Recent content by SeaFahrer

Yeah definitely not heading back to that shop. Going to call around and get some quotes on that fix as well in case my tightening of the bolts doesnt solve the leaking.

Thats pretty huge to learn about the timing belt. It always seems like shops claim it needs to be done or you're screwed, but its like the most expensive regular repair. I did take a look at the valve cover gaskets after they were mentioned and they were pretty coated in oil. So hoping that a...

Ah ok thank you! So it doesnt matter if its cracked right?

Does anyone know what this hose is (imgur link below)? The green hose has a crack in it. Hard to find diagrams I can understand online, maybe the PCV hose? Imgur: The magic of the Internet

You weren't kidding, just found some local Yota guys who say they are very familiar with the rear pinion on these going bad and can fix it for only $600. 9/10 fixes the whole problem, 1/10 you need a whole new diff. Bit worried because I'm not sure who long its been driven like this so could...

Hoo boy, yeah I was attracted to these because I thought they wouldnt cost me much in repairs and the like because they are so 'reliable'. Guess money has to go in first to make sure they stay that way though. I'm starting to think I can do the spark plugs and wires myself after watching some...

Originally posted by calimobber: "My front deff blew at 200k. It was making noise for a while so you should check it. I picked up a $250 used front diff and replaced myself, its been 50k miles since then." Both you and Phattyduck have mentioned just buying a replacement differential and...

Hey Eddie, Asking price was $4000, but I got it down to $3000 due to the timing belt needing to be done soon. I'm not sure how much further they would go. Normally these rigs go for $4500-$5000 in the Denver area with over 200k and some dents and dings. I have the desire to be able to do...

Hey all, Hoping to join the 4runner nation, but just took a potential rig to the mechanic and wanted some input on if I should go through with it or hold off. I wasnt sure what fixes were mandatory and what were just normal for a 4unner of this age. Its a 1998 Limited with the 3.4L V6...

My thoughts as well. 96 looks the best, but I've also heard 96 has had the most head gasket issues so that gives me pause. Area is so spread out because I'm in Denver so on top of the Toyota tax theres also a 4runner tax since so many people head up to the mountains for skiing and hiking...

Thats a really good point. I think for me I'm not looking for a lot of the off-road capabilities of the 4runner that many are. What really attracted me to it is the reliability. The customization and other capabilities are huge pluses, but I'm more looking for a solid rig that I can take up...

Thanks for the detailed response! Yeah I feel that I am very wary of others work as well, but in my price range (under 6K and preferably under 5k) I feel like most of what I'm seeing is either 185k with oil changes and nothing else done or 220k with some t-belt and ball joints etc. If it was...

higher mileage with work done, or lower mileage? Hi all, One main thing I'm wrangling with when looking to buy my first 3rd gen is if I should go with something that has higher mileage, but more work done (T-belt/water pump and or ball joints replaced) or lower mileage, but less of the big...