Well tonight I was going around a corner and all of a sudden the engine died. It just shut off. It wasnt idleing ruff, or acting wierd. So once we got it home and in the garage I took out a spark plug to test for spark. None. So I was thinking it might be the coil or condensor that might have went bad. Thats about the only thing I can think of that would go bad in a heartbeat. Oh and because I have a bad rear main its leaking oil bad. 1qt. every 500 miles. I checked the oil and it was really low so before I called the tow truck I added oil to see if that would make it run because mabe theres a low oil sensor? Well the added oil didnt run so I called the tow truck . So please help me figure this out! Mabe if the engines bad I could do a 3.4l swap with supercharger? HMMMM
Thanks a Ton!

 

Bummer bro!

Good time to get a great 98 runner! Right?

 

If I got one I wouldnt want to wheel it because its so nice!

 

Please help! I don't really want to take it to the dealer to have them hook it up to their computer but I guess I will have to
Thanks

 

Problem is, there are sooo many possibilities when it comes to electrical that it would be difficult to find the source without looking at everything.

 

Get out your schematic and go to town!

 

I had a similar problem. Check the distributor cap. If it's carbed up or marked I'd replace it. Could be cracked. Just my .02

 

well i just got a call fromt the dealer, seized distributor, bad timing belt, ect. they want $1100 to do it . so I guess its time for a new motor. hopefully a 3.4l. what will I need to do a 3.4l swap, i am assuming i will need a engine(of course), ECU and wiring harness. what else? look in my sig for my tranny and x-fer case. I think i read somewhere that with my tranny i will only need a new bellhousing? I will do some searching but any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

 

Dave Gio over on www.bc4x4.com has done this with the same trans. Do a search on it and talk to him. lots of info and he's a nice guy too.

 

ok thanks a ton! hopefully all i will need is a 2in. body lift and not have to mess with engine mounts!
Thanks