4th Gen: How did you plug the holes in the wheel well?
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dealer rip off
Don't get me started on the dealer ripping me off.
I needed to replace my cabin a/c filter. I asked their price while getting an oil change: $34 each was the part person's reply.
$34!
I told him I could order it online for $16. He immediately matched it.
Bastards.
I feel pity for the little old ladies who get ripped by these cartel members.
I would have paid $20 each should that have been the dealers original standard price. I support brick and mortar business whenever possible. But cold hard gouging is unacceptable.
Again, bastards.
Don't get me started on the dealer ripping me off.
I needed to replace my cabin a/c filter. I asked their price while getting an oil change: $34 each was the part person's reply.
$34!
I told him I could order it online for $16. He immediately matched it.
Bastards.
I feel pity for the little old ladies who get ripped by these cartel members.
I would have paid $20 each should that have been the dealers original standard price. I support brick and mortar business whenever possible. But cold hard gouging is unacceptable.
Again, bastards.
I did the Toyota plugs on the large holes on each side and used some clear sticky plastic tape on the small holes. worked great no problem in the last several months. Tape is holding well. I really don't think you would get much dirt through the small holes even if you leave them open. Up to you. You might stick some used chewing gum in the little holes 
Pitbull said:I did the Toyota plugs on the large holes on each side and used some clear sticky plastic tape on the small holes. worked great no problem in the last several months. Tape is holding well. I really don't think you would get much dirt through the small holes even if you leave them open. Up to you. You might stick some used chewing gum in the little holes
I used "Marine Goop" to plug all the holes in my 4Runner fender wells. It forms a perfect seal, is clear in color, and filled the holes flush with the surface. Not noticeable at all. The plugs will last the life of the truck but could easily be removed if necessary. Silicone caulk should work fine too (I believe it can now be purchased in colors).
ttman said:
The reason we have found that it is useful to plug these smaller holes in the wheel well covering area is that as the vehicle goes down the road/off road the tire will throw dust/dirt around in the wheel well. since these holes are in the wheel well and open up into the engine compartment it causes excessive amounts of dirt/dust to accumulate in the engine bay. By just plugging these 6 small holes it makes a huge difference. Try running your 4runner for a year without these holes plugged and then have your engine cleaned and plug the holes and then see what happens over the next 12 months. Good luck.
emyhre
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Just thought I'd point out that I went to Home Depot, and while they didn't have the exact part described in the first post, they had something similar.
It was in the plumbing isle, near the o-rings and other rubber parts that one would use to repair their faucets. It was a different brand (sorry I don't have the label with me), but was definately for an American Standard faucet.
The plugs themselves were nearly identical to the ones in the photo above, but were concave on the top of the plug instead of flat.
They seem to fit pretty well, although not as snug as I had hoped. They are just a little loose, but not loose enough to pop out on their own. When measured it looked like they were mabye 1/2" instead of 5/8" diameter, but there's a lip (its kind of ribbed) on it that might be 5/8ths and is probably why it's not coming out on its own. I'm thinking about wrapping a rubber band around it to make it a little more snug, but I don't think they're at risk of coming out or letting dust/mud in even if I don't.
Thanks for this idea-- it was raining the day I put them in and you can certainly see how mud and dirt would come up through them, there were already a few water streaks near the larger holes.
It was in the plumbing isle, near the o-rings and other rubber parts that one would use to repair their faucets. It was a different brand (sorry I don't have the label with me), but was definately for an American Standard faucet.
The plugs themselves were nearly identical to the ones in the photo above, but were concave on the top of the plug instead of flat.
They seem to fit pretty well, although not as snug as I had hoped. They are just a little loose, but not loose enough to pop out on their own. When measured it looked like they were mabye 1/2" instead of 5/8" diameter, but there's a lip (its kind of ribbed) on it that might be 5/8ths and is probably why it's not coming out on its own. I'm thinking about wrapping a rubber band around it to make it a little more snug, but I don't think they're at risk of coming out or letting dust/mud in even if I don't.
Thanks for this idea-- it was raining the day I put them in and you can certainly see how mud and dirt would come up through them, there were already a few water streaks near the larger holes.
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