valenrandy
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First time post and proud new owner of a 1989 4runner sr5 3vze v6 5speed that's 297k miles young. Other than being slightly dusty it's in great condition. No rust what so ever. This is also my first manual car so I got some learning to do. I've read through page 145 of this section and have learned so much already and hope to learn more. With that said I do have some questions.
1. After driving 5-10 minutes I start to experience what I would call "hesitation" from the engine. Almost as if I were repeatedly jamming the gas but quickly letting go. Feels like it looses power. I can maintain speed but it does not feel comforting.
2. The floor carpet was removed by previous owner. After driving for a bit you can really start to feel the heat come up from the feet area. What would you recommend to remedie this? Add new carpet with mass lining or add some sort of insulation?
3. My temp gauge on the dash seems to occasionally work and after reading thread upon thread of blown head gaskets I need to stay on top of temp readings. I read a thread stating that I need to remove dash and tighten up some screws but I would rather have a separate mechanical gauge. To get most accurate reading with out using stock sensor, would it be better to place new sensor on top radiator hose or bottom radiator hose? (btw what is normal operating range for 3vze?)
Thanks for your help! Pictures comming soon!
1. After driving 5-10 minutes I start to experience what I would call "hesitation" from the engine. Almost as if I were repeatedly jamming the gas but quickly letting go. Feels like it looses power. I can maintain speed but it does not feel comforting.
2. The floor carpet was removed by previous owner. After driving for a bit you can really start to feel the heat come up from the feet area. What would you recommend to remedie this? Add new carpet with mass lining or add some sort of insulation?
3. My temp gauge on the dash seems to occasionally work and after reading thread upon thread of blown head gaskets I need to stay on top of temp readings. I read a thread stating that I need to remove dash and tighten up some screws but I would rather have a separate mechanical gauge. To get most accurate reading with out using stock sensor, would it be better to place new sensor on top radiator hose or bottom radiator hose? (btw what is normal operating range for 3vze?)
Thanks for your help! Pictures comming soon!
