Recent content by ultmt81

Verdict is in: cracked headgasket. The guy did a compression test and was like, "I am so sorry." He said to sell it as is or fix it & get rid of it. While calling a couple of his coworkers about fixing my HG, they all 1) said no, they don't want to even touch out 2) get rid of it and 3) if I'm...

Thank you, this is all really frustrating! Last night, it barely had any power and shook like crazy and hesitated like no other... Fried nerves, anyone?! Oil level dropped so I added some and had to add coolant again since it had dropped down.. Again. First time I did it, the exhaust blew...

Thank you, I really appreciate your reply. I am definitely going to add this to my checklist of things to do with the truck. So far, **knock on wood** he had not overheated. However! My newest issue is that the truck surges, shakes, and held (sometime) when I am on the freeway to work. This...

Thank you guys for the responses, greatly appreciated! New radiator install seems to have fixed the issue... I have not overheated since the install, and the old radiator was much heavier than my new one. The mechanic working on my car said it was loaded up with the sewer water I had previously...

Hi everyone, I hope you can help me as I am a new member to the 4Runner lifr. I bought a 92 4Runner last Monday to replace my TC that was totaled out (RIP my little bean), as I've always wanted a 4Runner. I thought it would be a great fit with my two young daughters and as we go camping a few...