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09-07-2021, 04:20 PM #2801
Not rolling it down the red carpet at Barrett-Jackson or anything.
I think I will just leave it and make note of when it was replaced.
Thought it would be cool to have the display show true engine age, but it is easy enough to subtract and figure it out.
The title shows no mileage, so it really isn't a big deal.
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09-07-2021, 04:22 PM #2802
Anyone here have a 3rd gen 4Runner?
Recently have been experiencing some idling/stall issues.. but it seems to be fuel related. Read somewhere that "bad fuel" can cause the engine to stall when idling..
Was driving the 4runner around and she was runnin fine, filled up at a gas station and after filling up had the troubles with stalling when idling..
What could this be related to bad gas? I have read new fuel line, new fuel pump, dirty throttle body, new throttle body sensor? Want to get rid of the problem and be able to use whatever gas is available at the station, but don't want to replace everything.. cleaning the throttle body and new throttle body sensor should be pretty easy and cheap fixes.. but the fuel lines/pump on the other hand..
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09-07-2021, 04:25 PM #2803Registered User
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09-07-2021, 05:15 PM #2804
Not sure what all you have rebuilt, but the reality is the 'vehicle' has as many miles as odo reads.
Also, is that even legal? I mean I could see with a full teardown resto but......
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09-07-2021, 05:28 PM #2805
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09-07-2021, 05:38 PM #2806
I don’t have Toyota specific diagnosis experience, but bad gas from a station is rare these days (unless you got it from a station that does more business selling cigs and alcohol to minors than fuel). it sounds like a fuel pump getting ready to shit the bed.
Should be seeing 40-50 psi at idle at the fuel rail. If it’s still sputtering at idle with good pressure, check out the throttle body and clean as necessary. Then replace TB sensor.
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09-07-2021, 05:58 PM #2807Registered User
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Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here.
I’ve had a ‘96 4Runner since 2014.
Does it run normally at high rpm? If not, replace your fuel filter. It’s a fairly easy job. Search t4r.org for details.
If it runs well except at idle, there might be water in your gas. Try adding water remover.
Has it thrown any codes?
I would be surprised if cleaning the throttle body and/or sensor make any difference. It’s more likely to be spark plug or coil related.
If it’s your fuel pump, it would probably refuse to start, or just cut out while you’re driving. I had to replace the pump on mine. It was a big job because you have to drop the tank.U.P.: up
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09-07-2021, 06:00 PM #2808
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09-07-2021, 07:13 PM #2809Registered User
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Just start with a bottle of dry gas, letting the truck idle will circulate and disperse it enough to fix it rather quickly if water is the problem. Could be a siezed fan clutch, alternator going out, rotten frame. Time to sell
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09-07-2021, 07:31 PM #2810Registered User
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Yep -- sure is fun driving a slow car fast. Honestly I think cars are pretty cool but am a little bit mystified at those who want 400hp and eons of grip for street driving. But I guess I'm more of twisties guy than a straight line guy. Even without finding the limit of grip I can move pretty fast around corners to produce plenty of fun.
And yes -- never expected to have my first car 20 years later. Glad my parents had the forethought to encourage an "irresponsible" decision when I was young.
Next summer I get to be part of this crew for the Great Race. I'm sure it'll have some wrenching adventure stories: https://www.facebook.com/WTFGreatRace/
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09-07-2021, 08:31 PM #2811
Thanks, will look into this. After a quick search it seems there is no easy way to get a read on fuel pressure due to the fact that most fuel pressure kits require buying all individual parts and assembling and/or spending a decent amount of money..
Yes runs normally at high RPMs, just low RPMs/idling have had troubles. But since running through that one "bad" tank of gas I haven't had it die on me unless I'm sitting somewhere idling for multiple minutes. The day I got the "bad gas" it would die on me at red lights.
I will try water remover and cleaning TB and maybe replace TBS.
Have not checked idle air valve, will do so.
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09-08-2021, 08:57 AM #2812Registered User
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I got an Ultragauge when I got my RR and one of the things it reads in real time is fuel rail pressure. There are dozens of other things too... It was $100 really well spent. It's always plugged in and I have it run through a half dozen screens showing live values so I can monitor what's going on constantly. I think yourmomjustcalled uses one too, @bearcub you should get one or at least a reader that shows live values to help determine where your problem is.
Alright, I've done enough now that the job anxiety is nearly gone but it sure would be easier if we had a third car so if I disable it we're not fucked. I'm amassing the parts to do a whole bunch of stuff, front upper and lower control arms, ball joints and inner and outer tie rod ends and rear hub and rose joints. I wish I had a lift and a friend that enjoys working on cars to help.
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09-08-2021, 09:14 AM #2813
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09-08-2021, 11:18 AM #2814Registered User
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Creeper? Nah, I have an old yoga mat
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09-08-2021, 12:36 PM #2815
Oh, look at Mr. Fancy Pants here with a yoga mat! I use an old tarp.
The Ultragauge looks really good, I have a Fixd scanner and it's not delivering on its promises, so the Ultragauge is looking really good now.
And I also wish there were a lift for home use, not too expensive and not too bulky because space is already at a premium in the garage/driveway. Getting the car on jack stands is not that bad, but I could do without it. It's the only reason I take the car to the tire place to get the tires rotated. They do it for free since I got the tires there, but that's the only thing they do to the car, which doesn't make the owner very happy (one time he did tell me that I should at least get some sort of service done to the car every now and then).
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09-08-2021, 12:45 PM #2816
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09-08-2021, 12:57 PM #2817
For real luxury try a big sheet of cardboard and then an old yoga mat.
Damn, we're in a tight spot!
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09-09-2021, 03:55 PM #2818Registered User
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09-09-2021, 04:57 PM #2819
My first car was a manual '93 Celica bought in '99. I abused it terribly (that poor clutch..) and wish I still had it. Thought my big bumpin' stereo system with 2x12" subs in the trunk would increase the value. Much to my surprise the sketchy roadside dealer actually asked me to remove it all.
An aside, my mother had it for a couple weeks while I was out of town and immediately bought a manual Boxster Convertable after remembering how fun it was to drive a quick little car after years stuck in SUVs.
I loved that car, and learned more driving skills that have translated to adulthood than I think I could have from the automatic Jettas or Jeeps that most of my HS friends were driving at the time.
The first few drives with my freshman college friends on dirt roads when I pulled an e-brake 180 certainly caused some concern, but by that time for me it was all controlled fun and games.
I miss that car. ..
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09-10-2021, 10:04 AM #2820
So here’s a good one….Driving home yesterday afternoon, stock 15 Taco, rolled the two front windows down at a stoplight (power windows), and then every warning light lit up on the dash, speedometer stopped working, A/C stopped working, and can’t get windows up or back ones down. Nothing has changed as of this am……WTF?
What we have here is an intelligence failure. You may be familiar with staring directly at that when shaving. .
-Ottime
One man can only push so many boulders up hills at one time.
-BMillsSkier
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09-10-2021, 10:07 AM #2821
Did it rain the day before?
I would start with battery and grounds and pray that it is that simple.
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09-10-2021, 10:09 AM #2822
Wife's QX has an engine light on. Dealer says it is the Cat. Quoted us the equivalent of 1/3 of a really nice vacation to get it changed out.
Obviously this can be done by any muffler shop, but what is the harm of letting it be for a while?
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09-10-2021, 10:12 AM #2823
No rain. Disconnected and cleaned battery, it’s about two years old……No change. My BIL is a mechanic and he said he has no idea what would cause all this…..He is currently en route with a code reader while I have a headache and am contemplating day drinking…..I’m praying for fuse/ relay issue but who fucking knows…..
What we have here is an intelligence failure. You may be familiar with staring directly at that when shaving. .
-Ottime
One man can only push so many boulders up hills at one time.
-BMillsSkier
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09-10-2021, 10:57 AM #2824
^^^^^ your retired now seano, need something to keep you busy.
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09-10-2021, 10:58 AM #2825
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