Taking my T4R back for noise and smell, any ideas of where to look?

terminator · 04-05-2008, 12:18 PM

I'm taking my 96 4Runner with a replacement engine from a 98 with 61K back to the shop that did the work to have them look at it. I have a very noisy engine bay from what I would say are pulleys and an antifreeze smell. I don't see any fluid on the ground anywhere and the radiator and overflow levels are good.

I'd like to give them a good starting point so if you all know of any notorious engine issues I'd like to let them know. I read on a thread somewhere about a coolant line that goes into the block and maybe a plastic fitting is good for cracking but I can't seem to find that old thread anywhere. Are there any pulley problems or bearing problems I can tell them about also?

Thanks in advance
Jason

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Paul H. · 04-05-2008, 01:42 PM

Are you looking for the leak with the engine running or off? If off, try looking for it with the engine running and a good strong flashlight. the 3.4 does not have any notorious problems that I am aware off.

terminator · 04-05-2008, 01:59 PM

Sorry, once I drive it I can smell it at stops. I can't find anything, must be very small hitting the exhaust or something.

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terminator Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 628	Sorry, once I drive it I can smell it at stops. I can't find anything, must be very small hitting the exhaust or something.