Nor_cal51501's build thread

[nor_cal51501]

That HAS to add another 10hp.

Braking HP that is DUH! And I was estimating about 15 not 10. Lol :thumb3:

 

[SCRunner12]

That's the plan! Well, first I'm going to enjoy the summer with the new ride and if no major problems come up, then the hunt begins again in the fall/winter.

Sweet! You'll love it.




Dang those calipers came out good. I just took a can of black spray paint and did a quick spray. You're 4runner is definitely getting hooked up lately.

 

[nor_cal51501]

Dang those calipers came out good. I just took a can of black spray paint and did a quick spray. You're 4runner is definitely getting hooked up lately.

Ya it is. As we all know, it's an addiction. An expensive one at that. :faint:

 

[nor_cal51501]

FML! P0330 MIL code...well, guess I'm going to be doing knock sensors/pigtails...while
I'm in there I'm going to finally do the thermostat, and while I'm balls deep in this motor I may as well do valve cover gaskets and washers. :frusty:

 

[nor_cal51501]

Knock sensors, valve cover gaskets with special touch, thermostat and nose cone oil

Well, it's a never ending maintenance and mod list. Good thing I like wrenching on 'er. Pics to follow, but here's the beginning.

 

[SCRunner12]

Damn, better now though than when something actually breaks or goes wrong. Seems like my maintenance list is growing everyday as well.

 

[nor_cal51501]

Damn, better now though than when something actually breaks or goes wrong. Seems like my maintenance list is growing everyday as well.

Dude!! I know. My motor looks like spaghetti. :crybaby::yield:

More parts on the ground than in the engine bay...well, almost. Lol

 

[T4R-noob]

After the tires and wheels and the first rain came about this season (what little we have had) I decided to do the Andy mod, the fog light mod and the DRL disable mod as boredom cures and to get rid of the annoyance of them.
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where you got the drl switch and trac switch from?

 

[nor_cal51501]

where you got the drl switch and trac switch from?

I bought the RR Diff Lock switches, pulled them apart, pulled the face off, made my own label in PS then printed it and clear coated it onto the face of the switch. Long process, but I like how it turned out so wasn't a big deal.

 

[nor_cal51501]

Cont.

Well, I'm finally getting around to putting up the pics of my maintanance this past week. Pic heavy so here it goes.
Heres my starting point

Not horrible, until you start to look up close

Oil weeping on all the edges

Drivers rear was the worst

Then I pulled off the intake manifold…

Apparently my intake manifold gasket has seen better days. Both rear water seals had a slight leak into the valley and the gasket begun to deteriorate and melt into the water port

Drivers side

And theres those pesky knock sensors

 

[nor_cal51501]

Cont.

As you can see, my PCV valve gasket has also been spewing oil everywhere

The parts just keep piling up on the ground…

Passenger side with no sludge

Drivers side with no sludge also, I was really happy to see it

Did the thermostat while I had everything torn down

New intake manifold gaskets, night and day difference between the old and new

Reassembly

 

[nor_cal51501]

Cont

Almost there

New PCV valve and gasket, also new spark plug gaskets

Annnnnd DONE!

 

[pat24]

i need to do the same thing to my truck im not looking forward to it

 

[BenK]

Nice work! Now that my supercharger's on I wish I'd done more while I was in there. Go figure...

 

[hugo2go]

Such a great looking build. And those valve covers look amazing !!

 

[pat24]

Nice work! Now that my supercharger's on I wish I'd done more while I was in there. Go figure...

i know i just got mine on too and im going to have to do it all over again good practice right? hahah

 

[GreyBush]

Thanks GreyBush. Why dump the plate frames? And yes, I do work there. Where in NorCal are you?

Well if you work there then I guess you're advertising for yourself and that makes sense.

I'm in the bay area.

 

[nor_cal51501]

So I'm in the garage and just about to start pulling the supercharger for the...I don't know, 4th time when my local Matco buddy pulls in front of the house and says he's clearing out his inventory and selling his route. :jaw drop: So I'm over here saving money, working on my car and then this happens. :ybrick: I'm never going to get my lift kit at this rate. lol Goodby Craftsman, HELLO more Matco pieces.

Also, I found the gas leak I was having after doing the knock sensors and intake manifold gasket. The passenger rear injector had a torn upper o-ring seal. Went ahead and replaced all of them, just in case.

 

[nor_cal51501]

I really shouldn't be allowed to go to the Totota dealership, I just can't resist buying things. :bolt: Here's a teaser.

 

[TideRunner]

when i grow up...i want to have your attention to detail.

the work you've put in is impressive!