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Feb 14, 2017, 05:57 PM
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Posted By Matt16

Well, I broke off another blind nut on the other...

Well, I broke off another blind nut on the other side of the swaybar while removing SB to install new struts.

I now have to track down another effing rivnut of whatever size I used last time......
Nov 16, 2015, 10:49 PM
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Views: 810
Posted By Matt16

York 210 on board air system

I am selling my York on-board air system. I did a big writeup at the time (https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/22re-york-board-air-complete-155162/index3.html#post52297710), but have since gotten...
Nov 16, 2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 36,570
Posted By Matt16

I am selling off the components for this on board...

I am selling off the components for this on board air system. Its been a few years and I got out of the game. Don't really wheel much anymore. PM me if you want to buy the components except for...
Feb 14, 2015, 08:53 PM
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Views: 10,739
Posted By Matt16

update: installed a rivnut. worked well. ...

update:

installed a rivnut. worked well. used a combination of thread locker, antiseize, an appropriately-sized nut, bolt and some washers. the thread locker keeps the rivnut from moving on the...
Jan 28, 2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,739
Posted By Matt16

Unfortunately, don't have a MIG, so I think...

Unfortunately, don't have a MIG, so I think rivnut is the easiest solution.
Jan 27, 2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,739
Posted By Matt16

No nearby drain holes. Effectively zero access. ...

No nearby drain holes. Effectively zero access.

I think I'm either going to weld a nut to a piece of 1/8" steel and scab that over the mount or use a rivnut. Probably the latter.
Jan 27, 2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,739
Posted By Matt16

Its actually on a 2003 4Runner, just nobody works...

Its actually on a 2003 4Runner, just nobody works on their 4th gens so the guys in that forum aren't good wrenches in general.

The sway bar is around front and this blind nut is on the...
Jan 27, 2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,739
Posted By Matt16

blind nut sheared off inside frame

I was unbolting my front swaybar to replace the bushing and the nut welded on the inside of the frame broke loose of its weld so that it is free spinning. I'll cut out the bolt, but I have nothing...
Jan 16, 2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Matt16

Ended up being a very very dirty MAF sensor that...

Ended up being a very very dirty MAF sensor that wasn't cleaned sufficiently the first few sprays. Used half a can of cleaner on it before it started working. Cleaned it a bunch, put it back in the...
Jan 16, 2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,519
Posted By Matt16

Nissan lug nuts on a Toyota?

Will Pathfinder/ Nissan truck acorn lug nuts fit a Toyota steel wheel? I know they're the same thread and I think they're the same acorn bevel angle. My question is will the nut bottom out on the...
Jan 9, 2015, 08:50 PM
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Views: 27,000
Posted By Matt16

4.0 V6 tensioner pulley bearing fix

Back in a 4Runner after Land Cruisers for a while.

The bearing on my serpentine belt tensioner started making a lot of noise. Toyota Canada wants $352 for the tensioner pulley assembly on my 2003...
Dec 1, 2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Matt16

Take off the intake duct behind the air filter...

Take off the intake duct behind the air filter box, there will be a thin metal wire in there that may or may not be dirty. Take "air intake cleaner" (not carb cleaner, needs to be for EFI) and spray...
Dec 1, 2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Matt16

Forgot to mention. I have cleaned the MAF and...

Forgot to mention. I have cleaned the MAF and checked the engine for vacuum leaks by spraying MAF cleaner on all (I think) the vacuum hoses. Neither appeared to make a difference.

The problem...
Dec 1, 2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Matt16

engine hesitation, surging, low power

I'm working on a 4 cyl. 4Runner. The truck has low power, surges while accelerating, and if I put my foot to the floor, the engine bogs down and I slow down. I'm getting a P0171 code (meaning I'm...
Mar 11, 2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,633
Posted By Matt16

Alternator bench tests fine. I'm a little...

Alternator bench tests fine. I'm a little stumped as to why theres corrosion (looks like Breaking Bad blue meth) all over my engine bay before and after the alternator was replaced.

The...
Mar 11, 2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 47,282
Posted By Matt16

Are you factoring tire size? Check your door...

Are you factoring tire size? Check your door frame for tires size, probably came with 235/75r15s and decent chance you have a size different than that. Bigger tires are going to make it look like...
Mar 2, 2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 31,881
Posted By Matt16

IMO there is no good way to gain more than an...

IMO there is no good way to gain more than an inch of so lift on the front of an IFS rig. The best way, IMO, to gain that inch, is to use ball joint spacers and then relax the torsion bars half an...
Mar 2, 2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,633
Posted By Matt16

Yes, the reg is part of the alternator. When you...

Yes, the reg is part of the alternator. When you pull the back cover off, its the thing that has the heat sink on it. Its the right alt, its been on there 200,000km.
...
Mar 2, 2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,633
Posted By Matt16

Its actually on a Corolla, but in my experience,...

Its actually on a Corolla, but in my experience, the 86-95 truck crowd actually wrenches and knows their chit. This is real time and no traffic in the general vehicle tech.

The Denso alt. on my...
Mar 1, 2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,633
Posted By Matt16

alternator regulator?

Car wouldn't start, jumped it, noticed lots of fresh blue corrosion, drove it home, wouldn't restart (battery dead again). Replaced battery. I then popped the hood after driving it to check oil...
Replies: 0
Views: 867
Posted By Matt16

alternator fault?

When the alternator went on my 4Runner, light on the dash came on. My 2000 Corolla alternator appears to be dying, as its the radio goes out when the high beams are turned on or the car is started,...
Nov 26, 2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 85,429
Posted By Matt16

Recall the 22RE is pretty rev-happy and big tires...

Recall the 22RE is pretty rev-happy and big tires not only act as a rubber overdrive, but also weigh more, significantly more than the stock 28" tires.
Nov 23, 2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,635
Posted By Matt16

If I add Toyota bits piece by piece to my...

If I add Toyota bits piece by piece to my Frontier, maybe it will become a Tacoma.
Nov 22, 2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,635
Posted By Matt16

lug nut question

Sold my Land Cruiser, bought an interim truck, a 2003 4wd Frontier until I upgrade to a Tacoma or another Land Cruiser.

Buying some new tires, but the selection of tires for a 16" rim is greater...
Oct 13, 2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,944
Posted By Matt16

I'm assuming its almost identical to the Land...

I'm assuming its almost identical to the Land Cruiser front axle, in which case you'll want to replace or examine some components while everything is apart. The front axle seals, if original, are...
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