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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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What to do on a recent purchased 91 4runner

Okay I just got this 91 4runner V6 3VZE manual about two weeks ago. With the help of a buddy I have done some work on it already.

Replaced:
1)some small fuses
2)alternator
3)used power steering pump (still leaking)
4)replaced tail gate (some wiring issues still)
5) tires (32x11.5x15)
6) battery terminals, one ground to body one to engine block, larger gauge to fuse box that sits right next to battery

Have parts for:
1)re manufactured power steering pump
2)valve cover gasket
3)plenium gasket (just know i need it with the valve gasket)
4)oil filter and oil
5) Fan bracket pulley w/pulley (comes in tomorrow, old one stopped spinnign yesterday)

Thinking about:
1) Spark plugs and wires
2) cleaning the outside of engine to see visible leaks

Known messed up or not working pieces:
1) rear window not working
2)tailpipe/from cat on back is holy
3) windshield washer fluid not coming out

Runs sluggish up hills, fine on flat. Took it wheeling the other day and i was surprised at the abiliity on stock heigth(somewhat new to wheeling). Pulley stopped working on the way back.
Also, the stick seems to have alot of play all the way around. First stick owned but I drove my buddies the other day and it didnt move around nearly as much.

What else should I do?

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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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What else should you do? Post pictures! You should share the toyota glory, its not nice to hog all of it for your self.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 2DoorRunner
What else should you do? Post pictures! You should share the toyota glory, its not nice to hog all of it for your self.
Ya im putting on the fan bracket pulley tomorrow and planning on taking pics
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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22re or 3vze?
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by toyota4x4907
22re or 3vze?
Just updated the main post with that info sry. 3vze manual though
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Anyone?
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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you could really open a tin of worms with a question like that. You could just leave it alone now, or you can do a million things to it. I put a v8 in mine and things just didn't stop after that, in fact the list just keeps growing. My little 4 Runner is on its 3rd rebuild mow.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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How many miles? I would check out the condition of the timing belt. change the oil, coolant and drive-train fluids.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by toyota4x4907
How many miles? I would check out the condition of the timing belt. change the oil, coolant and drive-train fluids.
Its at aprox 203K miles. I was thinking about the timing belt. Didn't think about the coolant. Completely lost when you say drive-train fluids? My buddy might know what you mean though.

Mods are for after its running good lol. Minus a couple little things here and there. Mainly looking for service work that i need to check though.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Check the cat and 02 them are both big factor's in the power and fuel mileage department , check compression on all cylinders see if you are going to need a set of head gaskets

plugs and wires should be factory 3.0 don't work well with other then Toyota plugs and wires most of the time, rotor and cap, replace the fuel filter

run Sea foam through the motor to clean up the carbon build up on the valve train and pour some in the fuel tank to clean the injectors ,

timing belt, water pump and tensioners as a just so you know they have been done safety measure

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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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drive-train fluids- Transmission, T-case and differentials. Grease the u-joints and ball-joints(if applicable)
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by olharleyman
Check the cat and 02 them are both big factor's in the power and fuel mileage department , check compression on all cylinders see if you are going to need a set of head gaskets

plugs and wires should be factory 3.0 don't work well with other then Toyota plugs and wires most of the time, rotor and cap, replace the fuel filter

run Sea foam through the motor to clean up the carbon build up on the valve train and pour some in the fuel tank to clean the injectors ,

timing belt, water pump and tensioners as a just so you know they have been done safety measure
Wow okay, I either know what your saying or have read about it on this site so that should help alot. Thank you
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Do a seafoam treatment trick,and make sure inside of throttle body/ air intake where the butterfly doors are, are clean and easy to move.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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x3 on the seafoam

and there is a bushing on your shifter that has probably worn down and that is why u are getting play

The blue thing
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 4Yoter
x3 on the seafoam

and there is a bushing on your shifter that has probably worn down and that is why u are getting play

The blue thing
Is that blue part --> http://www.marlincrawler.com/hardwar...-forward-shift?
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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um kinda that will help but that one is for the transfer case

this is the seat (the blue is for transfer case)
http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...-shifter-seats

And this is the bushing i was talking about (watch the video on the bottom)
http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...shifter-socket

if u replace both it will fix that problem

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 4Yoter
um kinda that will help but that one is for the transfer case

this is the seat (the blue is for transfer case)
http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...-shifter-seats

And this is the bushing i was talking about (watch the video on the bottom)
http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...shifter-socket

if u replace both it will fix that problem
So I need the all others applications for the seat and socket? I just wanna make sure I order the right ones.
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