Recent content by Nachtjager

Drove quite a bit last night and back to work this morning, issue seems resolved with the TPS change. I'll still clean the MAF over the weekend, weather permitting, certainly can't hurt. I wish I could find spare parts down here! There are a LOT of 3rd Gen 4Runners on the road in south...

Had the same little thump for quite a while with my truck too. Turned out to be the front U-joint was going bad. Changed out the U-joints, completely eliminated the problem. The transmissions on these trucks are pretty darned strong, I wouldn't sweat it. Good luck!

I'm with the rest of the crew and would keep both if possible, but, if you have to choose between one or the other, I would keep the 3rd Gen. I personally prefer the styling of the 3rd Gen 4Runners, they're rather timeless by design, I like their simplicity, and, of course, they generally last...

Okay, it finally threw the code this morning and kept it - PO120 - again! TPS. I just changed the TPS in the truck about six months ago, it might have 3,000 miles on it. AutoZone Duralast part (I know, don't use that junk), but, since they're the only place anywhere near me, that's all I had...

Put in a new TPS about 2,000 miles ago. It went bad, threw a constant code when it died, oddly enough, truck didn't act nearly this weird when it went bad! I do agree, I need to get my own diagnostic tool, I'm intending to keep this thing forever, I've had it about six years now I think and...

I'm hardly a professional, but I think what the others have said is about right. At that mileage, the suspension is going to be the bigger concern, and rust. If it drives decent at highway speeds and doesn't shake like a cold dog on braking, then I'd feel okay about getting it. You can expect...

Okay, can't give you guys a code, my truck is conspiring against me to keep me from getting one. It's a '99 2WD with the 3.4, 187,000 miles, lately, did the valve cover gaskets, plugs, coil packs, cleaned the throttle body, and changed the old cracked hose up top that connects to the throttle...

That seems like a steal. Like others have said, that same truck down here would be at least $7K regardless of what KBB says. I would concur, it was probably overheated at one time or the head gasket wouldn't have failed, but that doesn't necessarily mean permanent engine damage. For that...

Okay, so I just noticed, my "B&M" trans cooler has "Long" stamped on it! I relocated my B&M '64 tranny cooler yesterday to get more airflow across it and upon doing so, happened to notice it's stamped "Long" on each side where it mounts - no B&M wording on this thing whatsoever. Just installed...

I'm thinking bad thermostat. Living in VERY hot Louisiana, have seen a lot of overheating problems. If thermo is stuck wide open, sitting in traffic and around town isn't too big a problem because RPM's are low and water pump is moving water at "normal" speeds, with slower flow at idle...

As others have said, moderate lift kit - just enough to clear larger wheels and tires. Buy good quality A/T tires and preferably a set of 16" rims. Might want to go with the K&N CAI and freeing up the exhaust via Flowmasters or something of that ilk, but that's a personal choice. Definitely...

Dear Lord, that black Runner is absolutely spectacular! Hope mine turns out as well! :thumb:

Looks like you're doing a great job, but what a horror story. I work for an automotive publishing company and know a LOT of guys who've had similar stories. I know there are some good people in the Northeast, but I would NEVER trust buying an older car or truck that had spent any years in...

I'm kind of a noob too - be prepared for very suckish gas mileage. Emissions stuff shouldn't be a nightmare as long as the cat converter's still okay and it's still got the factory air filter assy. As for the mileage, that's at the edge of my comfort level, personally, for just jumping into...

I'm lovin' that truck too - is that a factory color? Never seen one with that color combo, it's very appealing. Down here in South Louisiana, the market is really strong for third gen 4Runners, they do not go cheap. I've seen 2wd '98s and '99s selling in the $4-$6K range a lot, just depends...