95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

idle,brake question

Old Nov 21, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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idle,brake question

I do a search before asking and i did'nt find very explicit answer to my problem.

My 91 22re 4runner idle erratically(sorry for my bad english ,i usually talk french).

it's idle up and down 700-800-700-800......

very embarassing on a red light.

when i push brake the problem it's even worse.

vaccum problem,??

injection??

I already clean de TB.

any help will be appreciate
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 06:54 AM
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This link might be of help,
http://www.geocities.com/toyotashawn/bizzareidle.html
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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What's the normal idle in Park / Neutral? Any work done recently? Does the cold start injector seem to be working normally?
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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When the motor is cold the idle is approx 1500

when is hot is approx 750

the cold start injector seem to work properly.

No work on the truck (stock)

i have a code 21 (o2 sensor) but i drive like that for about 3 months and i never had this idle problem before.

the exhaust pipe is broken just before the muffler.

thanks
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Thank you Arnold for the link
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 05:06 AM
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Bad news for me :pat:

I think i have a leaking head gasket.

I lost coolant and white smoke goes out form the engine but i don't see any leaking hoses.

I think it's why i had a strange idle.

please somebody can confirm??

thanks
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 06:12 AM
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Ya, a blown head gasket can cause a rough/sporadic idle. Are you burning coolant?
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 06:53 AM
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yep it's burn coolant

maybe my temp indicator is broken cause it's never been on the "red" before the problem.

just hope the head is'nt cracked.

thanks a lot for your answers.

$$$$$ again
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by Mr.Spock
Bad news for me :pat:

I think i have a leaking head gasket.

I lost coolant and white smoke goes out form the engine but i don't see any leaking hoses.

I think it's why i had a strange idle.

please somebody can confirm??

thanks
I adjusted my idle down and it took care of the eratic idle problem.

Coolant in the oil, white smoke huh. Have you ever looked at/ changed your timming chain and guides? The plastic chain guides tend to eat themselves, alowing your chain to go slack and wear a groove in the housing, right at you guessed it, the water pump. The housing cracks and lets oil in the coolant and visa versa. Check that out first before having the head torn apart.
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 05:24 AM
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Hi all

I had remove the head this week end and i effectively have a blown head gasket.

Someone had problem with the 22re head gasket?? because the ex-owner of the truck told me that he changed the gasket 3 year ago.

Is it normal that i had to change it again??

Anyways i had buy a kit and i will change every seal and gasket on the motor.Will be a good thing .

Great kit !! for 109$ i have Head gasket,intake and exhaust gasket.valve cover gasket ,egr gasket ,o-ring for injectors,valve seal,grommet......i forgot some

thanks for your help
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