1992 Toyota v6 3.0 4 runner.. Tell me about them

fadedsun · 2010-09-26T02:11:19+00:00

Hello all. First post here, and I'm already asking a question! Not off to a good start, I guess :banana: I'm looking at a 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5, 3.0l 3VZE v6 Engine, 181k miles, automatic, clean looking, runs well (they say). What are the points I need to look at when examining this vehicle? My guess: Timing belt-when/if replaced Water pump-when/if replaced Smell exhaust for coolant burn Frame-rust check oil prior to test drive/after for signs of oil burn, milky oil Examine coolant Transmission-slip Anything else I'm missing and need to look at? I'm a big Toyota junkie.. I need this vehicle as my daily driver (I'm a Veterinary Assistant and Weekend warrior) for atleast a year, then after that it will probably be a BOV/Weekend cruiser. If I DO get the vehicle, first thing it's going to get a full fluid change (All synthetic mobil one), detail cleaned, and find a replacement gas cap cover. One thing I've learned over the years is if you take care of your vehicles they will take care of you.. my last car made it to about 450k (Diesel benz) before I sold it, so it does work.

Thread starter fadedsun
Start date Sep 26, 2010

fadedsun

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Oct 19, 2010

Four_hundred_86 said:
I have A 93 I just bought with a 3.0 auto and 4.88 gears went 4 wheeling today, and HOLY Crap is this thing capable. I have to say it was the best 1600 buck Ive ever spent

You sir are what we in the military call a "Blue falcon".

I really wish I'd have gotten that 4runner and maybe done a 3.4l swap later. Dang... such a hater.