Recent content by oneowner1994

Leak down test was performed by the shop that replaced the water pump, timing belt and all associated hardware. Mechanic said no problems which I took with relief. Checked the plugs myself a few weeks later because engine performance was rough and coolant disappearing. Shop did not replace...

Oil looks normal and not increasing. No unusual color when I wipe the dipstick and no "milkshake". Occasional startup steam when temperature in low 30s, but noted this morning with low in 50s there was no steam at all from startup onward. Definite smell of antifreeze from exhaust. My thread...

Have 1994 4runner v6 auto with 323k and a potential head gasket problem, but shop tests say otherwise. This all begins last April when my 4runner approached a stop light and died. Next thing I notice is the temp gauge is past red with no prior warning. Got it started long enough to get it out...

Found a thread or 2 here about front brake rotor replacement and makes it look easy enough. Have the parts ready to go, quick look at my 1994 V6 automatic 4WD front brakes looks like it's totally different and involves removing the hubs and bearings and then removing the rotors from the hubs...

Yes, I have full coverage. The insurance adjuster sent me the estimate. Apparently they proposed brand new Toyota parts that added up to $2400 and with paint and labor, the estimate was over $3200. Thus they sent me a check for the value of the vehicle and I kept the vehicle. That's what...

Just finished doing some temporary repair to the tailgate. As noted, the glass is OK so there are no leaks in this cold, wet weather. The center of the door was significantly pushed in. However, with a block of wood and a screw jack placed properly, the whole center part popped out like the...

Picking it up at the body shop tomorrow. They said they will pay me $2360 and I keep it. Quite generous. It's not my insurance paying, it's the other driver's insurance. As best I can tell there is no damage anywhere except the tailgate. No impact to the corners, tail lights and nothing to...

Thanks for your comments. Have to put this project on hold for a couple of weeks. Sitting at a stop sign waiting for traffic to clear and got rear ended by a pickup truck with a grill guard. Almost no damage to bumper, lots of damage to tail gate, but glass OK. They totaled the vehicle, but...

Bought my 94 4runner V6 automatic with factory 31x10.5 Good Year Wranglers brand new in January 95. Drove it for normal city use and business related road trips, so had the chance to monitor mileage (divide odometer miles by gallons to fill) in real world use. On the highway, I was getting 19...

Spark plug wires get changed every 100K or so. Mine are about due, but tested good with an ohmmeter. Spark plugs less than 6 months old. Last ones were all gray and no abnormal wear after 70K. New plugs seemed to reduce the misfire a little bit, but not much. Grabbed some articles about...

Let me add another thought. Most parts have a "mean time of failure" that often isn't included in regular maintenance schedules. From my shade tree mechanic days when most of us tinkered with flathead V8s, rough running after warmup was often caused by a bad distributor cap. It expanded with...

Absolutely. Did it many times and the check engine light is on constantly at ignition on with no flashes. Read every article I could find to see if best to install jumper first before ignition on or after. Used paper clips, copper wire for better conductivity, but to no avail. Pulled EFI...

Have a 1994 4runner with automatic V6 and 306K miles. One owner, drove it off the lot brand new 24 years ago next month. Since last summer, I've experienced an intermittent misfire and surging on acceleration. The check engine light is on constantly, however I cannot get codes to display...

Mine has 288K since I purchased it new in January 1995. I checked the master switch and found that when the switch was engaged, I had 12 volts at the 2 wires that connect inside the door to the 2 wires that run up to the motor, but no response from the motor. Been researching if there is a...

Thanks for the reply. My wife called me today and told me the window was going up and down. I hadn't ordered a new one yet and was waiting for the weekend to test it further, but now it's fixed itself --- again. I need to investigate a bit further. There is probably a pressure switch that...