Recent content by superscooter

Sold it today to a local mechanic for $1500 cash. Thanks again for all the good advice gang. Now I'm driving a 1991 Chevy Conversion van that I picked up from my in-laws. Its not as dynamic as the 4runner, but it has lots of...character...and an indestructable Chevy 350 motor under the hood...

Finally got the title for the truck in my name... ...and now its for sale! Here is the link: 1992 Toyota 4Runner V6 4x4

Okay, now that I own my truck, I'm wondering how difficult (expensive and time-consuming) it would be to convert it to a turbodiesel. I know that folks have converted toyota trucks to run on VW TDI's, which is interesting, but far too complicated. Does anyone know about this? What are the...

FINALLY!!! It only took 5 months, but I finally got the title signed and notarized. So, this toy is now MY TOY. I've been driving the truck since May, and haven't had any problems. I tracked down a bunch of the service records from Mostly Toyota (dba Mostly Auto) in Asheville, and confirmed...

1993 toyota sr5 ALH tdi swap (3 week project) - TDIClub Forums Here is one thread about a guy swapping a VW TDI into a 93 4runner 3.0. Looks like the transmission from the 22re bolts on with an adapter kit. Lots of cool photos. If this conversion interests you, go to Fred's TDI Page...

About 2 years ago, I owned a 1997 VW Passat Wagon TDI that averaged 45mpgs on the highway, and could cover over 800 miles on one tank! This 4runner seems like it might be able to make 300 miles on a tank, with some mods and whatnot, but a truck this heavy isn't made for MPG's (my best so far is...

Thanks for all the helpful info gang! I recently drove about 215 miles (mostly highway) and refilled with about 12.4 gallons, for an average of 17.3mpgs. Thats more like it...not great, but at least I can see how 20mpgs would be possible now. I usually take it easy under 70mph and shift before...

UPDATE: -Sold the VW wagon for $1200 (it had a slipping auto trans but I found a guy who intends to convert it to a 5-speed). I have the $700 money order ready for my cousin, and we'll hopefully be able to get together at a notary before the end of the month so I can get the title. -It does...

To celebrate his life I'm bumpin all my old b-boys tapes in the 92 4runner this week. Thats right...I said tapes! This thing has the stock tape deck and it still plays cassette tapes. License to Ill, Check Your Head...kickin it old school for MCA. -S-

Yeah, thats too far away...I mean, you are basically in NYC. Bummer, because new tires are expensive for poor graduate students like myself. I will look around locally and see what I can find, but thanks for the reply and good luck with the sale. -S-

Where are you in New Jersey? I'm looking at buying a 92 4runner from my cousins and it needs new tires. I live in North Carolina, so I'm not sure about driving up there, and shipping would surely be expensive too...let me know what you think... Thanks! -Scott- superscooteratgmaildotcom

Oil level is good, power steering is good, coolant is a bit low (what type of coolant should I be using?). I do plan on buying it, though I really need to create more legroom in the drivers seat. I will have all other fluid levels checked and changed as needed after I buy it. In the...

Yep, battery was toasted. I replaced it yesterday and its starting fine now. Its fun to drive!! I will test alternator and test for any parasitic drains, but I'm just enjoying having a vehicle that runs well for a change. -S-

Dead battery this morning. My cousins indicated that they had left it sitting for awhile, and that the battery was drained when they tried to restart it. They jumped it a few times, and trickle charged the battery overnight on Saturday. It started fine a few times on Sunday, I drove it for...

Thanks for all the great info everyone! I will drive the truck around town some this week and let you know how it does (they are letting me borrow it to try it out). I will also get a photo on here. Any ideas on getting more legroom in the drivers seat? Do I just need a different seat to...