Recent content by ptsailing

Just rolled over to 334k miles….no real issues other than the usual suspects from old age.

I lived in CA for years before moving with my rust free 1997 4runner (308k miles) and one winter in Pittsburgh without the truck under coated was enough to make me a Cosmoline convert. I did tons of research and Cosmoline was the best option. FF and Woolwax create a gloopy dirt filled scummy...

Paying it forward.... Free front calipers off a 1997 3rd gen.....local pick up Pittsburgh PA (Mt Lebanon) Function perfectly. Pads with 90% life included.... I just did the Tundra Brake upgrade and no longer need the OE calipers. If you're in need feel free to message me or text 8182167409

Its not a bad price if youre solving the problem....but just throwing parts at it and hoping....youre right that is a steep price to pay. Especially for an intermittent problem. Now that the weather is heating up Ill have to let her sit with the engine on and AC running while I run in and get...

I did check it before driving with the engine cold and it spun only 1or 2 blades before stopping. I did the same after a 15 min drive on a warm day and applied the same test. Blades were the same only moving one or two blades before coming to a stop. I checked the fan shroud and it is in place...

That was kind of the only conclusion I had left to draw. If the shop says the fluid looks good and I have all the trans cooling mods applied then it would be reasonable to expect that a sensor is bad if all else is good? How would you go about checking or replacing the trans temp sensor? I...

That's a thought! I had not thought to check that. What exactly is the trigger for the fan clutch to engage and fire up (run time?...temp?)? I believe my fan runs all the time? I'll have to check. Is it possible for the fan clutch to lock in engaged?

The issue has happened a handful of times over 2 yrs... I replaced the radiator in-between and the issue continues with the new radiator.

What is the exact OBD-II code reported when this happens? I'm at a loss for what could be causing this though - I have never heard of this issue before. -Charlie It happened several times a while back last summer. I did not have my code reader on me. After the failure to start (cranking but...

To start off I've got a 1997 4runner auto with 308k miles on the truck. truck runs great and really haven't had any problems motor wise, except....when its fairly warm out and I need to go in the shops I leave my dogs in the truck with the AC on for 10 or 20 min. When I come out the truck is...

I have the same problem. Throttle body has been cleaned in the last year....no vacuum leaks that I can find. Problem is when its warm out and I need to go in the shops I leave my dogs in the truck with the AC on for 10 or 20 min. When I come out the truck is still running but will stall as...

Lots of good points in all of your guys posts.....I wheel alone quite often as well and take the necessary precautions. A few details have come to light via my friend (who is friends with the lost guy).....It seems that this is not a case of being ill prepared to go wheeling alone, but a...

He was located, he is now safe and sound with family. Thanks to all who helped and those who sent their well wishes.

I believe so. I am not in direct contact but from what I hear the necessary authorities have been notified.

Edit: they found him Guys and girls, This forum is one of the best and most helpful communities, not just on the internet! I received an urgent call from a friend, who has a friend, whos missing up near Patriarch Grove outside of Bishop CA. I would be up there NOW if my wife and I had not...