Recent content by markfagus

I deleted my cat about a year ago when the old one started rattling. I have not noticed any performance gains or MPG difference. The only thing I noticed was the exhaust especially under load is a little louder and the exhaust coming out of the pipe definitely has a stronger odor than with the...

If rust is the key to failure on these I dont have much to worry about. Here in NM we have no moisture, my 88 does not have a SPEC of rust anywhere on it. Not even the undercarriage or exhaust has any rust. Mark

biz, I would not be worried about the motor IF it has been well cared for. I have an 88 with a 3.0 and automatic with 276k on it and it runs like a champ. Mine runs great, doesnt leak a drop of anything, has all the power I need, gets decent MPG (19) and has cold a/c. I drive it around 300...

+1 on Combatmedics post! I drove 3 22RE first gens before buying my truck. And in each one of them I thought I could get out and run from a stop faster than any of them could accelerate. After these test drives I decided there was no way that little 4 banger would work for me. I have 276k on...

I have a first gen v6 and auto and I get 19-20MPG. My mechanic has a second gen same 3.0 v6 and auto that I have but he only gets 14-15. Something to consider. Mark

Supra6m, ya something is not right. I have the same set up as you with the 3.0 and auto trans. I live in NM so it is pretty much 100 every day here all summer. My car warms up pretty fast and withing driving 1-2 miles my engine is warm enough to go into OD. Where I live I drive on slower streets...

I have no leaks at all on my 88. We dont get much rain here in New Mexico but when it does rain it can really come down fast. Mark

Guys, I need your expertise as I am stumped. I have a 1988 3.0, automatic, 275k on the clock, engine gone thru at 259k and it runs awesome. Fires right up on the initial turn of the key. I drive it daily and put 300-400 miles a week on her. But.... every once in a while (meaning every 2...

Guys, will the wheels off a 2000 Tacoma fit ok on a 88 4Runner? I dont think it will be an issue at all just want to make sure they fit over the locking hubs ok? thanks Mark

Crutchy, that is not my issue. Starter is working perfectly fine. My issue seems more fuel related. Mark

Hi guys. 1988 4Runner 3.0 auto 270k miles, engine rebuilt at 258k with new timing belt. In the fall I had an issue where the 4Runner would not start right away. it just cranked and cranked but finally after about 5 minutes she fired up and ran fine and has been running fine ever since...

Hello guys. I have an 88 with a 3.0 and auto. It has developed a leak that has progressively worsened. The leak is coming the passenger side fitting where the steel line that is part of the radiator over time has loosened. It does not leak a lot, but it is enough to annoy me and mark its...

thorrider, welcome. I have an 88 with a 3.0 and auto. trans and 5k miles on a fresh rebuild. When I was looking for a first gen I test drove 4 86-88 models. 2 had the 22RE with 5 speed, 1 had the 3.0 with a 5 speed, and 1 had the 3.0 auto. The 22RE might be tough as nails but in my opinion it...

Not necessarily on the tailpipe smoke subtegral talks about. It depends how back the HG damage is. I just went thru this on my 88 3.0 a few months ago. I had zero some from the tailpipe, no overheating (granted it was cold outside) I had a slight miss I couldn't get rid of and then did a leak...

The dark color one sounds like a nicer truck