afmatt
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Hey all decided to join in and make a progression thread.
2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4wd
Picked her up for $5,900. 104k. I'm the second owner.
I'll be updating this thread as I go.
Any tips, help or suggestions appreciated.
2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4wd
Picked her up for $5,900. 104k. I'm the second owner.
List of problems at time of purchase:
- Some cosmetic damage
Paint is fading, clear coat peeling. Has random dings. Previous owner's wife reversed into a fire hydrant. Only one running board (hah). Going to remove the other one
- VSC/TRAC lights on
- Engine light on
- ABS Light on
- Interior filled with dog hair/needs detailing. Missing ash tray. Plastic around passenger air bag bottom-left corner "coming off"
- Antenna missing
- Rust
Maintenance/Additon Log:
and total running cost for those interested
$5900 - T4R
August 18th - Picked up the T4R
$280 - OEM O2 Sensor
$100 - O2 Sensor Install (had to)
August 20th - Front O2 Sensor was bad. Went and purchased an OEM one from Servco Toyota. Put it up on a lift to find bolts rusted terribly. Decided to bring it to a Goodyear and they installed it. Cleared the check engine light.
$110 - Radiator
September 7th - Did this to prevent strawberry milkshake syndrome. Took just over 2 hours to install. Purchased off of Amazon (TYC 1998 Toyota 4Runner 1-Row Plastic Aluminum Replacement Radiator) Realized it didn't come with a cap after install, as well as the stock cap not fitting. Ran to local auto store and found a 13lb cap that fit it perfectly was like ten bucks. Mounting the radiator back on was a pain, the holes didn't line up so as of right now it is being held on with one bolt, and a zip tie. It is secured but going to get the other three on in the near future.
$50 - Oil Filter/Change; Removed Running Board
September 20 - Got a K&N Filter, and Castrol high mileage oil. Replaced it. Also removed the single running board that was on the vehicle, so now its even
I'll be updating this thread as I go.
Any tips, help or suggestions appreciated.
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