Recent content by timlyttle

ok ive broke it down to the cams. now im stuck im affraid of taking out the cams is it really really important on how i put them back in or will i just put them back in and not worry about it because im gonna have to time the truck anyway since i had to remove the timing belt?

i got the parts i needed for the HG fix. Will be starting this project tomorrow. Really looking forward to it. I got the HG gasket kit and the head bolts and a Duramax exhaust all for under 300 bucks!!! Cant beat that at kroger. After the HG i have to set the timing which should be fun. I will...

i have a 1990 with the same issue it also has around 177xxx miles on it...why not just replace the head gasket yourself....i purchased all parts and i got the service manual online...with a buddies help should only take a day to do all the work...1AAUTO.com has a head gasket kit for yours for...

1990 4 runner Service Manual Book 1 http://www.rooney.org/tlc/manuals/90_VOL1.pdf

1990 4runner service manual. This is Book 1 when i get Book 2 and 3 ill put it on here too http://www.rooney.org/tlc/manuals/90_VOL1.pdf 1990 4runner supplement manual http://www.rooney.org/tlc/manuals/90_SUPP.pdf

Would u be willing to share a copy of your set?

i did the link dont work anymore

i just purchased the parts needed for my 1990 3.0 the kit was 90 bucks from 1aauto.com that included every gasket i will need. they have a kit with the head bolts too but it was 160 so i bought the head bolts separate from rackauto.com and saved 40 bucks so its not to expensive. but you will...

i love the stance on this truck...can you tell me about the tire and wheel set up you got?

looking for a SM for a 1990 SR5 about to get my hands on a head gasket fix...anyone have one on thumb drive or what not? thanks

I do have the tools and friends with more know how then I...all I needs was a part list needed and some point in the right direction and maybe some lessons learned...thanks everyone

should i get a compression test done first before i start buying any parts

did you do all the work yourself? if it still runs like crap maybe it was another issue. i might look into the 3.4....would that be a bolt right in or would i have to upgrade the tranny...i think i can get all the parts i need under 1000 then do the work myself..i only got 600 in the truck so if...

ok bought a 1990 3.0 with no rust running and everything works for 600 bucks. only issue hole in the radiator. Well i got screwed. I replaced radiator, fan, shroud, water pump still boils the water. not once has the truck smoked. ive owned it for a week. After replacing the water pump i knocked...

sorry i didnt even realize the 2nd gen thing...and thanks alot all of that i have done with the exception of the throttle body and fuel filter.....thanks again