Recent content by Tucson Mike

Did you buy the plugs from a reputable seller? I recently ran into a similar issue where I bought plugs (denso) off ebay for my sequoia and they were counterfeit. Immediately #8 started misfiring and I replaced just that plug. All was well for about 15k until I got multiple misfire code and...

The plastic piece that retains the fuel door spring is broken: meaning every time I open the fuel door, the spring falls out. If I epoxy the spring to the plastic piece, will that hold up? Or, does anyone know if the spring retainer is available? It appears that I would have to buy the fuel...

Manuals were available up to 2000 as I have a 2000 with 5 speed and locker. I wouldn't limit myself to a 1999 just because it sits a little taller stock than the rest of the years. You can always upgrade the others to 99 coils or lift kit. Good luck.

clutch IMO assuming the clutch is original, 178k is a lot of miles and there's a good chance that is the problem. I have 160k on mine and it is still going strong, but I would have no complaints if it went out. FYI: Though first gear can be a little harder to shift that the other gears, it...

tranny Congrats on your new purchase. I have a 2000 with a 5 speed. Since you just bought it if you haven't already done so, don't only check the tranny and t-case fluids but all of them. You might want to change all fluids just so you have a baseline as to when they were changed, unless you...

Forgot to mention I have a 2000 SR5 V-6 with 5 speed Thanks Mm

For the last couple of months I've been getting the TPS code showing up and then going away. About a month ago, I cleaned the TB and MAF and then last week I took the TB off and replaced the TBS with a genuine Toyota part and took the IAC off and cleaned that as well. On the way to work sure...

I followed Dr. Coffee's advice and reversed the retainer as well. I checked where the new seal was riding on the old retainer before decided which method to go with. If I didn't reverse the retainer, the seal was just too close to that bevel and I didn't feel confident it would seal. I have...

I was in a similar situation as you. When our third child was born, it was a little tight having 3 car seats in the back on our 2000 4runner. We ended up buying a 2005 sequoia with 3 row back seat. This has been a very nice vehicle to take on trips, lots of room can separate the kids etc. I...

The hose/tube that goes on the front of my throttle body is dried and crack. Anyone have the toyota P/N for this part? I have a 2000 4runner v-6 5 speed. Thanks Mike M

Hi, Check Engine light came on and code was P0120 (throttle pedal position sensor A circuit). I searched, but could not find a write up on how to test the TPS. My vehicle runs great, accelerates fine, idles fine etc. What else can I check that could be throwing the code. I did clear the...

I just change my passenger rear axle seal and bearings this past Xmas. I read the same info. and followed Dr. Coffee's suggestion of reversing the retainer. I left about 4.5mm of polished surface on my axle shaft and the seal was close to center. Mine is a daily driver and I have driven over...

Hopefully someone has experienced a similar thing with their 4runner and can help me out with my sequoia. The rear hatch on my 2005 sequoia doesn't always lock. I did replace the hatch handle and wondering if this could be part of the problem. The hatch closes fine and I don't have any other...

I have a 2000 4runner. Started noticing that the rear axle is leaking. I caught the leak before it ruin the brakes. Before I removed the axle from the housing, I checked to see if it had any play and it did not. Very tight. Once I removed the axle from the housing, I tried to see if I could...

I change my fuel filter out every 30k.