1992 T4R 2LT slow build
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4runner_kid
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Have you replace the radiator yet? Curious to know if that fixed your issue.
4runner_kid
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You can always win against those stuck bolts with a torch. They can't be stubborn when they are liquid.
No torch yet. I'll put it on the list under the multimeter. 
Got word on the radiator yesterday. The can put in a new thicker net. The original one is 4cm and they can add another 1,3cm and an extra water-channel. Cooling capacities will be improved but i'm not %100 sure if this solves the problem. For €270 i think this is a good investment anyway.
Got word on the radiator yesterday. The can put in a new thicker net. The original one is 4cm and they can add another 1,3cm and an extra water-channel. Cooling capacities will be improved but i'm not %100 sure if this solves the problem. For €270 i think this is a good investment anyway.
4runner_kid
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No torch yet. I'll put it on the list under the multimeter.
Got word on the radiator yesterday. The can put in a new thicker net. The original one is 4cm and they can add another 1,3cm and an extra water-channel. Cooling capacities will be improved but i'm not %100 sure if this solves the problem. For €270 i think this is a good investment anyway.
More coolant capacity is never a bad investment.
Picked up my new radiator last week. It is thicker than before and tested for leaks. The new fins are copper also. No aluminium.
Now here's an idea but i'm not sure it's a good one:
I removed the AC pump and rad to allow more airflow to the rad for the engine coolant. (This is Belgium, not Australia. Temps are not so high here...)
I was thinking of using the fan of the AC as additional engine cooling. I just need to figure out the wiring...
Now here's an idea but i'm not sure it's a good one:
I removed the AC pump and rad to allow more airflow to the rad for the engine coolant. (This is Belgium, not Australia. Temps are not so high here...)
I was thinking of using the fan of the AC as additional engine cooling. I just need to figure out the wiring...
4runner_kid
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Have you driven it sense the new radiator?
Nope, not yet. The whole 'extra AC-fan cooling-idea' is for later. I'm waiting for a new lower radiator hose. I ordered some aftermarket superflex hose but figured out that the diameter on the engine block is not the same as on the radiator. So the hose won't fit.
We also need to fix a leakin pinion seal first. Front and rear.
We also need to fix a leakin pinion seal first. Front and rear.
Well, i went for a test run on the highway today and had no overheating issues so far. I could even cruise @ 100km/h (65mph) up hill. So the new rad and hoses made a difference.
I must say, this is all based on the stock temp. gauge.
After replacing the lower radiator hose, i can focus on other repairs like the pinion seals. And if those are replaced i can begin on the suspension, tires and roofrack. (the fun stuff :dance: )
I must say, this is all based on the stock temp. gauge.
After replacing the lower radiator hose, i can focus on other repairs like the pinion seals. And if those are replaced i can begin on the suspension, tires and roofrack. (the fun stuff :dance: )
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4runner_kid
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Hurry and get to the fun stuff.
Hm, different story today...
While riding to the carwash i noticed a power drop after shifting to 4th gear and the engine stalled. Pulled over (heavy without power steering) and tried to start the car again. It took a while but eventually it did.
She run's fine until i rev her up above 2500rpm and i start losing power again.
I drove home and revved it up to 3000rpm in neutral and noticed some white smoke from the exhaust.
Also, when in neutral, the idle rpm's go below 500 for a brief moment.
I'm not an experienced mechanic so i don't really know where to start here.
Fun stuff has to wait... :ybrick:
While riding to the carwash i noticed a power drop after shifting to 4th gear and the engine stalled. Pulled over (heavy without power steering) and tried to start the car again. It took a while but eventually it did.
She run's fine until i rev her up above 2500rpm and i start losing power again.
I drove home and revved it up to 3000rpm in neutral and noticed some white smoke from the exhaust.
Also, when in neutral, the idle rpm's go below 500 for a brief moment.
I'm not an experienced mechanic so i don't really know where to start here.
Fun stuff has to wait... :ybrick:
4runner_kid
Senior Member
I would do a compression test and a leak down check. Might have a blown head gasket.
Is your oil milky? Does your coolant smell like exhaust? Does the exhaust smell like coolant?
No white sludge, no smell. But i run pure distilled water for now.
I don't know why but i changed the fuel filter and tightend the fuel lines. Did a 20min testrun again and everything seems to be fine.
I don't think a blow head gasket would let me make another successful testrun? Or could i?
Maybe some air in the fuel lines? Bad intake gasket?
I'm planning a compression test anyway.
I don't know why but i changed the fuel filter and tightend the fuel lines. Did a 20min testrun again and everything seems to be fine.
I don't think a blow head gasket would let me make another successful testrun? Or could i?
Maybe some air in the fuel lines? Bad intake gasket?
I'm planning a compression test anyway.
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Ok, here's a tire question.
I can get a deal on five new 16" rim's with nearly new 235/85/R16 (32x9 on 16" rims US-converted) BFG T/A's on it but i'm not sure about the size.
Current size is 235/75/R15 which is way smaller. I'm not afraid about the fysical fit because i have a 2.5" filt planned in the (very) near future but more about the small 2.4L diesel struggeling to get the +80 cm's diameter around.
Or is this just a stupid worry i have in my head :suspicious:
I can get a deal on five new 16" rim's with nearly new 235/85/R16 (32x9 on 16" rims US-converted) BFG T/A's on it but i'm not sure about the size.
Current size is 235/75/R15 which is way smaller. I'm not afraid about the fysical fit because i have a 2.5" filt planned in the (very) near future but more about the small 2.4L diesel struggeling to get the +80 cm's diameter around.
Or is this just a stupid worry i have in my head :suspicious:
4runner_kid
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I'm not sure on how much power those have stock. But i had a 3.0 automatic with factory 4.56 gears and it moved 32x12.5R15 just fine up hills at 70MPH
On paper the 2L-T has way less power then the 3vze
3vze vs 2L-T
145 hp vs 91 hp
108 kw vs 68 kw
244 Nm vs 188 Nm
The gear ratio is something I still have to figure out.
Btw, we're talking about the 2L-T and NOT the 2L-TII or 2L-TE.
The 2L-T was built in europe from 1985 all the way up to 2006. (if i'm not mistaken)
3vze vs 2L-T
145 hp vs 91 hp
108 kw vs 68 kw
244 Nm vs 188 Nm
The gear ratio is something I still have to figure out.
Btw, we're talking about the 2L-T and NOT the 2L-TII or 2L-TE.
The 2L-T was built in europe from 1985 all the way up to 2006. (if i'm not mistaken)
4runner_kid
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Yeah i know nothing about that motor.
You gear ratio code should be on vin sticker in the door jam if it's like over here in the states. If you post a picture of it we can figure it out.
You gear ratio code should be on vin sticker in the door jam if it's like over here in the states. If you post a picture of it we can figure it out.
