Another Update
T4R is still running strong. Just did the timing belt, tinted the windows, replaced the saggy rear springs with moog's, and put new tyres on. Getting ready to hit some trails this summer.
Thanks for all the help on this site!!!
Still loving this truck
... an update
Well... had the t4r for just over 6 months.
In that time I have had to put 2 mufflers on it (the first shop effed it up pretty bad), replaced the idler pully, and replace the transmission with a junkyard trans. The original trans developed a crack in the case!! My mechanic buddy...
My probe is right next to the top radiator hose. My fan doesn't come on until the temp is around 215 or so. Mine is also on an adjustable controller so I can make it colder or hotter.
Looks good. Thats similar to what I used to control the dual fans on my Olds.
On the 4runner I got lazy and used the Flex-A-Lite kit. Which is pretty nice. I had a couple issues with it, but nothing major. It uses the same kind of probe and relay setup.
I usually set mine to around 190 or so... You will not be able to set it by temperature. Let the truck Idle up to operating temperature (just a little over 1/2 way up the gauge) then turn the rheostat (knob) on the controller until the fan comes on. Let the fan cool the truck down and make sure...
carfax looks like a clean 1 owner car...
04/10/2000 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
09/27/2000 174 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Silver Spring, MD
Title #30021443 Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
First owner reported...
We have had good luck with Toyotas in the past.
I found a nice Safari rack, but they are re****ed expensive. I might try to find a factory one in a junkyard.
Thats definitely a low cost option. I have done a single 16" fan that fit snugly in the shroud of my olds, and it kept the 455 v8 cool all summer. :D
I would recommend dropping the extra $30 to get a fan controller. So you don't have to babysit the temperature all the time and deal with a...
Thanks guys... I really can't complain about the condition. Seeing as it is a 13 year old car and I got it for $3700 with low mileage.
It's got door dings and a big scrape down the other side, but nothing major. The endcaps to the running boards are also missing on one side.
The muffler had...
It depends on the climate you are in and whether or not you are going to be doing a lot of low speed driving or towing.
If you are somewhere that rarely gets over 80 degrees it is probably no big deal. If you are somewhere where it routinely gets above 100 degrees and will be sitting in traffic...
Looks like an "Exhaust Filter" The only claim that might be true is lessened carbon emissions, but that is ONLY due to the accumulation in the filter.
The only mileage and power gains would be the result of your wallet being slightly lighter.
Certainly... My wife spent a good portion of the day cleaning it out, she is excited to wash the outside and make it shine (it will be her daily driver).
I need to detail the goat too. Maybe next weekend I'll throw up some pics of em both.
Here is all I have so far.