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[Jon]

Just an FYI, normally that would be a very bad thing, but luckily the 3.4 is a non-interference motor so the valves can't be bent if the TB skips or breaks. It's always nice to know for piece of mind.

Awesome, thanks that's great news. Made me love my Runner even more.

 

[Jordan Petry]

Can you hear the starter spinning when you turn the key? I have seen cars where the starter gear fell off the end of the starter and got lodged between the flywheel and the transmission...unlikely but possible. I'd bet money on a dislodged ring or a broken rod.

Good luck.

 

[DJS4R]

Can you hear the starter spinning when you turn the key? I have seen cars where the starter gear fell off the end of the starter and got lodged between the flywheel and the transmission...unlikely but possible. I'd bet money on a dislodged ring or a broken rod.

Good luck.

I took out the starter and it's fine. Next i will take the TB out.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Wow, hydro-locking, 3.4's eating valves from broken timing belts?

Next thing you know we'll be recommending a headlight fluid change to resolve this.

Jon - research a little, huh?

 

[Jon]

Wow, hydro-locking, 3.4's eating valves from broken timing belts?

Next thing you know we'll be recommending a headlight fluid change to resolve this.

Jon - research a little, huh?

Yeah I know right, glad to see that you had some good thoughts on the matter. Just throwin ideas around since I'm obviously not the owner and don't have the engine available for trouble shooting.