Long time lurker...first time poster and now Owner! I did some computer work for a friend of mine ( nice lady really...) last week. It was about a weeks worth maybe 35hrs all together. I went to settle up the bill on Friday and as a joke I said I would trade her for that 4runner that was slowly rotting away in the front yard......and she did!!!!! I can't believe it, I now own a '90 4runner with a V6...Bawhahaha. She signed the title over to me and gave me the entire history in a folder...all "stealer" repairs including HG and new clutch! Wow! I have some pics attached of Friday when I drove it home. So on Sat. I put in a new waterpump, and timing belt. I am now just putting everything back together today.

Quick question....I have put the timing belt on maybe 9 times now with both cams at the correct marks (faceup and on the mark) and the crank on it's mark ( faceup and at TDC ). When I rotate a full revolution...(twice around) my cams are inline and perfect at TDC...but my crank is about 5 degrees past zero??? When my crank is right at zero, both cams are maybe 5 degrees before they line up??? Is this normal? No matter how many times I carefully put the belt on...not slipping and teeth or anything...hmmm maybe that is the way it should be? Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks for letting me be part of a great forum.....u guys rock!

 

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Dang! I hate to ask what your hourly rate is that made that look like a good deal!

Time to bump my fees!

Welcome to owner-land!

 

How come I never get sweet trades like that for my computer-helping time?? Awesome deal man!

Welcome to YotaTech!

 

Nice...the price is right!

 

So you gonna Offroad it?? or just daily drive? I know if Ihad another truck "given" to me, it would be a MONSTER!

 

It will be my new shop truck , so I guess a dd. I have a vinyl graphics business so looks like a full vehicle wrap for this runner. Just need to find some straight body parts....rear door, bumper, grill..?

 

Oooh...I see a candidate for an ARB bumper!
Way to go on the wheelin' and dealin'!

 

sounds like you got a steal...need some work but im sure its going to be fun

 

I've done all my swearing and name calling...... I THINK I can be productive now. Take your VIN no. in to your local dealer and find out if the head gasket recall was done.
For your grill repair (noticed its twisted) do the stainless mesh insert the guys on here have done. New grill for 8 or 10 bucks!!

 

(FreeRunner says to old lady)

"You will give me that 4runner rotting in your driveway"

You are truly the master of the Jedi arts, my friend.

Bob

 

the rear looks saggy.

you'd be better off with a nice firm ride.

hahaha

good deal man as long as she runs. can't help you with the timing belt... :pat:

 

Thanks for all the comments....you guys crack me up. That's why I registered at this forum....good folks.

As far as the timing belt issue, I think all is well. Just going to put it back together and hope she fires up. If not....live and learn.

Those running boards gotta come off......hmmmm where'd I put that WD40...hehe

Later all..