Looking at buying 89 Toyota Pickup
#21
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im from Wisconsin,and Id have to say keep lookin! I guarantee that frame is rotted out.keep in mind that aroun dhere its usually around the reaf inside framerails around the gas tank.your biggest problem is rust,if the underside looks like the rest,that e-brake will be the last of your problems.theyre out there...patience.
#22
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Any good website to buy parts from? And is is a loud FPR normal for this car?
Just another question as well. Found another 92 pickup with the 3vze motor. But this one has an automatic transmission in it. Less rust but this one's 4 wheel drive is out. How do these trucks actuate?
Just another question as well. Found another 92 pickup with the 3vze motor. But this one has an automatic transmission in it. Less rust but this one's 4 wheel drive is out. How do these trucks actuate?
Yes, loud FPR is normal with these old engines. No issues, just loud. Best parts are DENSO parts and OEM parts from Toyota. For non-electronic parts, Rock Auto is good.
Avoid Auto's. The transmissions will start to fail around 200k-250k miles and they are SLOW. They are the ones that coined the phrase 3.SLO. But if that's all you got and can afford, I guess it will do.
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Go to where they don't cancer out
If all you want is a short cab hilux with manual hubs, Colorado is lousy with those things. I'm too tall to be comfortable in a short cab so I had to hold out to find an xtra cab in decent shape. But when I was looking you couldn't swing a dead cat on craigslist without slapping a short cab hilux...
If I were going to specifically target a state to shop for a toy, I'd probably go with ABQ, NM. The AZ towns like Tucson and Phoenix are drier, but it's also so damn hot there that paint is usually more worked than usual and dashboards and stuff can be cracked. NM or West Texas...
Good excuse to take a little trip and drive your new rig through the mtns.
#25
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If I could get it for 700$ and the frame itself was sound, I'd drive the piss out of it.
I like the way it looks,my 3.0 isn't that bad, gas sucks tho in town. I'd get it.
All you basically want is something you can take to the trails and beat on? This fits.
Also, my ebreak is broken too. Lol. Same issue. Snapped at the rear.
I like the way it looks,my 3.0 isn't that bad, gas sucks tho in town. I'd get it.
All you basically want is something you can take to the trails and beat on? This fits.
Also, my ebreak is broken too. Lol. Same issue. Snapped at the rear.
#27
This would be a project truck for me. I have 2 other vehicles to use for DR purposes so if it's out for awhile I would be ok.
But from what I'm thinking and my uses for it, I'm going to buy it. Just wanted to really know how bad this follower tick was and if it was something I should stay wary of. My cousin had a pickup with the 22re motor and loved it. Just had no background on the 3vze. I will post back up when I got to get it. With the holiday it's causing some issues with the current owner and appointment setup.
Thanks all!
But from what I'm thinking and my uses for it, I'm going to buy it. Just wanted to really know how bad this follower tick was and if it was something I should stay wary of. My cousin had a pickup with the 22re motor and loved it. Just had no background on the 3vze. I will post back up when I got to get it. With the holiday it's causing some issues with the current owner and appointment setup.
Thanks all!
#28
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This would be a project truck for me. I have 2 other vehicles to use for DR purposes so if it's out for awhile I would be ok.
But from what I'm thinking and my uses for it, I'm going to buy it. Just wanted to really know how bad this follower tick was and if it was something I should stay wary of. My cousin had a pickup with the 22re motor and loved it. Just had no background on the 3vze. I will post back up when I got to get it. With the holiday it's causing some issues with the current owner and appointment setup.
Thanks all!
But from what I'm thinking and my uses for it, I'm going to buy it. Just wanted to really know how bad this follower tick was and if it was something I should stay wary of. My cousin had a pickup with the 22re motor and loved it. Just had no background on the 3vze. I will post back up when I got to get it. With the holiday it's causing some issues with the current owner and appointment setup.
Thanks all!
The 3.0 isn't that bad. It is slow but if its a trail rig, who cares. Lol. The rust could be an issue but as long as the frame is sound, I'd see no problems. Especially if you plan of fixing it at a later date.
Good luck.
#29
so I am going to look at it today.
list of things to check.
1) oil in the antifreeze.
2) try to track down the source of the tick.
3) frame rust
4) ? anything else I should be aware of?
thanks!
list of things to check.
1) oil in the antifreeze.
2) try to track down the source of the tick.
3) frame rust
4) ? anything else I should be aware of?
thanks!
#30
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You see how all the cheap ones out there are 3.0's? Think about it. People dont sell them with the 22r or re. They keep them.
Be patient. You can avoid a nightmare before it starts. Choose to be patient and hold out for a 22r/re.
You will thank me for years to come if you listen.
Otherwise a premptive "I told you so" is in order.
I see 4-5 threads a week here....where some guy has bought a 3.0 and it has issues...turns out to be head gasket....then they disappear forever after a 3 page thread full of disassembly pictures.
Dont be that guy.
Be patient. You can avoid a nightmare before it starts. Choose to be patient and hold out for a 22r/re.
You will thank me for years to come if you listen.
Otherwise a premptive "I told you so" is in order.
I see 4-5 threads a week here....where some guy has bought a 3.0 and it has issues...turns out to be head gasket....then they disappear forever after a 3 page thread full of disassembly pictures.
Dont be that guy.
#32
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There is nothing fun about a 3.0 rebuild.
Im just trying to help...nothing for me to gain whatsoever.
It's like warning a freind the girl he wants to date has herpes....but he just thinks you are BLEEP blocking him.
Dont let Toyota fever overide the voice of reason. (spock would say that...and of course he would drive a Toyota 22re. Its only logical.)
Last edited by HighLux; 11-30-2013 at 09:31 AM.
#33
You see how all the cheap ones out there are 3.0's? Think about it. People dont sell them with the 22r or re. They keep them.
Be patient. You can avoid a nightmare before it starts. Choose to be patient and hold out for a 22r/re.
You will thank me for years to come if you listen.
Otherwise a premptive "I told you so" is in order.
I see 4-5 threads a week here....where some guy has bought a 3.0 and it has issues...turns out to be head gasket....then they disappear forever after a 3 page thread full of disassembly pictures.
Dont be that guy.
Be patient. You can avoid a nightmare before it starts. Choose to be patient and hold out for a 22r/re.
You will thank me for years to come if you listen.
Otherwise a premptive "I told you so" is in order.
I see 4-5 threads a week here....where some guy has bought a 3.0 and it has issues...turns out to be head gasket....then they disappear forever after a 3 page thread full of disassembly pictures.
Dont be that guy.
After some cosmetic work inside and out it will end up costing me about $5k, which in my mind is a great deal for a 'rebuilt' car.
Of course, I'm not stupid and I agree that it can get overwhelming for some...
Cheers
PS: I have one of those disassembling threads to!
#34
There is nothing fun about a 3.0 rebuild.
Im just trying to help...nothing for me to gain whatsoever.
It's like warning a freind the girl he wants to date has herpes....but he just thinks you are BLEEP blocking him.
Dont let Toyota fever overide the voice of reason. (spock would say that...and of course he would drive a Toyota 22re. Its only logical.)
Im just trying to help...nothing for me to gain whatsoever.
It's like warning a freind the girl he wants to date has herpes....but he just thinks you are BLEEP blocking him.
Dont let Toyota fever overide the voice of reason. (spock would say that...and of course he would drive a Toyota 22re. Its only logical.)
I'd do the 3.0 rebuild again knowing what I know now...
I think with some small modifications to keep the engine bay cooler a rebuild will last another 100k miles easy.
#35
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If this is not gonna be your dd,have fun.
I've got a 3.0 and like it. I've got a rad leak but that's it so far.
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