Recent content by soundmanlpte

Thanks for the response. Would getting the fuel pressure checked help narrow down the issue? If fuel pressure is low, does that eliminate injectors as the cause?

Been having a hell of a time tracking down an issue with these codes: P0174: Bank 2 upstream lean P0171: Bank 1 upstream lean P2197: O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 2 Sensor 1 The Story: This started about a year ago. Check engine light hit with P0174. But after I got gas, it didn't come...

Hey guys I am upgrading from a 3rd gen to a 4th. And I'm trying to figure out exactly what I want. I have read through as much as I could find on here, but I wanted to hear from some owners. I am for sure going V8 & 4wd. I am deciding between the Sport or Limited. I am searching from 06-09 but...

Never thought about it that way. That has me leaning V8 for sure. Thanks!

That's really solid man. I average 18.5 right now in my 3rd gen V6. So if moving to the V8 only knocks me down to 16 I'd be happy. Thanks for the input!

Thanks yeah I plan to. That's good to hear. What's your average MPG in general?

Hey guys, I plan to upgrade from a 98 to an 08 or 09 at some point and I'm still debating between the V6 and V8. I couldn't find the answer to this question: What's your mpg while towing? And how does it differ between the 2 engines. So please post what you tow, what it weighs, V6 or V8, and...

Pretty sure I used Fel-Pro. But I checked all around the valve covers and around the top of the engine bay in general and it's all dry.

Hey guys, Just noticed that my 98 3rd gen is leaking oil again. I've done valve covers before, and I did the oil pan gasket with the TB kit last year. Oil is kind of everywhere under the engine. Oil pan, tranny, starter etc. Seems like it has to be rear main seal. I lost about a quart of oil in...

I had this problem. It sucked. For whatever reason, if I leaned over into the passenger seat and turned the key with my left hand, it worked. Something about the pressure on it that way. To fix it: take it to a great locksmith. Spent maybe $100-$150 and it’s worked ever since. That was a few...

Aweosme. Thanks for the response. Very helpful.

Hey guys, I did a bit of searching but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for and I have a few questions. I know nothing about suspension/underbody stuff and am trying to learn so I can make this bad boy last forever. My 3rd gen 2wd has 230k miles on it. I just did the tundra brake job and...

Man, so glad he is okay. And good to know that this old 4runner can keep me safe. Sorry to see such a loved truck go. But this is your opportunity to find one with any features you wish you had! Good luck!

Great, thanks for the response! That's very helpful. And thank for all your videos! It makes a big difference to watch someone actually do the job you're about to tackle.

So I've recently discovered that I need to do the rear axle seals, as many of us have. The driver side drum and backing plate are covered in oil. So I'm planning to do the seals and drum brakes. I just finished doing the timing belt, radiator, and tundra brake upgrade, so my car budget is spent...