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w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk · 09-12-2009, 11:23 AM

I have a white 1992 4Runner with the V6 and 5-speed. I got it because I lost my Sentra to a deer...
This truck has close to 300,000 miles but the problems are few and small. As I get through school and save up more cash I'd like to address these problems, such as an overdue tuneup, the "cigarette lighter" not working, a new gasket or two under the hood, the power windows and locks, and the rear window grinding to a halt 4 inches down. >.< But as many things that I can fix for free, I will! So I'll be looking around here for tips and tricks!
Once things are fixed to my heart's content I would like to modify the engine with a cold air intake, or a chip, idk. And maybe even a paint job, with some Rhino Lining on the chassis and body. For now, even with the problems and somewhat noisy engine, I got it for very cheap and love it a lot.

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Teuf · 09-12-2009, 11:45 AM

My advice on cold air setup, just get a replacement (K&N) for the stock box, the remote and ungaurded AF will sound good, and suck hot engine air, but will not give a performance gain im my opinion.
Good luck on the engine, go with headers first?.. Then maybe lockers of some sort. I am sure others will chime in here.

**waskillywabbit** · 09-12-2009, 11:58 AM

Welcome to Yotatech.

My advice is get it running reliably first or all that other stuff is pointless.

Rusty Boots · 09-12-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Welcome to Yotatech.

My advice is get it running reliably first or all that other stuff is pointless.

What he said.

desertcamper67 · 09-12-2009, 07:11 PM

Ditto

Welcome.

Have fun with it.
Sure beats the hell out of a Sentra.

**Tofer** · 09-12-2009, 07:24 PM

welcome!

CrazyEye · 09-12-2009, 07:49 PM

Welcome..

hjkmotor · 09-12-2009, 07:58 PM

welcome.

stick around this site long enough and that'll probably be one good looking and running runner. it gets addicting

w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk · 09-12-2009, 08:06 PM

Hey, thanks a ton all you guys for the welcome. I totally agree, making it run even more reliably than it already does is top priority for me. When I can afford it I'm gonna actually have the powertrain inspected and fixed up cuz I ain't no expert mechanic... THEN comes the decor, mods and little stuff! But of my F150, Sentra, and this I totally love this the best, hands DOWN!

**Tofer** · 09-12-2009, 08:19 PM

where in MT are you at?

**Lysmachia** · 09-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Hellloooo! Welcome and happy trails!

SKULLYOTA · 09-12-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tofer

where in MT are you at?

yes do tell....

w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk · 09-13-2009, 07:55 PM

Missoula County. Most of its mileage was in California tho. I got it from a guy who lived in the dustiest area in the world pretty much, cleaning all that out was/is tonsa fun. So now I mainly drive it on asphalt, and don't take it out on the highway too much, because the oil pressure gauge goes nuts (when I slow down after high speed, say 65+, it dips to the left) and I guess I need 20w-50 for my next change. Anybody use AMSOIL?

SKULLYOTA · 09-14-2009, 02:54 PM

welcome to Zoo Town! hope to see you around sometime (you can't miss my junk)

Buhundred · 09-14-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk

Missoula County. Most of its mileage was in California tho. I got it from a guy who lived in the dustiest area in the world pretty much, cleaning all that out was/is tonsa fun. So now I mainly drive it on asphalt, and don't take it out on the highway too much, because the oil pressure gauge goes nuts (when I slow down after high speed, say 65+, it dips to the left) and I guess I need 20w-50 for my next change. Anybody use AMSOIL?

Welcome!

I wouldn't use synthetic oil in a vehicle with that many miles IMO. It could start a leak since it's got such high miles but it's still possible if it was taken care of really well.

w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk · 09-14-2009, 03:30 PM

ok I'll take note of that Buhundred. One nice thing is, she doesn't leak a drop for now. But after being ridden hard, I have noticed some burning. Sometimes, not every time.

09-12-2009, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
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09-12-2009, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,908	welcome! __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

09-12-2009, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
hjkmotor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dayton ohio Posts: 230	welcome. stick around this site long enough and that'll probably be one good looking and running runner. it gets addicting __________________ '88 4runner SR5, 5 spd, 3.slow engine: '93 3vze rebuild, ISR mod. suspension: rear lift shackles, procomp es1000 shocks wheels & tires: 31/10.50/r15 BFG a/ts on 15x8" aluminum rims armor: fabtech grill guard, custom rock sliders, bedliner two-tone extras: offroad lights up front, hi-lift, kenwood head unit, kinetic accesory battery, remote locks Avatar = 4runner on cover of grand theft auto =) -(the new DD) '91 eagle talon tsi awd turbo 5spd

09-12-2009, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 5	Hey, thanks a ton all you guys for the welcome. I totally agree, making it run even more reliably than it already does is top priority for me. When I can afford it I'm gonna actually have the powertrain inspected and fixed up cuz I ain't no expert mechanic... THEN comes the decor, mods and little stuff! But of my F150, Sentra, and this I totally love this the best, hands DOWN! __________________ that's w9 for short.

09-12-2009, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,908	where in MT are you at? __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

09-12-2009, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 494	My advice on cold air setup, just get a replacement (K&N) for the stock box, the remote and ungaurded AF will sound good, and suck hot engine air, but will not give a performance gain im my opinion. Good luck on the engine, go with headers first?.. Then maybe lockers of some sort. I am sure others will chime in here.

09-12-2009, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
CrazyEye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Williams, Az Posts: 39	Welcome..

09-13-2009, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 5	Missoula County. Most of its mileage was in California tho. I got it from a guy who lived in the dustiest area in the world pretty much, cleaning all that out was/is tonsa fun. So now I mainly drive it on asphalt, and don't take it out on the highway too much, because the oil pressure gauge goes nuts (when I slow down after high speed, say 65+, it dips to the left) and I guess I need 20w-50 for my next change. Anybody use AMSOIL? __________________ that's w9 for short.

09-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
SKULLYOTA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 152	welcome to Zoo Town! hope to see you around sometime (you can't miss my junk) __________________ 1987 Truck, tube frame flatbed, homemade bumpers, stockish running gear, Aussie locker in rear-end, bronco tire carrier, 36" Swampers on American Racing Baja 16x8's, 1.5" BJ spacers, rear lowered 1" with u-bolt flip, Summit racing seats, long travel front shock mounts, 8000 lb winch, rear frame mounted gin pole, several ammo boxes for storage, air tank, snorkel, smokestack, 4.88s, 1" aluminum body lift. and lots of skulls. check out my truck Senate Minority Report on "Global Warming"

09-14-2009, 03:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
w9h2i4treutnrnuecrk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 5	ok I'll take note of that Buhundred. One nice thing is, she doesn't leak a drop for now. But after being ridden hard, I have noticed some burning. Sometimes, not every time. __________________ that's w9 for short.

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