Recent content by pwalsh53

re: Will you consider selling just the supercharger kit, without the URD fuel upgrade? If so, how much would that cost alone? Thanks! Patrick

Short version: ONLY buy this kit if you REALLY desperately need rear disc brakes for some reason, and have incredible amounts of patience. Long version: I'm new to the 4Runner/ off road aftermarket, but I really hope that this is not the status quo of aftermarket parts for this car. Before I...

re: Guess I should have looked a little harder: http://www.tec-2000.cz/ www.tec2000us.com There ya go! Highly recommend the stuff. And no, I don't work for them. ;) Patrick

re: I have used 44K to decent success (it was on a new-ish car) and I have heard great things about Seafoam, there's a can of it in my 4Runner right now. One thing I thought I should mention - I worked at an independent BMW/Saab repair shop the last three summers, and one day this German...

re Quick note: Most of you probably already know this, but all the service/official goodies you could ever want concerning your Toyota can be found at: techinfo.toyota.com Pay a subscription and you get repair manuals, wiring diagrams, recalls, etc etc. Good stuff! Cheers, Patrick

RE: Update: So I am elbows deep in the engine of the 4Runner now. Got everything off except for the two heads and one set of cams. I am someone with moderate mechanical experience, and this job has been a breeze so far. All you need is the Toyota factory service manual. You do NOT need any...

re: Ok guys, so unfortunately I'm pretty sure this is a head gasket :-( The system was gunked up with rusty goo before, and there was a residue of this goo on certain parts of the engine compartment nearest to the cooling system (IE it overheated and blew a hose off at some point in its life)...

Hi guys. Ok, so here's the background of this problem: when I bought this 4 Runner (96 SR5), the radiator and expansion tank were nasty with rusty goo, so I did a coolant flush last week and replaced the radiator and tank. I flushed the heater core, engine and everything. The thermostat...

Hi guys, I'm new to 4Runners, just bought a '96 SR5, 2WD, automatic. I noticed before I bought it that the radiator and expansion tank had some rusty residue. I've since ordered a new radiator and tank, but just tonight I noticed that under hard acceleration (or revving in neutral), with the...