I'm heading out there to see a buddy after Christmas. He's got an old Toyo pickup with the 22re and I wanna do some fun trails with him and my new 98.

Need a leather steering wheel, arm rest top piece and all the trim panels for the interior if they're wood.