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Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
12-17-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Alt failed, Napa rescue

Charge sys light came on again after batt r/r. Went with Napa. 242,500 on original...not bad for the daily.

Casing had cracked and split. Wow.

Still going strong.
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
12-19-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Headlight bulbs

Not much for the occasional update. Usual oil change and rotation. Odo almost 100k since I bought it 12yrs ago. At 232k mi.

Noticed my headlights getting dimmer and dimmer at night. So I...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
07-21-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Discharged optima batt

Well I forgot to turn off my aftermarket fogs one work day...couldnt start and needed to get my hands on a spare (thanks to my wife).

I trickle charged overnight and was able to start the...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
05-26-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Starter contacts and plunger changed. Starts ok....

Starter contacts and plunger changed. Starts ok. Time will tell. Did a quick MAF cleaning....
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
05-13-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Running ok, going on 228,400 mi. Changed...

Running ok, going on 228,400 mi.

Changed plugs. Been almost 30k mi but almost 4 yrs. Spark plug hole #3 doing ok since Time-Sert repair. ...
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
05-11-2021, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,924
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Thumbs up for MF

Well, either way nice job!

Just chiming in about magnaflow. Its been 5 yrs and still going. I would definitely be proactive with things like plugs wires, af sensors... Time will tell how forgiving...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
01-20-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Convinced the wife to join the Toyota family

Oh and last fall, the mrs and I decided to look for a reliable car for her while I fix the Honda and lo and behold we found ourselves loving the 2011 Avalon(!) She did mention wanting to drive the...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
01-20-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Tire rotation only for my update. Since it is a...

Tire rotation only for my update. Since it is a 2000, no tire pressure monitoring systems, so it was nice to check and see no embedded nails and no questionably low air pressures. Still runs as my...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
01-20-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 32,973
Posted By 75w90mantraN

With the aftermarket mods you got, a lot can...

With the aftermarket mods you got, a lot can influence your alignments once it rolls off the lift. There comes a point where the type of tires, suspension changes, load patterns, and road conditions...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
05-27-2020, 10:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Ball joint removal notes

Few other shots:
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Better one showing the grease seepage. After the loud...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
05-27-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

That's a new phrase for me, coop. If you mean the...

That's a new phrase for me, coop. If you mean the 4rnr's wheels, yeah. Not into fixin' the paint that's chipped away. Maybe once I get caught up with other projects.

I still keep the black jack...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
05-27-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Moonroof drains clear, lower ball joints changed

So I checked the drains the other day by running fluid down and they went right through to the ground. I imagine if it had been clogged, I'd gotten little to no flow. Seems likely the sealant, if...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
05-18-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Just maintenance and some light towing

I swear that moonroof drain is next...I came to visit to check if I had posted a picture of towing a utility trailer but it looks like I didnt. So while I'm here, a few things I did:
-changed PCV...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
01-27-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Thanks habanero! I'll look into that!

Thanks habanero! I'll look into that!
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
01-24-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

I did. I was able to snake an old sparkplug wire...

I did. I was able to snake an old sparkplug wire down and without stopping. I could not find something longer then to see where it exits from the chassis but when I looked at the seal between the...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
01-23-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Thought its time for an update. So tires were...

Thought its time for an update. So tires were getting old and worn past the edges from lack of tire rotations and upkeep on tire pressures. I pledged as part of my campaign, once I put on new tires,...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
09-05-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Oil filter loose, mattress haul, diff vent valve freed

Well, I got to my usual oil change and turns out most the oil dripping was from a filter that wasnt hand tightened well enough. Oil level barely changes after the fix.

Got around to freeing my...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
07-09-2019, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 17,057
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Well, to start... Some possibilities: ...

Well, to start...

Some possibilities:
-failing/failed switches, relays, bad wiring, or circuitry
-failed/failing tailgate window motor
-dirty dirty window tracks
-damaged or misaligned window...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
06-10-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 23,242
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Before shutting off the engine, try to get the...

Before shutting off the engine, try to get the code read....pending, stored, or current.

Just bought. Good for you. They seem to be hard to find. Start with a general tune up. At that mileage,...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
06-01-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,114
Posted By 75w90mantraN

I would check batt charge. Check and clean batt...

I would check batt charge. Check and clean batt posts, wiring and grounds for dirt or corrosion interference. If click, no start, check starter contacts. And see how plugs look to get more clues. ...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
04-06-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,791
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Problem of click-no-starts returned recently....

Problem of click-no-starts returned recently. Still using the almost 9 yr old optima red with trickle charging on occasional weekends, it didnt make sense that the batt just stopped giving out...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
03-20-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,062
Posted By 75w90mantraN

I run mine on high, but I dont see anywhere how...

I run mine on high, but I dont see anywhere how fan speed relates to ridding out air.

My guess is with using strong solvents, maybe more crud got loosened up over the recent drive cycles and...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
03-19-2019, 11:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,062
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Did you run the heater on full blast while...

Did you run the heater on full blast while burping out the air pockets? Not mentioned and worth clearing up.
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
03-19-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,062
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Just covering bases since a lot of things were...

Just covering bases since a lot of things were done to fix a seemingly frustrating problem.

You must be in a cold place this time of yr...

200 would be more like op temp. For some makes, the...
Forum: 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
03-19-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,062
Posted By 75w90mantraN

Fan clutch check... Does fan ever come on? ...

Fan clutch check...
Does fan ever come on?
195 is still cool/just warming up. Does it ever go higher?
Engine coolant temp sensor/wiring check

:wrench:
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