Recent content by maxthebird

Had an incident with an F150 in the parking lot of my local Home Depot. Ripped up the left rear quarter panel mudguard and the rear bumper extension. Unbelievably, I was able to order both parts from my local Toyota dealer. However, the paint on the wheel well arch trim was damaged and needs...

When I last changed the transmission fluid in my 98 4runner, I found the drain plug and pan threads were mangled. I have read that this is a somewhat common occurrence on these older trucks. Not wanting to change the pan, I chased the threads, coated the opening with FIPG and installed a new...

Nice job. If you haven't already fixed your no high beam indicator issue, Auxito customer service sent me 2 resistors for free. You only need to install one.

Over the years I've changed the fuel filter, had fuel injector service at a Toyota dealership and used Techron to try and smooth out some roughness in the idle, with no discernible effect. During a recent valve cover gasket replacement, I removed the throttle body and thoroughly cleaned both...

Hi all. Just getting to replacing my valve cover gaskets after 125,000 miles. Leaking mostly around the camshaft plugs. Seems mostly straight forward except for the camshaft plugs. In most of the videos on this forum, the plugs are removed by taking out the 2 bolts on top and pulling the...

Maybe your heater control valve or its hose connections are leaking. Easy to check on the firewall.

I also have a 1998 Limited which I've owned since new. It is a real truck with a truck like ride and is never going to be a smooth tourer. At 125,000 miles with stock suspension, my ride was noticeably deteriorating and I was looking for replacement shocks. I rarely go off-road and was...

I agree with the other posters that the frame has been painted. Doesn't mean that it's bad as it could have been surface rust that was sanded and painted to preserve it. That fuel filter has probably been there since the truck was new so 20+ years of exposure will do that. Best bet is to...

Take your drums to O'Reilly's. If there's enough meat left, they will resurface them for around $25 per drum. Had mine done last year and they work fine.

The tranny dipstick replacement issue has been frequently discussed on this forum. You will need to insert the dipstick and twist it until it is in as far as it will go without bending it, then hold the dipstick about 2 inches from where it enters the tube and push it in firmly until it moves...

I feel your pain since I have the same year and expect to need one eventually too. From what I've read, I would not trust any after market MAF. Better to go the used OEM route on eBay for about $100. Most sellers will accept returns if it doesn't work. If someone comes up with an aftermarket...

Those brake parts look fine, other than the worn pads. Be sure to clean everything up with brake parts cleaner before disassembling, lubricate the backing plate at the correct pivot points and either replace the drums or have them resurfaced. If they have enough meat, O'Reilly's will resurface...

04495-35230 is what I used for my 1998 4runner limited. Perfect fit. Would be interesting to know the difference, if any, for a 2001.

Following owners manual for 1998 4wd; front differential - Valvoline 75w-90 gear oil rear differential - Valvoline 80w-90 geal oil transfer case - Valvoline 75w-90 gear oil Should be OK to use 75w-90 for everything. Not sure about the LS but other posts seem to think it's ok.

If you are referring to the rear dome light (the one above the hatch opening), when the switch is set to off, the light is off at all times; when set to on, the light will be on at all times; when set to door, it will only light when the hatch is open. Sounds like your switch is bad either at...