Recent content by mjquillici

Tell me about it! I guess when you're trying to set b/w 0.020 and 0.031 inches, there isn't a lot of room for error. Glad it's done, and I'm back on the road!

That makes sense. The problem that I had with the AutoZone part was that the wiring harness would not snap together, so it made intermittent contact. It sounds like O'Riley sells a better aftermarket part. I'm just stoked to have it running again and for passing smog. I was headed out on a...

Finally got it working again. Ended up going to the dealer and buying a factory part. The aftermarket version from AutoZone did not do the trick. After getting it back together, I set the timing, and took it in for Emissions testing, which it passed with flying colors. Glad that's done!

Picked up a new TPS at AutoZone. First, they tried to sell me an original (used) Denso, which was clearly returned by someone trying to scam (successfully) the system. Went to a different store and purchased a new one. However, there is no continuity or resistance across any of the terminals...

Thanks, Guys. I'm currently using this link for assistance: Toyota 22RE Throttle Position Sensor It says it's also for the 3VZE But I'm still confused about where to stick the feeler gauge. Is it up top, or underneath (by the coolant hose)?

Hello, I live in California and it's time for my 4runner to pass emissions. In preparation, I checked the timing to confirm that everything was set as it should be. I jumped the connectors (check engine light flashing) and noticed that my timing was way advanced (maybe 20 degrees BTDC). So...

It's a bit of a long story, but after a trip to the dealer, my Dad's 2004 4Runner came home with a check engine light (CEL) indicating he had a bad catalytic converter. Then the VSC TRAC and VSC OFF lights came on. The CEL was reset, but we couldn't get rid of the VSC lights, until I found...

VSC Zero-Point Calibration After the check engine light was re-set at a local shop, the VSC TRAC and VSC OFF lights were still illuminated. I did some searching and found this gem. It worked perfectly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55XmiSsGQgo

Thanks, everyone. Reading this on an old iPhone, and I missed a few posts. Djruuh: Was it the skid plate that requires modification?? What needed to be changed??

That looks great! Did you have that fabricated?

I am trying to figure out if anyone makes a front mount hitch that will bolt up to a 2nd gen. Does anyone out there know where I could find one??

My dad has a 2004 4Runner. Apparently he is throwing a check engine/VSC light. Both the dealer and our local shop are claiming that the second of the two (it has two?) catalytic converters is bad. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this. Why would a catalytic converter go bad...

Yeah. That was it. Rotted at the hose clamp. So, while I was in there, I replaced the other heater hose too. What a pain?!?! Had to take both the plenum and the hood off to get back there. I ended up sitting on the cowl and working with some long needle nose pliers. I hope to never have...

I'm away from home for Thanksgiving, and my Runner is leaking coolant from the back of the engine, near a small coolant hose in the shape of an upside down U. I don't think it's conig from the hose, but when I out my has beneath the driver side part of the hose, my hand is wet. Please help me...

Any ideas? I'm wondering if the trailer light converter box may be dying. Do you all know where this is located???