Recent content by sandman900ss

Updated 11/06- this 4Runner is SOLD.

2000 silver LTD model (leather and sunroof) with 198K miles. Currently in need of mechanical work, not running or driveable. Diagnosis was that water pump seized and broke cam belt. Other issue is four wheel drive is permanently engaged. Has a newer transmission assembly bought and installed at...

Blitzkrieg- I agree with all of your comments. Uncle says he has a relationship with the shop that has the car and trusts them, and is going to go ahead and get it fixed there and keep it. Not what I would have done, but it's not my 4Runner. I explained how critical cam belt replacement is on...

Whoa! The shop that has it told us that it is an interference engine and that the broken belt causes the valves to hit the pistons, you know, the usual story with that scenario. Wow, going to have to look into this further! Thanks for the information so far, guys.

Hello: First off, yes, I'm a total noob, but please have mercy! As I explained in the introductions, I'm seeking advice on a close family member's 2000 4Runner- and this is definitely the place. I'd be grateful if you guys could help us place a ballpark value on his dead Toy. It's a sad but not...

Greetings: I found you all searching for 4 Runner info. You all run a friendly and helpful site here, that much is clear. I'm basically helping out a family member who owns a 2000 Limited model with current mechanical issues. I'll post up in the general forum with my specific questions. While I...