Recent content by mastermechanicjt

Wow. I'm going to stock up on 1st gens. then. My house is about to look like a car lot! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Yep it's an '87. I have to do the head gasket here in a few weeks. Turbos tend to blow the head gasket quite often I've heard. This is the first one on this truck for me. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I got this one for $1800. It has 260k miles and it's a turbo. Only problem is its an automatic. Cool for a beach cruiser here in California. Wanna trade? Lol Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

You could probably get $4000.00 for it. Manual or auto? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I blew the head gasket last week before i got a chance. Time to teardown and rebuild it all now. Wish me luck! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Thanks 128keaton. I haven't done one in 20 years so I guess it's good practice. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Nevermind guys. Got chocolate milk in my oil. Head gasket is blown. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Also it runs great when warm and rpms are up above 1500. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I need some help. I have a first gen. 4 runner turbo. It is running very rough and starting very hard. Seems like it it getting too much fuel. I had a coolant hose leak & some coolant lost so I replaced it. It never overheated but the coolant is boiling at 50% water mix. I have some white smoke...

Thanks. Where should I ask questions? I'm new to this. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

First generation with automatic. Shifts hard into 3rd and is gutless. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I have a 2002 Ford Excursion 7 3L Diesel on 35's. Gets 20 mpg at 70mph. Holds 8. I have a first generation 4 runner also 4 when the wife is not with us. Family of 6 so the Excursion is great. Put a cold air intake from k&n and a bully dog programmer in it to get the 20mpg. That's it. I had a...

Could be. Jack the truck up and grab the tire and try to wiggle it back and forth. If there is any slop/play in it your wheel bearing is bad. It will only be a small amount. You may hear a clicking each time you shake the wheel. If you do, wheel bearing is bad. I would start there since it's the...

Lol. It's funny I don't have to ask them. [emoji48] [emoji91] Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Welcome sir. Nice to have a 4x4 and a motorcycle. I have a two 4x4s a commuter and a corvette. Haven't drove the commuter much since I got the vette. Lol. It's different but just as fun as a motorcycle. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk