Recent content by Oregon-Runner Max

I'd Recommend getting Bilstein B6's and 4600's I just got my 98' 4Runner with 180,000 miles about a month ago and after coming from a 01' Tacoma you can definitely feel the sag. After installing the Bilsteins last week the truck's changed into super solid ride and it wasn't too expensive. I'd...

Wow, that's exactly the same Sound, i'll have to keep that as a reference. I just need to find a respectable place to take my runner in to get a lookover because I don't have the measureing tools/experience to take the valve cover off and diagnose myself. I just don't want to take my car into a...

It seems to be near the front/Right of the valve cover, but i'll try to localize it after making sure the skid plate is secure. A timing chain sound would occur AFTER the throttle is released correct?

No, not yet, I will do that this evening. It just seems odd that the noise starts after warmup/throttle, so i'm trying to rule out timing chain/valve issue (Hopefully).

here is a Link to my idle sound after a Cold Startup. 1998 Toyota 4Runner 2.7 3RZ-FE Engine Noise Diagnostic - YouTube Please Tell me what you think/what you'd advise I do. the video description gives more information on my vehicle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11J1qHGy_BM

here is a Link to my idle sound after a Cold Startup. 1998 Toyota 4Runner 2.7 3RZ-FE Engine Noise Diagnostic - YouTube Please Tell me what you think/what you'd advise I do. the video description gives more information on my vehicle.

(No Kidding) I've been indoctrinated with Toyota's from the beginning my first car was a 01' 4 Cyl 4x4 SR5 Tacoma ex cab (White as well). It feels a lot better to be doing the easy maintenance myself instead of paying someone else ludicrous amounts. The only mod i'm seriously considering is a...

TCS Replacement encouragement! After encountering: decreased gas milage, check engine light and rough idling, I OBII checked and got a P0120 indicating a Throttle Position Sensor replacement. After receiving my new OEM sensor and unscrewing the two screws on the old piece (which was a pain in...