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11-20-2003, 04:00 PM
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Hows it going. I just got this site from a friend of mine. I bought a 1991 4Runner SR5 last week. I am already in love. Its my first 4Runner, i have wanted one since i was 14 years old though. It has a lot of miles, 190,000 but rides exceptionally smooth. I also bought a Chiltons Guide on it. I am not a master mechanic, but i can work on a car with a guide book. If anyone out there can tell me some major things to look for with a 91, or that 2nd Gen in general i would really appreciate it.
I am glad to finally be in your world...haha. I look forward to reading and posting threads. Im glad there is a site like this out there.
I live in Lakewood WA, so if there is anyone in my area who knows a lot about them that would rock too. Thanks guys, and gals, ill talk to you later.
I am glad to finally be in your world...haha. I look forward to reading and posting threads. Im glad there is a site like this out there.
I live in Lakewood WA, so if there is anyone in my area who knows a lot about them that would rock too. Thanks guys, and gals, ill talk to you later.
11-20-2003, 04:07 PM
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You're going to find a lot of cool people on here with a lot of good information. Welcome.
The first thing anyone will tell you to look at one your truck is the head gasket recall. Call the dealership and give them your vin, they can check to see if it's been done already.
Also there is some other stuff to look at. There is a seal on the steering column on the firewall that goes out so you hear the engine noise. Cheap fix.
Also the shifter seat (some sort of gasket) goes out and makes the stick pop out of gear. Another cheap fix.
Those are the ones that I have dealt with. I'm sure there is more but good luck with your new ride.
EDIT: I forgot about the metal noise when making sharp turns. Just grease the steering stops on each side. Total of 4.
The first thing anyone will tell you to look at one your truck is the head gasket recall. Call the dealership and give them your vin, they can check to see if it's been done already.
Also there is some other stuff to look at. There is a seal on the steering column on the firewall that goes out so you hear the engine noise. Cheap fix.
Also the shifter seat (some sort of gasket) goes out and makes the stick pop out of gear. Another cheap fix.
Those are the ones that I have dealt with. I'm sure there is more but good luck with your new ride.
EDIT: I forgot about the metal noise when making sharp turns. Just grease the steering stops on each side. Total of 4.
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11-20-2003, 05:29 PM
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Another good thing to do is to go on Ebay and look to see if anyone is selling the factory service manuals - the manuals the techs use when they're fixing up your rig.
You may need to be wary of the CD versions - I hear they're hard to navigate through and I question the legality of it. From what I hear, though... the manuals are WAAAAAAY better than Chilton's or that other one - Hayes was it?
You may need to be wary of the CD versions - I hear they're hard to navigate through and I question the legality of it. From what I hear, though... the manuals are WAAAAAAY better than Chilton's or that other one - Hayes was it?
11-20-2003, 05:30 PM
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Welcome!
Congrats on your new 'Yota.
You will find lots of interesting stuff regarding Toyotas here, including...MODS. Custom bumpers, sliders, CB, air tanks, hi-lifts, winch, etc, etc. No end to the fun!
Oh..watch out for Corey. You'll be broke in nothing flat!
Jim
You will find lots of interesting stuff regarding Toyotas here, including...MODS. Custom bumpers, sliders, CB, air tanks, hi-lifts, winch, etc, etc. No end to the fun!
Oh..watch out for Corey. You'll be broke in nothing flat!
Jim
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11-20-2003, 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by Tacoma Dude
Another good thing to do is to go on Ebay and look to see if anyone is selling the factory service manuals - the manuals the techs use when they're fixing up your rig.
Another good thing to do is to go on Ebay and look to see if anyone is selling the factory service manuals - the manuals the techs use when they're fixing up your rig.
11-20-2003, 05:57 PM
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welcome! yet another fellow washington 4Runner owner. now all you have to do is join WA 4ROC (4Runner Owners Club) wa.4roc.org hope to see you around on some of the trail runs in the spring, seeing how the offroading season has pretty much ended.
11-20-2003, 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by KevyWevy
welcome! yet another fellow washington 4Runner owner. now all you have to do is join WA 4ROC (4Runner Owners Club) wa.4roc.org hope to see you around on some of the trail runs in the spring, seeing how the offroading season has pretty much ended.
welcome! yet another fellow washington 4Runner owner. now all you have to do is join WA 4ROC (4Runner Owners Club) wa.4roc.org hope to see you around on some of the trail runs in the spring, seeing how the offroading season has pretty much ended.
Ill be there...just let me know when one comes up...thanks for the link ill join right now
11-20-2003, 06:01 PM
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Originally posted by KevyWevy
welcome! yet another fellow washington 4Runner owner. now all you have to do is join WA 4ROC (4Runner Owners Club) wa.4roc.org hope to see you around on some of the trail runs in the spring, seeing how the offroading season has pretty much ended.
welcome! yet another fellow washington 4Runner owner. now all you have to do is join WA 4ROC (4Runner Owners Club) wa.4roc.org hope to see you around on some of the trail runs in the spring, seeing how the offroading season has pretty much ended.
hey i just tried that link and it says its under construction so i will get back to it later...
11-20-2003, 06:07 PM
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oh yeah i guess so, we're changin the site a little bit. you can just message Ducky on here and ask him about it, and he'll let you know when its gonna be back up and what not. so when are we gonna see some pics of this new rig of yours???? you'll learn very quickly that everbody on here is always gonna wanna see pics!!!
11-20-2003, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by KevyWevy
so when are we gonna see some pics of this new rig of yours????
so when are we gonna see some pics of this new rig of yours????
ill get some put up with in the next two or three days...where do i put them when i get them on here? just in a thread, or is there a profile i can build?
11-20-2003, 06:16 PM
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just go ahead and put them in this thread. depending on where you host them its really easy to post them. how old are you by the way? just wondering. im 19.
