10 years, 140k+ miles, first stranding...

Cebby · 03-03-2005, 03:43 PM

Son of a...

I had it towed to my house.

Here's what happened:

Started up just fine, was driving for maybe 6 or 7 minutes. Everything seemed normal, power was fine. Everything seemed normal.

I pull up to a light and I hear a sizzling sound. I was like...

So I pull over into a parking lot - as I do, the sizzling is more pronounced and steam is coming out from under the hood. I reached for the key and was turning it off as I watched the temp guage start to climb (I killed it just as it hit the red area)

So, it sits outside awaiting some warm weather for me to tear into it. It appears likely that it is a coolant bypass hose/fitting from some reliable folks I've discussed it with. I initially thought headgasket, but I didn't have any of the symptoms. We'll see what we find...

If it is something catastrophic, we will see a 1UZFE swap sooner than anticipated...

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96LtdYota · 03-03-2005, 03:44 PM

damn, sorry to hear aboot the bad luck

MTL_4runner · 03-03-2005, 04:18 PM

Cebby, you have to have one of the nicest looking 2nd gens I have seen.

Anyway, I am glad you at least had the wherewithall to shut down the engine to prevent further damage.
Hopefully it is nothing serious.

**waskillywabbit** · 03-03-2005, 04:23 PM

Dats what dem dare gagez iz fur ya lunk head...it payz ta watchem

Good luck getting it fixed...and keep us posted on what exactly turns out to be the culprit.

KING · 03-03-2005, 04:24 PM

Looks freezing cold

Hard to imagine any engine over heating in the type of weather shown in the picture.

Of course, I know better than to know its engine related and not weather related.

lee · 03-03-2005, 04:30 PM

damn man, bad luck. let us know how it goes.

Glenn · 03-03-2005, 04:44 PM

It sounds like a radiator hose or something came loose. Did you have the chance to give it a preliminary lookover? I don't see how a blown head gasket would allow enough coolant to leak out to cause lots of steam and hissing.

Cebby · 03-03-2005, 04:58 PM

This was centralized at the rear of the engine. Coolant leaking onto the crossover pipe caused the steam. When it happened, I was late for a Dr. appt, so i had to walk about a mile in 20mph wind and snow (this happpened yesterday actually - got it towed today) I gave it a look while I was waiting to get towed and didn't see anything glaring.

tulsa_97SR5 · 03-03-2005, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

This was centralized at the rear of the engine. Coolant leaking onto the crossover pipe caused the steam. When it happened, I was late for a Dr. appt, so i had to walk about a mile in 20mph wind and snow (this happpened yesterday actually - got it towed today) I gave it a look while I was waiting to get towed and didn't see anything glaring.

So, you gonna sell the 4runner & mod the jeep?

Cebby · 03-03-2005, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tulsa_97SR5

So, you gonna sell the 4runner & mod the jeep?

You on crack or sum'tin?

dragon564 · 03-03-2005, 05:04 PM

lots of hose back there that can go out...I hope for you that it is the only easy heater hose one of those that goes to rear heater...the rest are just a PITA to change out.....Love the blue.... Good luck

tulsa_97SR5 · 03-03-2005, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

You on crack or sum'tin?

sum'tin. Just checking, haven't heard about any issues with the jeep so I thought maybe you had , nah nevermind. I can't even type this with a straight face.

Rick F. · 03-03-2005, 05:09 PM

I'll be keepin' my fingers crossed that it's a simple fix and no damage (them 'Yota engines ARE tough!).

ChickenLover · 03-03-2005, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

It appears likely that it is a coolant bypass hose/fitting

That's what I was thinking too, and let's hope so because that should be a cheap and easy fix. Could be a blown hose or the seal between the coolant by-pass outlet and the intake manifold could have failed.... Or maybe your HG blew so bad that it's actually spraying coolant out from between your head and block.

Robinhood150 · 03-03-2005, 05:14 PM

Must be something in the water...but my story is dumber.

12 years, 190k+ first stranding...ran out of gas about 1/4 mile from my apt and about a block from a gas station. I was stuck at a light, making a left turn, blocking traffic for the people who wanted to turn left. I called my friend to come tow me to the gas station. A cop happens by and notices my tow strap that I've hooked up to the tow hook. She stops and says I can't tow it because it's illegal and dangerous.

She makes me call AAA for a tow truck to tow my 4runner 1 block to the gas station. The tow truck takes 30 minutes to get there, while my friend who could have towed me 1 block watches and takes pictures. In the course of the 30 minutes, hundreds of people are forced to dangerously merge into the lane next to me in order to make a left turn.

.

In hindsight, I should have had my friend go get me gas at the gas station 1 block away.

In my defense, my gas gauge isn't working quite right and my tripmeter was pretty low. And, I was on my way to the gas station.

Feel better Cebby?

Cebby · 03-03-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tulsa_97SR5

sum'tin. Just checking, haven't heard about any issues with the jeep so I thought maybe you had , nah nevermind. I can't even type this with a straight face.

**waskillywabbit** · 03-03-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robinhood150

Must be something in the water...but my story is dumber.

12 years, 190k+ first stranding...ran out of gas about 1/4 mile from my apt and about a block from a gas station. I was stuck at a light, making a left turn, blocking traffic for the people who wanted to turn left. I called my friend to come tow me to the gas station. A cop happens by and notices my tow strap that I've hooked up to the tow hook. She stops and says I can't tow it because it's illegal and dangerous.

She makes me call AAA for a tow truck to tow my 4runner 1 block to the gas station. The tow truck takes 30 minutes to get there, while my friend who could have towed me 1 block watches and takes pictures. In the course of the 30 minutes, hundreds of people are forced to dangerously merge into the lane next to me in order to make a left turn.

.

In hindsight, I should have had my friend go get me gas at the gas station 1 block away.

In my defense, my gas gauge isn't working quite right and my tripmeter was pretty low. And, I was on my way to the gas station.

Feel better Cebby?

Oh that is hilarious Steve...how many shades of red did your face turn and how many times did folks who were trying to turn tell you that you were #1???

Robinhood150 · 03-03-2005, 06:02 PM

Nah, the only reason I would have turned red was because I was mad since either the cop had no common sense or she wasn't allowed to use common sense because of scum sucking lawyers.

I live in a pretty nice neighborhood so I had a bunch of people ask if I needed help.

Cebby · 03-03-2005, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robinhood150

Feel better Cebby?

I'd feel better if it still ran... :cry:

wimpywade94 · 03-03-2005, 08:42 PM

nice cat.

oh, and sorry bout the runner, you'll get her fixed!

wade

smiljko · 03-04-2005, 12:17 AM

I had EXACT SAME symptoms when head on my 22re blew-exhaust was leaking into the cooling system and pressurized it.

4mydogs · 03-04-2005, 05:10 AM

Good luck, Cebby -- hope you're rolling again soon. On the upside, your 4Runner looks great, even on the tow truck, and thanks for the cat pic -- gave me a good chuckle.

Bumpin' Yota · 03-04-2005, 06:52 AM

and i also wish ya good luck - if that 3vze did pop though, im looking for a replacment 3vze, so lemme know... Hopefully its something simple and easy to fix...

Colemanfu · 03-04-2005, 07:54 AM

sorry about the rig - but that pix of the cat is too funny!

mt_goat · 03-04-2005, 08:31 AM

Sorry dude, any word yet? Do you mind if I use your cat pic sometime LOL?

03-03-2005, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
96LtdYota Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, Al... ROLL TIDE!!! Posts: 1,555	damn, sorry to hear aboot the bad luck __________________ Beaux Its injured...

03-03-2005, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Cebby, you have to have one of the nicest looking 2nd gens I have seen. Anyway, I am glad you at least had the wherewithall to shut down the engine to prevent further damage. Hopefully it is nothing serious. __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

03-03-2005, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,546	Dats what dem dare gagez iz fur ya lunk head...it payz ta watchem Good luck getting it fixed...and keep us posted on what exactly turns out to be the culprit. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

03-03-2005, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,651	It sounds like a radiator hose or something came loose. Did you have the chance to give it a preliminary lookover? I don't see how a blown head gasket would allow enough coolant to leak out to cause lots of steam and hissing. __________________ -Glenn-

03-03-2005, 04:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	This was centralized at the rear of the engine. Coolant leaking onto the crossover pipe caused the steam. When it happened, I was late for a Dr. appt, so i had to walk about a mile in 20mph wind and snow (this happpened yesterday actually - got it towed today) I gave it a look while I was waiting to get towed and didn't see anything glaring. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

03-03-2005, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
KING Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PEORIA, AZ Posts: 1,853	Looks freezing cold Hard to imagine any engine over heating in the type of weather shown in the picture. Of course, I know better than to know its engine related and not weather related.

03-03-2005, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	damn man, bad luck. let us know how it goes.

03-03-2005, 05:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
dragon564 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atsugi Japan Posts: 347	lots of hose back there that can go out...I hope for you that it is the only easy heater hose one of those that goes to rear heater...the rest are just a PITA to change out.....Love the blue.... Good luck

03-03-2005, 05:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rick F. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Far western Kentucky (transplanted from central PA) Posts: 1,063	I'll be keepin' my fingers crossed that it's a simple fix and no damage (them 'Yota engines ARE tough!). __________________ '00 SR5, Desert Dune: 4" Deckplate, Amsoil TS-115, Bilsteins, Brembo rotors w/Performance Friction pads, Fiam Highway Blasters, Sylvania Silverstars, Hella Micro DE Fog Lights w/Hella Yellow Star Lamps - SOLD 1/24/09 '08 Sport, Salsa Red: Hella Optilux fogs, Silverstar Ultra Hi beams. Pending: Borla dual catback, CAI, shocks

03-03-2005, 05:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	Must be something in the water...but my story is dumber. 12 years, 190k+ first stranding...ran out of gas about 1/4 mile from my apt and about a block from a gas station. I was stuck at a light, making a left turn, blocking traffic for the people who wanted to turn left. I called my friend to come tow me to the gas station. A cop happens by and notices my tow strap that I've hooked up to the tow hook. She stops and says I can't tow it because it's illegal and dangerous. She makes me call AAA for a tow truck to tow my 4runner 1 block to the gas station. The tow truck takes 30 minutes to get there, while my friend who could have towed me 1 block watches and takes pictures. In the course of the 30 minutes, hundreds of people are forced to dangerously merge into the lane next to me in order to make a left turn. . In hindsight, I should have had my friend go get me gas at the gas station 1 block away. In my defense, my gas gauge isn't working quite right and my tripmeter was pretty low. And, I was on my way to the gas station. Feel better Cebby? __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

03-03-2005, 06:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	Nah, the only reason I would have turned red was because I was mad since either the cop had no common sense or she wasn't allowed to use common sense because of scum sucking lawyers. I live in a pretty nice neighborhood so I had a bunch of people ask if I needed help. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

03-03-2005, 08:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
wimpywade94 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: benton city wa Posts: 1,320	nice cat. oh, and sorry bout the runner, you'll get her fixed! wade __________________ 86 runner, rebuilt motor, egr block off, headman header, 3"bl, 33x12.5 m/t's. Lots of work wanted to do. limited skills, funds, time and drive. If you dont know where your going, anyplace will do.....

03-04-2005, 12:17 AM	#21 (permalink)
smiljko Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Croatia Posts: 156	I had EXACT SAME symptoms when head on my 22re blew-exhaust was leaking into the cooling system and pressurized it. __________________ 89 4runner SR5 22RE BIFUEL-LPG conversion, BFG M/T OME lift

03-04-2005, 05:10 AM	#22 (permalink)
4mydogs Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Galt's Gulch, SC Posts: 1,401	Good luck, Cebby -- hope you're rolling again soon. On the upside, your 4Runner looks great, even on the tow truck, and thanks for the cat pic -- gave me a good chuckle. __________________ 1995 SR5 V-6 4WD Limited, 180k miles, 31X10.5 BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Downey 1.5HD rear coils, 9" Doetsch MV-12s, Hella 1000 fog lights, Alpine XM/CD head unit, and rear window dog drool. That which you manifest is before you. -- Enzo

03-04-2005, 06:52 AM	#23 (permalink)
Bumpin' Yota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 3,639	and i also wish ya good luck - if that 3vze did pop though, im looking for a replacment 3vze, so lemme know... Hopefully its something simple and easy to fix... __________________ 3vze, 4x4, sr5, 90, auto, LSD 2x dB Drag World Finalist 2003 Nopi Nat. Street B champ 2004 SBN Street C champ 2004 SBN Advncd NW Champ 2004 Former WR Holder in NW. SPL: 159.8db @ 42hz In loving memory of Jamie Riggs 5/15/85 - 10/8/04

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Colemanfu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DAYTONA USA Posts: 156	sorry about the rig - but that pix of the cat is too funny! __________________ Colemanfu DAYTONA USA 2004 4Runner sr5 v6 4x4 3' Revteck lift, 275/70/17(32.5x11) Lightforce 170's, reflector mod, spoiler, super tint 00' KTM LC4 640

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