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    About the 3VZE

    You could remove the timing belt covers and try your best to visually inspect it, but as I said, mine looked fine when i took mine apart it was only until after I had replaced it that I had noticed all the cracks between the ribs. scary. unfortunatly I have been told they dont really show...
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    About the 3VZE

    Alright I just finished a "massive" job. This is to let people who own the 3vze engine about doing the timing belt and what can be done at the same time. And suprisingly after doing the job myself I came way out on top in terms of saving money. A lot of mechanics are daunted by doing this...
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    Heater makes a gurgling noise.

    Thanks fourwd1 I knew you'd be on the lurkout for mistakes.
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    Heater makes a gurgling noise.

    I had the same problem, basically air in the system Get the car on a steep angle, (so the rad is highest) turn on all your heaters to max, (including the rear heater for the back seat) wait until your car is up to operating temp. Your coolant level will most likely drop about 1/4-1/2 liter...
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    Rear Main Seal

    Well after doing my valve cover gaskets to stop them from leaking, I still am losing a fair amount of oil and it's coming from the rear main seal. How big of a job would this be in terms of getting it done by a shop? Is there anything else I can get done at same time (anything to do with...
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    Another pic of my 4runner

    The passenger side was all repainted due to a hit and run in a parking lot I spent about 16 hours cut polishing the whole truck with a dewalt buffer to get the paint back to life. Thanks for the comments.
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    Another pic of my 4runner

    Yep another pic
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    oil pressure gauge query

    And what you are basically going to have to do is find out where the Oil pressure sensor is located on the engine, remove it, get the right size fitting that will go into the block attach a line and guage to verify your oil pressure is good.
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    Camshaft Worn Out?

    I guess the guy that needs to know how to change a lightbulb needs more help. :)
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    4x4 light

    Im sorry I dont mean to sound like an ass but I find it kind of funny how much effort was put into letting this guy know that all he had to do was change a lightbulb. Albeit, we werent sure if it was the diff or not.
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    newbie question about tire pressure

    The correct psi anywhere from 29-32 I run mine at 31 lbs. Same tire. Would never run a tire at 40 lbs, hahaha
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    More pics of my 4runner

    They're 31 15x10.5's Mud Terrains BF Goodrich awesome tires.
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    32in tires

    You wont have to lift your truck, you will have to trim some of the body. Get 31's no problem.
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    4x4 light

    Maybe your friend is like so many other friends when 4 wheel driving.........drunk! :)
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    More pics of my 4runner

    First real hot sunny day in a while, time for a wash.

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