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Have a '97 with blown head gasket. Thinking about getting the work done, as I can't afford a new car. Anyone know a good mechanic in the Philadelphia area who knows 4Runners?

Anyone know of a good local mechanic near Ardmore PA (just West of Philly) who knows/specializes in Toyotas?

Thanks All... thanks very much for this info, much appreciated. The dealer did do a pressure test after original event. So that should have been/be fine. We'll see. Thanks! Bill

I have a 1997 SR5. 144,000 miles. I am third owner. I have maintained well, but previous owner did not, as much. Exterior rough. body good. Engine seems fine. Car has overheated twice recently. 1st time after about a 30 mile drive. Took dealer two days to determine it was the thermostat. Drove...

This is a great forum. I have read through a lot searching for an answer to a hesitation problem I am having and would really appreciate some thoughts. PLEASE NOTE: there have been other threads about hesitation that sound like the same or similar issue, but I'd like to provide my details and...

Hesitation/Stutter at 1900 or 2200 RPM I have a 97 SRS with 140K miles. I am also having a hesitation issue with my 4Runner. It's been happening for almost two years, intermittently. It is a momentary hesitation (or stutter, per previous post). It is literally about a half a second, where...

This was not on dry pavement. It was on wet/slushy pavement during a snow. Perhaps still not conditons warranting 4WD. I purchased this vehicle used in the summer and this was the first time to test the 4WD during inclement weather. Perhaps it's just fine and the the roads/parking lot had more...

My '97 SR5 (108k miles) jerks repeatedly when making a sharp turn at low speeds, such as turning into a driveway or a parking spot. It does it both in forward and reverse. It's as thought the wheels are engaged, then not, engaged, then not. When they are not, they don't move, so the vehicle...

I have a '97 SR5. For a few months now, entirely intermittently, there has been a popping sound coming from the front end when I am turning. Hard to describe, but it sounds like a metal against metal "ping" or pop, as though something is caught for a split second, then released. I have no idea...

Looking for a trustworthy, competent mechanic in the Philadelphia/Southeastern Pennsylvannia area who knows these machines and can route out and fix issues without gauging you on price. This is for a '97 SR5 with 108K miles. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Awesome, thanks.

All, Thank you for all of the insights and advice. Based on the above, aside from the maintenance manual you can get online at toyota.com, does anyone know where I can download an actual diagram that indicates where on the chassis and/or the drive train, lubrication should be applied on a...

I work downtown, but live in Havertown (West of Philly). Take my car to Sloane in Devon. Purchased this vehicle with 105K miles. The previous owner did get routine oil changes and tune ups. However, I do question how well beyond that it was maintained. While it looks good, looking under the...

I so not maintain my own vehicles and know just a little about "cars". Recently purchased a used '79 SR5. Took it to the local Toyota dealer (I also have a new Sienna) for new brakes and small ticky tack items. One of those was an oil and lube. When I got the car home I was checking under the...

Just purchased a '97 with 105K miles. Has some work to be done (brakes, alignment, emergency brake, tires). Would appreciate recommendations for tires. I purchased this as a tow vehicle for a small (1,500lb) boat and trailer. My requirement is a tire that will still ride well/smoothly on the...