Recent content by scot850

Thanks guys. Well took the car to Toyota dealer where I bought it for a diagnostic. They say everything is fine and AC is working fine??? They had a good look around and cannot find any leaks under the car. I am now happy but totally baffled. Smell seems to have dissipated now. I may have dodged...

Thanks guys. Before I jump into this I want to make sure it is the issue. I don't have the kit, so I have booked it into the local dealer where I bought it from and the head mechanic will diagnose for 1/2 hr labor. Not sure if the 2 are related, but I have noticed since this started (maybe a...

Thanks guys for input. As I have already replaced the X-REAS suspension and have to pay someone to do the exhaust manifolds as well (about $5000 CDN), paying someone else to do the job would be great, especially using OE parts. However the prices of OE parts for Toyotas are just plain stupid now...

Should of added, is there a brand other than OE Toyota anyone would recommend? Up here OE part cheapest price I can find is $750 CDN. I think I have found a place that may be able to supply a Denso one, for around $180 CDN, but if they cannot what other brand(s) should I look at? Nissens...

I am really, really hating this car. Anything expensive that can go wrong is going wrong in spite of only have 110k miles on it. Latest I believe is the A/C evaporator I think has let go. Get this horrible smell everything I use the car from the heating system. When I thought replacing the...

Thanks for the suggestions on the exhaust manifolds. The problem I have found with aftermarket stuff is poor quality, like Pacesetter manifolds for example. I see a few who say they have been ok, but loads that say they can't get them to seal properly. As I am paying someone to do the repair due...

Ok, been a while since I have been on here but I need guidance on replacement exhaust manifold options. Really don't want to use OE as I will be back to the same expensive overpriced crap that they badly designed in the first place in another 100k miles. Ordered a Doug Thorley system using...

Re: X-REAS/RES suspension Thanks RodtheViking for your reply. I agree with removing all the X-REAS stuff but I would like to keep the RES/adjustable rear air-bag system. I have heard back from a shock supplier who would seem to suggest the Bilstein 5100 system would work, but I'll have to work...

2003 4Runner Ltd V8 and X-REAS/RES questions I have recently bought an X-REAS/RES suspension 03 V8 Ltd 4Runner. Being new to Toyota I am trying to find a solution if it exists for this issue. I know one of the valve on the X-REAS is 'sweating' and the shocks are looking tired and rusted. I...