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Anyone have any other thoughts or ideas of my issue? I'd really like to find the root cause ASAP before this becomes a money pit (also am burning a lot of gas). Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks -Tony

Thanks again for the replies. So,... The issue did get worse after I took it apart, cleaned it, and put it back. To clarify, about the carbon build-up shaving away some of the aluminum and creating too much clearance... are you referring to the part on the throttle body that connects to the...

Interesting... I've replaced the gasket in between the Throttle body and Intake manifold. Shouldn't this new gasket have created a better seal? Or are you talking about a different plate? And so that I can understand better... why is the throttle body no longer any good? i.e., what...

Also, today the car had some trouble starting again.... hadn't done this in a while. finally, after letting the car rest for about 5 minutes, it started up no problem. Another observation of the high-idling is that, sometimes, the car would idle around 1000RPMs upon startup, then rise up to...

Thanks for the posts thus far... Leaking Injectors as in fuel injectors? (sorry for my ignorance) Throttle cables: Not sure what the factory specs are, but I did adjust them to minimize too much slack from when I had then disconnected while I cleaned the TB. They're not tight/snug either, but...

Hi everyone, Please help me with a strange high-idling issue on my 1997 4Runner Limited. (I've checked many threads, but haven't found a solution yet to my problem). Here's some info: Issue: Consistently idles high at 1800RPM in Park and around 1000RPM in Drive (but at standstill). Am using...

Hi everyone, Please help me with a strange high-idling issue on my 1997 4Runner Limited. (I've checked many threads, but haven't found a solution yet to my problem). Here's some info: Issue: Consistently idles high at 1800RPM in Park and around 1000RPM in Drive (but at standstill). Am using...

I recently went through a very very similar issue. It was idling high randomly and car had trouble starting. Turns out I had a gunked up Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve. I replaced it and the start issues went away.... however, I now have a consistent high idling issue. Any thoughts on this...

Hi, I have a ’97 4Runner Limited that I’ve owned since Dec ’96. In Feb ’11, I had the original engine replaced at 257K miles, with a ’98 engine at 101K miles. After some debate, I plan to keep the 4Runner after all, but need help from experienced folks to help and work with me through some...

Hey everyone. Sorry for the delayed response (been busy and distracted). Here’s some update… Had the engine replaced in mid-Feb. The engine came from a ’98 with about 101K mi on it. The engine has been running well though I’ve experienced other little issues since… > High/random Idling: At...

Update: Am getting the 4Runner back today... had the older 258K mi engine replaced with a 101K mi engine for $1100. The warranty was the best I could find... if there's a problem within 2 months, they're replace it with another or give me my money back. Other warranties include free parts but...

I'll certainly provide updates... hopefully good news and soon! Cheers!

doh! Well, I certainly appreciate the offer Troopa... I really do (it's a very nice offer and not many ppl would do that). Unfortunately, I'm on a major time crunch (have no other car to get to work... luckily my boss is very flexible) and don't have much open time until early march (work...

Yeah, I was afraid of that... the mileage is nice, but too high of a price considering the age of the car (though it's in excellent shape). How about these findings? 90K mi for $1600 100K mi for $1300 101K mi for $1200 125K for $1000 Thoughts of these? And I looked at the automotix link...

Yeah, my previous post sums it all up. I was pretty sad about this actually... first any major problem on this baby ever. But I would be happy about a used engine replacement that now I see it's not as expensive as I had initially thought. It's been at the shop (Katzman Auto) for a several...