2nd gen new owner

scooter12

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Hello I'm Scooter.
I just got my first 4Runner. It's a 1991 SR5 22RE 5 speed, power steering with manual windows and locks and auto front hubs. It's a Japanese build, but for the Canadian market with DRLs and a rear heater. The body's not bad, the interior is OK. The biggest issue is the low compression on #4, only 85psi with a squirt of oil. The other things are minor by comparison:
it's filthy inside, never seen so many candy wrappers and receipts everywhere; needs an idler arm; the steering box leaks a little at the steering shaft; the front rotors are bad and the rear window, it only opens from the inside. My last couple of projects have been bikes, I'm excited about working on 4 wheels.
 
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Welcome to the forum !! Share some pics when you clear out all the candy wrappers, so we can all see what you're working with. I haven't been here long but there seems to be a plethra of 4runner info. Look forward to seeing your T4R.
 
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Nice

Man that thing looks clean & seems to be in great shape compared to others from the early 90s. Congrats on your first T4R, looks like you've got a good start !! :tea:
 
Welcome & I'm new too! w/ a 91 3.0 4x4 also from the Canadian market. I'll post pics soon.

I was wondering what happened with you compression issue, cause I have an issue with one of mine as well. Otherwise my truck is in amazing shape. I'm stoked to get it solid and drive the snot out of it!
 
The compression issue is definitely piston rings, I leaked it. Waiting for work to lighten up a bit, so I can rebuild the engine.
 

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