4th Gen Maintenance Tutorials, Writeups, and Picture Threads

[AuSeeker]

Hello everyone I just bought a 2008 Toyota 4Runner v8 with only 28k miles on it. Any recommendations on what I need to do to it? As far as maintenance. Bought from Toyota dealership so oil change done. Any help would be greatly appreciated since new to all this

Sounds like you've found a great T4R, although it's has about 60,000 miles left before a regular timing belt replacement, i would recommend considering replacing the timing belt as soon as you can because of the age factor, as mentioned with the tires rubber deteriorates with age and at 14 years old I would say it's at the end of it's life, but I could be wrong, no way to know for sure, but if it breaks the engine is toast, you should be able to get it replaced for under $1000.

 

[y=mx+b]

Sounds like you've found a great T4R, although it's has about 60,000 miles left before a regular timing belt replacement, i would recommend considering replacing the timing belt as soon as you can because of the age factor, as mentioned with the tires rubber deteriorates with age and at 14 years old I would say it's at the end of it's life, but I could be wrong, no way to know for sure, but if it breaks the engine is toast, you should be able to get it replaced for under $1000.

This is a good point too, get that belt changed!

Didn't think about that because I am a wee V6 peasant lol

 

[Ethingnow]

Sounds like you've found a great T4R, although it's has about 60,000 miles left before a regular timing belt replacement, i would recommend considering replacing the timing belt as soon as you can because of the age factor, as mentioned with the tires rubber deteriorates with age and at 14 years old I would say it's at the end of it's life, but I could be wrong, no way to know for sure, but if it breaks the engine is toast, you should be able to get it replaced for under $1000.

So I just got the Toyota service report and the good news is the timing belt was just replaced in may. When should I replace it next? Every 70,000 miles? Also a big question I have is they didn’t replace the water pump. Should I do that right away? Or it’s not a huge thing to be concerned about?

 

[AuSeeker]

So I just got the Toyota service report and the good news is the timing belt was just replaced in may. When should I replace it next? Every 70,000 miles? Also a big question I have is they didn’t replace the water pump. Should I do that right away? Or it’s not a huge thing to be concerned about?

The timing belt should be replaced very 90,000 miles, normally I would recommend replacing the water pump anytime you replace the timing belt because it's about the same amount of work involved to replace it as it is to replace the timing belt, but with only 28,000 miles on the vehicle I wouldn't worry about the water pump as it doesn't deteriorate with age, if you ever notice the coolant constantly being low then I would have the water pump checked for leaking.

Congratulations on finding a great T4R!!

 

[Bluesky 07]

[MENTION=429038]y=mx+b[/MENTION] - can you kindly add this thread on cleaning the throttle body by [MENTION=22558]CJ3Flyr[/MENTION] to the 1GR section of the directory?

 

[y=mx+b]

[MENTION=429038]y=mx+b[/MENTION] - can you kindly add this thread on cleaning the throttle body by [MENTION=22558]CJ3Flyr[/MENTION] to the 1GR section of the directory?

Thanks, added!

 

[rresch]

Thanks

This is very usefull. Thanks

 

[kcirtap813]

is the 1000$ price for the belt only or the belt as well as the waterpump job?

 

[bearisasquare]

Just wanted to say, thank you! Your tutorials are great and thank you for taking the time to put all of these together for the community.

 

[Jcmeadows82]

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Guide: Starter, Knock sensor, SAIP replacement 2UZ-FE VVT-i

Guide: Starter, Knock sensor, SAIP replacement 2UZ-FE VVT-i

 

[timbird1219]

Maybe someone here can help me out a bit. I was driving home and hit a deer in my 03 T4R it took out a chunk of the left of my front bumper to include to turn signal and fog light, headlights are fine and other fog light works fine too. But now none of my turn signals or hazard lights work. Can anyone give me a hint on what it might be?


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[AuSeeker]

Maybe someone here can help me out a bit. I was driving home and hit a deer in my 03 T4R it took out a chunk of the left of my front bumper to include to turn signal and fog light, headlights are fine and other fog light works fine too. But now none of my turn signals or hazard lights work. Can anyone give me a hint on what it might be?


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Possibly have the turn signal wire on the collision side that is grounded out and blew a fuse.

 

[timbird1219]

Possibly have the turn signal wire on the collision side that is grounded out and blew a fuse.

I figured that problem out this morning it ended up blowing the fuse for the signals so that’s no issue now the issue is finding a cheap replacement bumper like I’m thinking of making a steel tube bumper now


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[timbird1219]

I figured that problem out this morning it ended up blowing the fuse for the signals so that’s no issue now the issue is finding a cheap replacement bumper like I’m thinking of making a steel tube bumper now


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[timbird1219]

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I think I came out fairly lucky compared to lots of other people


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[zguy1]

[MENTION=429038]y=mx+b[/MENTION] - I recently replaced my head gaskets and put together a summary of the problem observed, diagnosing it, procedures used, tools, parts and helpful tips. It is not exactly a step by step, but it is my attempt to gather all of the best information I could find and put it in one place. I think it compliments the instructions written by forum member, nossliw. Please feel free to add it if you think it would be helpful.

The thread is V6 engine replacement vs head gasket repair ??? and the summary is at Post 135.

 

[y=mx+b]

[MENTION=429038]y=mx+b[/MENTION] - I recently replaced my head gaskets and put together a summary of the problem observed, diagnosing it, procedures used, tools, parts and helpful tips. It is not exactly a step by step, but it is my attempt to gather all of the best information I could find and put it in one place. I think it compliments the instructions written by forum member, nossliw. Please feel free to add it if you think it would be helpful.

The thread is V6 engine replacement vs head gasket repair ??? and the summary is at Post 135.

Thanks for putting this together! Should be added in there now

 

[RayRunner]

Wiring information: Toyota factory wiring manual

This has been very helpful in troubleshooting electrical issue on my 2005 4Runner:
"Toyota Electrical Wiring Diagram 2005 Model"
Pub. No. EWD615U

This is from Toyota Motor Corp and is well worth the price. Add a good digital multi meter (Fluke is my choice) and full set of test leads and you are on your way.

 

[RayRunner]

Electrical troubleshooting done correctly

For some excellent information on logical automotive electrical troubleshooting using diagnostic tools and wiring diagrams have a look at
ADVANCED LEVEL AUTO - YouTube

This guy (Erik) is an excellent teacher, and a real professional.

 

[RayRunner]

OBD-II introductory information

You may find this information useful in getting to know your new OBD-II scan tool: I am a DIY guy who just invested in an Innova 5160rs tool and "Haynes Techbook OBD-II & Electronic Engine Management Systems", their publication #1026.

The Innova 5160rs "CarScan Scan Tool Owner's Manual Repair Solutions 2" is available for download (I printed mine) and is thorough at 122 pages. The index in the front of the manual is well done.