Recent content by phattyduck

Not a doctor, but it may be a neck issue too - C6 nerve root. That was the issue for a bit for me with a slightly numb pointer finger/thumb. Fixed the neck (stretching and strengthening) and finger effects were fixed. -Charlie

Like, it roars like a very loud fan? Or loud like a diesel engine? A stock V6 4Runner is not fast, but it should at least feel 'normal' unless you are going up a steep grade at higher speeds. -Charlie

Ack, I think I made that mistake previously in another post. Either way, looks like rust/corrosion did its thing. I'm holding on to the hope that regular coolant changes through the life of my 4Runner (been in the family since new and regularly serviced) will help with all of these kinds of...

You are likely hitting bump stops and feeling the effects of worn bushings. Both cause plenty of harshness. If the rear ride height is find and you don't often carry weight in the back or tow, you can keep the original springs. 4600's will be good for shocks, but you will probably find the...

I was really close to starting a 2UZ swap until Magnuson released the updated TVS1320-based supercharger. I'd probably be happier with a UZ motor (or JZ, but...) but the supercharger gets close in terms of HP and took a lot less time (and is easy to get through smog checks). Great project...

I don't have any specific suggestions. But the issues you are seeing are all often precipitated from years of cooling system neglect. (not that there aren't other causes too!). With the seals/gaskets fixed, I would get it running and then do some research on flushes that will work well for...

I'd be suspect of a head gasket issue on the rear cylinder on the passenger side (I think that's 5?). But yes, it also looks like you had a leak in the lower plenum and an o-ring leak on the front end of the coolant bypass pipe. You can see the neglected cooling system from the rust in...

Hopefully you disconnected the driveshaft from the rear diff... -Charlie

I do it a bit different from the picture. Start at the crank pulley, hold the belt in place (clamp or wedge something in there lightly), route to water pump, then first cam. Using fixed offset box wrench or breaker bar and socket, you can roll the cam towards the belt a bit, get the belt on...

O2 sensor specific change with year, emissions package and transmission package (and 2WD/4WD). Mostly for wire length, but also type (AFR vs. O2). You'll need to get specific. I would suggest getting a new Denso or NTK sensor for your application from RockAuto (or other trusted retailer)...

Coolant has a sickly sweet smell. How does it smell? Make sure you put the throttle body gasket on correctly and make sure all your electrical connectors are plugged in. Reset the ECU (remove negative battery terminal) and see what codes return. -Charlie

'98 has very different wiring through the whole chassis from a '00. Unless you are changing the rest of the chassis wiring, you do not want to put a '98 engine/trans harness in your '00. (to be clear, the engine/trans wiring and connectors are VERY similar - it is the chassis connections that...

RockAuto is good. It is looking like Denso is getting out of the fuel pump game, based on what I'm seeing - lots of closeouts and out-of-stock or NLA applications. Too bad. I run a WRX application pump these days to feed extra fuel to the supercharger... It is slightly longer than the...

The company that made them for URD (Split Second) went out of business. I would hope/expect whatever they are working on is better - the Split Second stuff is O-L-D old. That said, I have one of the last ones and it is working fine for me right now. It could use a bit of tuning still, but it...

Hit that stuck part with a big hammer. Maybe after soaking in some PB Blaster or similar for a while. Engine (4/6), transmission (AT/MT) and trim (base/SR5 vs Limited) all can change the driveshaft length. Make sure specs match your 4Runner. -Charlie