She’s ALIVE!!!! Tons of Pictures!

Designsbyme · 04-26-2004, 07:24 PM

From start to finish, here we go!

Four months ago I bought my 4Runner from a nice old lady from Tennessee named Floy Grooms. One month after I bought my new baby I took her swimming and killed the engine. Today, all my blood sweat and tears have come to an end! (Hopefully) I got to drive her home for the first time in two months.

Here’s my whole story with pictures and all…

The old engine on its way out.

The old engine out.

The hole in my old engine.

The old engine with the oil pan off revealing the damage.

Another shot with the windage tray off revealing more damage.

My new engine being put together.

My new engine ready to go in.

The new engine in.

I figured since I did all this work I should treat myself to something nice. So I bought a 4' Pro Comp Suspension lift.

Someone had dropped a screw in my new engine and it had to be rebuilt. You can imagine how I felt. I needed a break so my buddy and I started on the lift.

The rear lift.

The tires where a royal pain to get off. We had to use a high lift jack and a board to get them off.

Here is a pick of the stock springs and the new Pro Comp springs.

My rear end almost completely disassembled.

I chose to go with the Rancho RS9000x adjustable shocks instead of the Pro Comp 3000 something because I wanted to be able to adjust the ride.

The new engine coming out.

While the new engine was being rebuilt I decided to put on the front lift. Unfortunelty, I had to send my laptop in for some repair work and it was lost by Fed Ex. I didn't bother to take any pictures of the install because my memory card for my camera was full.

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**waskillywabbit** · 04-26-2004, 07:29 PM

Wow that was a lot of work!

Looks good though!

You gotta get some new MEATS (tires) for that puppy now!

Ric · 04-26-2004, 07:29 PM

looks sweet, them wheels and tires look a little small now, lol. glad everything worked out.

shazaam · 04-26-2004, 07:30 PM

looks good .. is that the same 3.0 engine? or did you upgrade it?

MTL_4runner · 04-26-2004, 07:31 PM

Nice!!! Many you had some bad luck but the rig does look great now.
I can't beleive there was a screw in the new engine!!!
You deserve a few

now.

AgRunner06 · 04-26-2004, 07:31 PM

Wow, what a story. It's a good thing you finally got her going again. Did you have to put the new engine in again or did they do it?

Looks good. Now it's time to get some wheels and tires.

Now that's a lot of work right there. Thanks for all the pics.

Designsbyme · 04-26-2004, 07:32 PM

Same 3.0. My fiance has a BMW for speed. I'd rather spend my $$ on off-road stuff. Next Month I'll be getting new tires gears and a rear locker. Just looking at all that now makes me sore and want to take a nap.

Designsbyme · 04-26-2004, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgRunner06

Wow, what a story. It's a good thing you finally got her going again. Did you have to put the new engine in again or did they do it?

Looks good. Now it's time to get some wheels and tires.

Now that's a lot of work right there. Thanks for all the pics.

I had to do it, someone dropped a washer in my engine so it wasn't covered under warranty.

:pat:

KevyWevy · 04-26-2004, 07:41 PM

WOW sounds like quite a journey!!!!

Spectre · 04-26-2004, 07:45 PM

Looks like you guys did a kick ars job!! Lots of hard work it seems like.

I am glad she lives again

I hope to see it in person very soon.

Scofco · 04-26-2004, 07:49 PM

Congrats mate!
I'm just glad I don't have your luck

Can't wait to see what happens next to her!

934rnr · 04-26-2004, 08:20 PM

Nice looks good glad it's back on the road again. I'll hopefully have mine back on the road again this week.

AgRunner06 · 04-26-2004, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Designsbyme

I had to do it, someone dropped a washer in my engine so it wasn't covered under warranty.

:pat:

So there was a screw in there from when you got the engine and then someone dropped a washer in there? Was this their screw up? Did you have to pay for the rebuild?

I hope not.

blackrunner91 · 04-26-2004, 08:25 PM

hey man, your truck is lookin great. Glad you finally got it back on the road. Oh and, have you noticed any rear drivshaft vibration since the lift?

Designsbyme · 04-27-2004, 06:23 AM

I had to pay for the rebuild.

I haven't noticed anything with the rear driveshaft yet. I greased it up pretty well. I also haven't driven it much yet. I can't go above 50 for the first 500 miles too.

Today I get to find out where the antifreeze is leaking. D'OH! :pat:

RLJSlick · 04-27-2004, 06:31 AM

Man, that was great! Remind me of the good old days (80's) when my uncle and I use to restore cars! Great job!

TRunner · 04-27-2004, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Designsbyme

So I bought a 4' Pro Comp Suspension lift.

I always pictured 4 feet as taller then that....

Designsbyme · 04-27-2004, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRunner

I always pictured 4 feet as taller then that....

:

X-AWDriver · 04-27-2004, 07:58 AM

Nice pics and it doesn't look like fun but I bet your glad it's done.

Enigma · 04-27-2004, 08:05 AM

Looks nice man.. and yea.. that was a lot of work. I'm kinda tired after just lookin at all the pics of you guys working on it.

Designsbyme · 04-27-2004, 03:25 PM

Here are some pics of my truck gettin some sun.
You can see that she still needs some work in the front. I had a leak this morning but I fixed it with two clips. Other than that, she is running great. I've already put 100 miles on her! My rear is leaking a little too. I'm getting that replaced in about a month. This weekend I'll get some pics up of some off road action. Later!

Designsbyme · 04-27-2004, 03:34 PM

I have a question too. In the process of putting my new engine in my AC condensor busted. I bought a new one and installed it. Has anyone ever re-charged their own AC? If so, how can I do it myself? What do I need and where is the best place to go?

Yoter · 04-27-2004, 03:47 PM

Hey great pics. Glad the lift went together good. Sorry for the engine troubles. Why dont you have the Rancho's installed yet?

Designsbyme · 04-27-2004, 03:50 PM

The ranchos didn't fit in the front. I have them in the back.

SLC Punk · 04-27-2004, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Designsbyme

I have a question too. In the process of putting my new engine in my AC condensor busted. I bought a new one and installed it. Has anyone ever re-charged their own AC? If so, how can I do it myself? What do I need and where is the best place to go?

Has it been converted to R134? IF it is still using freon you will either need to have someone recharge it for you or get it switched over. You can recharge R134 yourself.

BTW looks great!

04-26-2004, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,554	Man oh man Wow that was a lot of work! Looks good though! You gotta get some new MEATS (tires) for that puppy now! __________________ 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

04-26-2004, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	Re looks sweet, them wheels and tires look a little small now, lol. glad everything worked out.

04-26-2004, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,057	looks good .. is that the same 3.0 engine? or did you upgrade it? __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

04-26-2004, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Nice!!! Many you had some bad luck but the rig does look great now. I can't beleive there was a screw in the new engine!!! You deserve a few now. __________________ - 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!

04-26-2004, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
AgRunner06 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 2,418	Wow, what a story. It's a good thing you finally got her going again. Did you have to put the new engine in again or did they do it? Looks good. Now it's time to get some wheels and tires. Now that's a lot of work right there. Thanks for all the pics. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry." - Doc Holiday - '93 4runner - Sold! Current Ride - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext.cab, pewter, 5.3L, 3.42s, fully loaded, 68K miles. FREE ROCKET!!!!

04-26-2004, 07:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Designsbyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 440	Same 3.0. My fiance has a BMW for speed. I'd rather spend my $$ on off-road stuff. Next Month I'll be getting new tires gears and a rear locker. Just looking at all that now makes me sore and want to take a nap. __________________ 1995 4Runner Limited Edition 4x4. 95 Runner. Pro Comp 4" Lift... That's it for now. SOLD 2005 92 Toyota Truck. Sold 2005 TX4Roc.com

04-26-2004, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
KevyWevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,962	WOW sounds like quite a journey!!!! __________________ 1994 White 4Runner 5 Speed SR5 4X4 ~121,000 Miles Land Cruiser Coils ~ 1.5" Ball Joint Spacers ~ Buschwaker Fender Flares ~ Cobra 19 DX II ~ Asin Manual Locking Hubs ~ Alpine MP3 HU ~ 2 10" MTX Subs ~ Pioneer 4" Speakers ~ Husky Floor Liners ~ Indiglow Gauges ~ Clear Corners ~ 15"x8" Rock Crawler Wheels ~ 33x12.5 BFG AT's ~ Diff Breathers ~ Yakima Crossbars ~ Sylvania Silver Stars http://community.webshots.com/user/kevywevy84

04-26-2004, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spectre Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,088	Looks like you guys did a kick ars job!! Lots of hard work it seems like. I am glad she lives again I hope to see it in person very soon. __________________ ~Todd 2001 4Runner V6 SR5 4x4 , Sway-A-Way Racerunners , Old Man Emu rear shocks & coils

04-26-2004, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,577	Congrats mate! I'm just glad I don't have your luck Can't wait to see what happens next to her! __________________

04-26-2004, 08:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,240	Nice looks good glad it's back on the road again. I'll hopefully have mine back on the road again this week. __________________ 86 Toyota 4 runner Soild front axle, 35x12.5 BFG KM2's, winch, blah blah blah.... http://www.yotatech.com/f116/my-new-red-snappah-152938/ My cardomain page

04-26-2004, 08:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
blackrunner91 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA or Florence, AL Posts: 238	hey man, your truck is lookin great. Glad you finally got it back on the road. Oh and, have you noticed any rear drivshaft vibration since the lift? __________________ '91 4Runner 22RE 4x4 project rock crawler...on hold '93 4Runner daily driver...1uz Lexus v8 swap. Next up, D44 swap

04-27-2004, 06:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Designsbyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 440	I had to pay for the rebuild. I haven't noticed anything with the rear driveshaft yet. I greased it up pretty well. I also haven't driven it much yet. I can't go above 50 for the first 500 miles too. Today I get to find out where the antifreeze is leaking. D'OH! :pat: __________________ 1995 4Runner Limited Edition 4x4. 95 Runner. Pro Comp 4" Lift... That's it for now. SOLD 2005 92 Toyota Truck. Sold 2005 TX4Roc.com

04-27-2004, 06:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
RLJSlick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 19	Man, that was great! Remind me of the good old days (80's) when my uncle and I use to restore cars! Great job! __________________ 2002 4 Runner Sport, Stellar Blue Pearl, Dunlop TG35 Grand Trek P265/70R16, Front end cover, Running boards, V.I.P. RS3200 Plus Alarm, Donnelly Compass/temp. Mirror, Alpine CDA-7894 head unit, Katzkin Leather seat covers,TYC Altezza Euro Tail Lights Web Site

04-27-2004, 07:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,176	Nice pics and it doesn't look like fun but I bet your glad it's done. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

04-27-2004, 08:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
Enigma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 120	Looks nice man.. and yea.. that was a lot of work. I'm kinda tired after just lookin at all the pics of you guys working on it.

04-27-2004, 03:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
Designsbyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 440	New pics. Here are some pics of my truck gettin some sun. You can see that she still needs some work in the front. I had a leak this morning but I fixed it with two clips. Other than that, she is running great. I've already put 100 miles on her! My rear is leaking a little too. I'm getting that replaced in about a month. This weekend I'll get some pics up of some off road action. Later! __________________ 1995 4Runner Limited Edition 4x4. 95 Runner. Pro Comp 4" Lift... That's it for now. SOLD 2005 92 Toyota Truck. Sold 2005 TX4Roc.com Last edited by Designsbyme; 02-18-2005 at 06:15 PM.

04-27-2004, 03:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
Designsbyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 440	? I have a question too. In the process of putting my new engine in my AC condensor busted. I bought a new one and installed it. Has anyone ever re-charged their own AC? If so, how can I do it myself? What do I need and where is the best place to go? __________________ 1995 4Runner Limited Edition 4x4. 95 Runner. Pro Comp 4" Lift... That's it for now. SOLD 2005 92 Toyota Truck. Sold 2005 TX4Roc.com

04-27-2004, 03:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
Yoter Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,048	Hey great pics. Glad the lift went together good. Sorry for the engine troubles. Why dont you have the Rancho's installed yet?

04-27-2004, 03:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
Designsbyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 440	The ranchos didn't fit in the front. I have them in the back. __________________ 1995 4Runner Limited Edition 4x4. 95 Runner. Pro Comp 4" Lift... That's it for now. SOLD 2005 92 Toyota Truck. Sold 2005 TX4Roc.com

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