Recent content by Track34

Thanks for the reply! I have verified that air actually flows. For a while I was actually running it without a breather, and just had it extended to a place where water couldn't get in. So I checked it out after replacing the P Seal again. As of right now, the driver's side seems not to be...

I noticed with the most recent fix or checking of the axles, I damaged the area on the seal where the spring is held for the passenger side and therefore was not holding the spring properly. I installed a new seal on the passenger side and sealed the seals and retainers on both sides with FIPG...

Yeah, it's kind of amber, and suits the tan interior quite nicely. I'm glad I went with it! It's notably different when compared to modern vehicles with the green hue/tint to them. I think the only concern with switching would be that it might not match your side windows? Although, I'm not sure...

I just replaced the original windshield in my Black 98 Limited with tan interior. The windshield was bronze tinted with no band up top.

With the most recent attempt I used new OEM bearings on both sides. I replaced the most inner tone rings where the seal sits and they were also flipped. From the replies on here, I think I'll go with getting some FIPG underneath the tone ring where the seal sits and between the seal and...

Check out the photos I linked on my first post. I did the same test with a sharpie (I find its cleaner and easier) and they both appear to be riding just inside of center.

I just recently replaced and extended the breather up to the filler neck

Hey guys, I'm trying to get to the bottom of a recurring axle seal leak I've been having. I've done the job 3 times now, once with aftermarket parts, once with changing to OEM seals and moving and flipping the inboard retainer and the most recent time with new OEM seals, retainers and bearings...

I had a noise very similar to this and thought I was ready for a valve adjustment. After tearing it all apart, all my measurements were great. It ended up being the camshafts which have the split/spring loaded gear on them. They were a bit sludged up, so all I had to do was disassemble them...

Not true. I work on vehicles all the time that have misfires, yet do not throw codes. One of those was my own 4runner.

Hey guys, So I have a 98 Limited with 215,000 Km on it and the ride control is stock and completely done. I'm interested in the 99 tall coils all the way around with a set of KYB Gas-a-justs to go with them. I was originally going to go with a full lift like the LC/Tundra setup but I'm not sure...

That is a fair question. A Santa Fe has CV's in the front and the back if it is an AWD. Why would anyone at a parts store memorize whether or not a 4runner has CV's in the back or not?

No way I would just go and replace the whole CV axle. I would buy the boot with the expectation to change just that. When you have it all apart you can see and feel for yourself if it needs to be replaced. If that's the case, you can just return the boot. Anyone saying it would be saving time...

This really isn't all that accurate. Both of my vehicles, which have small records (confirmed by carproof) come up completely clean. It's great for being free, but I wouldn't judge whether or not I buy a car off this.

Thanks KnoxRunner! Just what I was looking for! Seems like it checks out with the exception of the rebuilt title. Which I am not interested in. Time to wait another 3 months for one of these :S Thanks for all the help you guys!!