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    Purchased A 95 4 Runner, 134,000 Mi. V6, Auto-questions

    Old Thread/ New Information...Learned Alot Hey...that "Rear Window" thread is so way old....Many things have transpired since then. I had a "mysterious" coolant leak...feared it was the head gaskets...not so. It was the #2 Idler Pulley To Intake Manifold Sealant...there is a Timing Belt Idler...
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    Strange Noise And Vibration Front Driveline

    I think I found the source of the strange noise and the problem. If you are interested....check out this site. One more thing....I bought the Toyota Factory Repair Manual from my local dealer....$90.00 Should be worth the price to have answers and detailed instructions for repairs and...
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    1995 4wd problems

    Carefull.... Don't get run over! Make sure you don't have a woman in the drivers seat while you are underneath that truck while it is running.....and in gear. :behead:
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    Strange Noise And Vibration Front Driveline

    I have recently noticed a strange vibration and sqeeling/light grinding noise that can be felt on the floorboard from the front drivers side drive line. I called my "go to" mechanic. He told me he had heard of this problem in cold temps around *10. He thought it may be the front SPINDLE BUSHINGS...
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    Purchased A 95 4 Runner, 134,000 Mi. V6, Auto-questions

    ICON No.....That ICON represents me..smashing my own head in for going too fast around earthquake lake last week on snowpacked roads. I had a deer run into the passenger door...it cost me $$$$1400.00 to fix it. :happens: Otherwise....I have this 4Runner almost restored to where I can just...
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    Scrapping a 2nd gen... what parts should i grab?

    Grab It Dude...first of all....what parts do you need for your T4R??? Hell....grab the the whole thing and cocoon it! I will take the rear window switch and window motor... throw in the armrest assembly also...and ....in other words...PART IT OUT! :twak:
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    Is there a problem or not?

    CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TROUBLE CODE RETRIEVAL Here is the skinny on check engine light trouble code retrieval. 1995 was the last year you DO NOT need an anyalyzer to get the codes. Here is how it is done. Find the diagnostic terminal on the passenger side of the motor near the front by the fuse...
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    Where to Buy: Front Swaybar Link

    End Links I found my front swaybar end links at Checker Auto Parts In Bozeman Montana. They are available...but take notice....there are TWO different types...One has a right angle...the other is straight. Look at the ones on your vehicle first before you order or buy them. You will need...
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    Purchased A 95 4 Runner, 134,000 Mi. V6, Auto-questions

    Time has passed, $$$$ gone in, Learned alot 7 months has gone by since I bought the 95 4 Runner. I have put some money and time in this truck...BUT....I do love it and hope it keeps going strong for me. I replaced/had replaced... shocks, tires, 2 siezed castor bolts before it could be aligned(...
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    Purchased A 95 4 Runner, 134,000 Mi. V6, Auto-questions

    love this 4Runner! I changed the Automatic trans. fluid and transfer case fluid. Found out you have to pump in the transfer case fluid through the fill plug....after you pour in the ATF fluid through the dipstick tube...just couldn't get as much in as came out. Called Carl Malone Toyota in Utah...
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    Help, Feedback Needed On Buying 95 Sr5 V-6...

    Thanks for the reply ...I keep reading about this unfortunate headgasket situation on the 95's. And the lack of power. I was told by the owner that the VIN on this one is not eligable for the headgasket recall...hummm...strange. I willl get the VIN # tomorrow, call the Dealer in Bozeman and...
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    Help, Feedback Needed On Buying 95 Sr5 V-6...

    I am a TOTAL NEWBIE to the Toyota world. My Isuzu Trooper finally decided to divorce me after 16 years. I need a vechicle NOW and found a 1995 SR5 V6 Automatic Red, straight body, no leaks, very well kept with little or NO OFFROAD use. It has 134,000 miles and looks to be in fantastic shape...

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