Finally getting around to some pics!
Are your valve covers leaking? (Oil on steering boot there and underside of car..?)
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99' limited restoration project
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Are your valve covers leaking? (Oil on steering boot there and underside of car..?)
wettRunner
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They may be leaking, but in the last 3,000 miles, My dipstick still shows a good oil level.
It might be power steering fluid, but I will inspect further while installing my steering rack bushings.
I've got all my parts now for the suspension. Went with beck arnley lower control arms.
I'll post a parts pic when I get around to unboxing everything.
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wettRunner
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I'd call around and get some quotes. I got my parts on Toyotapartsdeal.com
Once you have a few different quotes, you can start negotiating if need be. $1,100 at a dealership isn't terrible if it includes all OEM parts.
I would have done it myself to save the money and learn, but my 4runner is my D.D.
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wettRunner
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eWjqcNK3EY
Here is a video of the first few seconds after using Rotella T6 for the first time.
(Fans are running for the first half)
So far I've put almost 60 miles on it, and it's running very smooth. Oil is still perfectly clean on dip stick.
I'll keep posting as the oil life progresses, but I think i'll switch back after about 1,000 miles or so.
I really just wanted to see the difference and try to understand both sides of the oil argument.
Here is a video of the first few seconds after using Rotella T6 for the first time.
(Fans are running for the first half)
So far I've put almost 60 miles on it, and it's running very smooth. Oil is still perfectly clean on dip stick.
I'll keep posting as the oil life progresses, but I think i'll switch back after about 1,000 miles or so.
I really just wanted to see the difference and try to understand both sides of the oil argument.
wettRunner
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DUDE! Great find at junk yard! Im headed your way this weekend to LKQ is that where you scored those parts? I am keeping my fingers crossed for the entire dash body wiring harness and some other misc items. I have never been to LKQ if that is the one you went to or is there another that you would recommend your way? Ill be coming from Columbia 
I would not have ever thought to use this awesome oil. I picked up 5qt of Castrol from Home DEPOT (yes) for $17.00. They dont charge that crazy recycle fee. I did see that Shell oil too. That is good to hear. Next go round I will use that oil.
wettRunner
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Ill be coming from Columbia
Yes I got the goods from LQK on Whitehorse. I haven't been to the Greer location.
Their prices are okay.
LQK are really the only yards I pick through Near Greenville. To be fair, I just started picking parts for my own car.
Previously I had an 09' Legacy, so finding them in a junkyard was rare.
If you find the small plastic cover for the passenger side windshield wiper arm, let me know please. I just noticed mine is missing today. LOL
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Pick a Part is my go to in Columbia and Charlotte.
Sure I will look for it and get it for you.
128keaton
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What makes Rotella T "so awesome"?
Last time I used it was because I had bad oil leaks on my 3vze pre-rebuild.
If I am correct, it is a very good synthetic or synthetic blend HEAVY duty oil that is good for 4x4. Overall it adapts to harsh weather conditions and driving conditions a bit better than other brands.
128keaton
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Awesome. I know what I'm gonna use on my next oil change. That price is another GREAT feature.
wettRunner
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T6 seems like a good "flush oil". I haven't noticed any leaks yet, i'm still under 100 miles since the change. It's still running very smooth however.
I really just wanted to see if the engine sounded quieter with different oil. There is a tiny difference, but I think it's just because I needed an oil change...
I think I will switch to a 10w-30 synthetic/ synthetic blend in under 1,000 miles.
My first car only ran Mobil 1 full synthetic, and ran to 348,000 miles with no leaks, before the transmission failed. (97' E320)
Thanks for reading!
(BTW, tomorrow is going to be a big day for the 4Runner :spy
I really just wanted to see if the engine sounded quieter with different oil. There is a tiny difference, but I think it's just because I needed an oil change...
I think I will switch to a 10w-30 synthetic/ synthetic blend in under 1,000 miles.
My first car only ran Mobil 1 full synthetic, and ran to 348,000 miles with no leaks, before the transmission failed. (97' E320)
Thanks for reading!
(BTW, tomorrow is going to be a big day for the 4Runner :spy
projectstealthrnnr
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looks good man
youwitdaface
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Is there a reason you went with 5w-40 instead of the usual 5w-30?After work...
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Edit: nevermind I hadn't fully read the thread yet, my bad. Good work on the resto!
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wettRunner
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Prepping for surgery.
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I needed new jack stands. The 3 ton maxed out is almost the same as the 6 ton bottomed out.
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Crucial step, sway bar end link disconnection.
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Obligatory new/ old comparison.
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THE END! For now....
I needed new jack stands. The 3 ton maxed out is almost the same as the 6 ton bottomed out.
Crucial step, sway bar end link disconnection.
Obligatory new/ old comparison.
THE END! For now....
wettRunner
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Pro Tip:
If the top nut on the shock refuses to budge, twist the shit out of your shock and just shear the bolt.... Not actually advised, but it worked for this blown original shock.
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If the top nut on the shock refuses to budge, twist the shit out of your shock and just shear the bolt.... Not actually advised, but it worked for this blown original shock.
