Recent content by LiquidFlame

Bought my 4runner with this bumper installed, but I don't like it so I took it off. Just looking to get it out of my garage. Unsure of how long its been installed. Comes with everything pictured, including the lights (unsure if they work), a bag of hardware (possibly incomplete), and mounting...

Well... Even toyota couldn't figure out what's wrong with it. They agreed its not a normal noise, but said it didn't seem to be anything mechanical and should be fine to drive. What do you guys think? Should I continue to dive into this and figure out what it is? Or should I just let it go? My...

So..... I did something stupid. The morning I was supposed to bring it in to the dealer I went to start it up. Turned the key and all hell broke loose. Turned the key off, heard dripping fluid. Turned it off, kicked my drain pan underneath and went to look. Turns out I left my breaker bar on...

Also possible. One suspect is the timing belt tensioner either sticking or stuck all together. I pulled my valve cover again to look at the back of the cam gear alignment. I was able to thread the service bolt all the way through both divisions of the split gear, which tells me the gear is...

My thoughts exactly. It definitely doesn't seem like an exhaust leak, but its hard to tell. Its very much louder on top of the engine and when I probe with my stethoscope it gets quieter as I move away from the valve cover. I still couldn't find anything, so I took it to a reputable local shop...

An interesting thought, I'll have to sniff around that area and see if I can find anything out of place. Haven't had much time to work on it this week, hoping I can find some time this weekend.

Oooooh shes getting close! Very excited for this one, thanks for delivering on the update. I still remember seeing you drive it up my street way long ago with that body kit before reconstruction surgery began. How far it's come!

Pulled covers and checked clearances. No visible damage to the lobes or anything loose, scratched, or gummed up. Clearances are as follows: Cyl2 Intake front = 0.008" Cyl2 Intake back = 0.008" Cyl2 Exhaust front = 0.011" Cyl2 Exhaust back = 0.011" Cyl4 Intake front = 0.008" Cyl4 Intake back =...

Upon probing with the stethoscope, there seems to be a much more pronounced noise coming from the passengers side cam gear area as compared to the drivers side, where it is still present but quieter. Almost sounds like a pair of claves (the percussion instrument) hitting each other. Like this...

Good idea, will do that tomorrow. Thanks! Yes it is the belt (oops) that was replaced about 10k ago. He didn't say it happened because of that, I'm just guessing. It it did start happening a few months after the belt was replaced. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.

ChildrenOfBodom We need an update! Its been over a year. I had a 3rd gen years ago, and am now back on the forum with a 4th gen and am happy to see you still working on it. Let's see some update pics!

Hey guys, I recently picked up a 2008 V8 4x4 for a steal, but she's been neglected and has some engine noises. I had a couple 3rd gens awhile back, so I was able to log back in. Luckily, I have some love to give and am excited to start working on this project. It does run and drive just fine...

I don't even have my 4Runner anymore, but I still pop back in every other month or so to check progress on this build. Absolutely amazing work, and the attention to detail is perfect. One day when she's done I'll have to come down and "visit my dad" in MV so I can have an excuse look at your car.

Saturday bump

Thanks! It really does make a big difference in location... I posted it in Orange County craigslist and I get about 10 messages daily. But in Arizona not much at all...