1st & 2nd gen 4-runner tech (factory service manual and common fixes)

[88 Pop Top]

Is it worth getting if you have a 1988?

 

[helo-mech]

Is it worth getting if you have a 1988?

Is what worth getting.

 

[KidVermicious]

Hey SV, will you add this to the OP?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/classic-t4rs/18612-toyota-4runner-1st-gen-color-code-chart.html

Somebody unstickied it, and it took me, like, 3 whole minutes to find it again. Three minutes. I should sue.

 

[ajohnson]

I've got an annoying squealing/grinding come from underneath my '87. Sounds like the transfer case/driveshaft area. It starts in 2nd gear and goes away when I let up in 3rd. I was hoping it was just a dust shield not pressed on tight. I new the noise was there when I bought it, but it got MUCH worse after it sat for a month. Anyone have any ideas what it could be?

 

[KidVermicious]

All the time, or just in 4wd?

 

[ajohnson]

All the time, or just in 4wd?

I figured it out. :embarassed:. I thought I checked the rear pinion dust shield, I climbed back under for another look, and immediately saw wear marks on the housing from the shield. It doesn't keep a tight fit, so I think I should use an epoxy or something to keep it in place.

Edit; thanks for the quick reply, though!

 

[KidVermicious]

I figured it out. :embarassed:.

It never fails - have a noise, throw up a post about it, figure it out 2 minutes later. I do it all the time. :thumb3:

 

[ajohnson]

It never fails - have a noise, throw up a post about it, figure it out 2 minutes later. I do it all the time. :thumb3:

Lol. I'm glad it was something simple. I'm driving this hoss 6 hours to the beach in September. No squeals will be nice.

 

[charlyprice@att]

Question... my 95 buzzes constantly when the drivers door is open even without the keys in the ignition. Also, the doors lock but unlock by themselves when the door is shut. Can someone tell me how to fix this? Thanks!

 

[Hyde802]

Got one for this thread that I found on another forum!

Thats a 93 pickup, but its for a smartphone/tablet.

93 Toyota Pickup FSM

 

[mike.davison]

heres a link that still works to a 88
http://web.archive.org/web/20101127...sm/87-4Runner/toyota_truck_and_4runner_88.pdf

Here it is again with searchable text (OCR): Dropbox - toyota_truck_and_4runner_88_ocr.pdf - Simplify your life

 

['88_4runner]

Does anyone have a link or know where I can get my hands on a physical copy to a '88 3vze V6 FSM all of them appear to be for the 22re.

 

[RowdyRunner]

I'm new to the t4r world with a 1989 3VZ-E and would love to get my hands on this info too please...

 

[Disciple Andrew]

1988 was the first year of the 3VZ-E 3.0L V6.

I noticed you have a V6 so I was wondering if you have a lot of issues with the head gasket? I've heard that this problem is pretty common.

 

[884runnner]

I just picked up a 88 4runner v6 3.0 EFI too. It's got 190k miles on it. I havnt had any probs with it yet, but there is a ticking noise in the engine when running, and speeds up and louder when I accelerate.. Anyone know how I can fix this sound??

 

[KidVermicious]

Anyone know how I can fix this sound??

Depends entirely on what's causing it. Your description makes me think exhaust leak, but it could be a lot of other things too.

 

[4Running15]

Has anyone fixed their rear window switch? Mine will roll up but not down with the switch but it rolls up and down with the key lock though.

 

[TooTall257]

1995 3.0 v6 swap with 3.4 v6

Hey I was wondering if it was a good idea to swap a 3.0 v6 motor with a 3.4 v6 in my 1995 4runner. Would everything fit nicely or would it be a pain to put in the 3.4?

 

[4Running15]

Has anyone fixed their rear window switch? Mine will roll up but not down with the switch but it rolls up and down with the key lock though.

Anyone?

 

[timlyttle]

looking for a SM for a 1990 SR5 about to get my hands on a head gasket fix...anyone have one on thumb drive or what not? thanks