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we're the equivalent to about half that here in the states... Really and truly though, gas prices should be substantially lower at current crude prices.

Do you know what is different in the head he is producing vs the original head?

https://www.srqfabrications.com/product/96-02-4runner-strut-tower-kit

Any info on this re-engineering head?

Only seen this on a couple 4runners who do high speed off road dune stuff. Do you spend a lot of time on the dirt?

Admiral?

How is it effecting your life so far? - Working in a small community Bank means we'll stay open until the governments force us to have to shut. People need to have access to money and thus banks need to remain open. On the flip side, my other half will begin working from home shortly. Other than...

Is this your engine?

Is this just a problem on take off? Did the fluid change change the trans behavior at all? Does the car drive perfectly fine once moving? There is a earth wire for the trans near the oil filter housing. At least this is the case on the 1KZ model. Make sure this wire looks good. I'd have a look...

Noted, but in Trevors case was the car giving any symptoms of a failed injector? I would suspect smoke out back and poor performance? Having messed around with the injectors on these there's not much too them. Of course over time, the nozzle and spring can wear.

Yeah, unless you have reason to change them I wouldn't touch them. Plenty of motors out there on stock injectors well over 150k miles.

Are you located in the US? If so, do tell us more. You can get them rebuilt at any qualified diesel shop, or just throw in some recond ones. Any reason why you're replacing them? My original ones lasted about 250k miles before I threw in some recon ones. And I did so because I had a recond...

That's normal

This engine does not have a Carb. It does have a idle air control valve which can cause those symptoms? Is the check engine light on?

I've got a couple good 1KZ electronic pumps laying around if you're interested. They have the Europe Spec spill control valves which I believe will work on the AUS model with the correct plug.

You can visually look at the head and see if there are any marks. The AMC has a stamping on the outside that you can see. Not sure about other replacements though...

Have you played with the tyre pressures?

Also check your airbox lid is tight with the clips. They can resonate through to the inside of the truck if they're loose.

Just do a drain and refill and repeat after 30,000 miles or so. If the fluid comes out very bad, then repeat at a quicker interval instead. These boxes alongside fluids are pretty long lasting and robust, especially if they haven't seen extreme temps.

Check back the fitting on the calipers. Sometimes you won't see visible leaks but they'll be able to suck air in. And I believe you're supposed to bleed the furthest caliper first and make your way round to the closest one, including the rear load/bias valve mentioned above.

One things for sure, your grandfather looked after that one with zero signs of rust under that thing. Hope you can keep it the same way. Whats your case for wanting the rear diff lock?

Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery Ben! Stay positive in all this. And congrats to you and Bec.

Unfortunately it's not a recruitment problem. It's the new generation of workers who aren't as hard working as the older generations. Now I am speaking generic because there are also tons of hard working youngsters as well. But employers are having to settle, and adjust to suit the new...

That statistic sounds about right, and a lot of people I work with seem to fall into that category. But these are people who are also making $40,000+ a year. I hear them complaining about there financial position, meeting rent on time, medical expenses, caring for their children ect. But at the...

codes wont assist on the ABS. But if you have a search on pradopoint forum, they have the procedure for what pins to jump on the diagnostics port. What Shayne said is right though. It's probably a dusty ABS sensor on wheel. It may even go away with driving the truck a bit.

Totally get where you're coming from and unfortunately we live in a society/world where hard work doesn't equally translate to success or wealth. But I also see a lot of people who trap themselves in this poverty by life choices they make. And this doesn't set there children up for great...

Here's my view, having just turned 25. It's easy to think on paper financially times are more difficult for us newer generation now than 20 years ago, but don't we also have more opportunities now? A University Degree is virtually plausible for every kid. There are other programs available...

Hook up a boost gauge and make sure the turbo's boosting as it should. If it is, check the line that runs to the MAP sensor to make sure the ECU is seeing the boost levels. You could also have a blockage in the line somewhere?

Check the valve towards the bottom rear of the pump. That is needed to start too. I believe it adjusts fuel pressure. If the RPM sensor fails, it will want to cut the engine. I've had some spill control sensors read within spec but still be bad. There are also filters in the pump. One under the...

The tach dying would indicate the RPM sensor (the white plug on top of the pump) is losing a signal and therefore the engine thinks it's not running thus turning it off. I'd check the wires on this. You can also check the resistance of just about all the sensors including the SCV and see if they...

I think the whole DPF problems come down to how you drive the vehicle. They need long runs occasionally to convert deposits into ash. Apparently poor fuel can also cause clogged DPF's. On the VW forum, America suffers more DPF related issues than Europe. I'm assuming Europe has better diesel...

You should post some pictures if possible. What one person may deem as terrible rot, might not be so bad to someone else and maybe it's more repairable than you think. Is this area structural?

I've never really been a fan of applying any products on top of rust. Over the 20 years of protecting my truck, I did it once with a "rust proof" product and it did indeed accelerate the rust. I think it helped trap moisture underneath.

I never mentioned anything regarding the front suspension. Maybe you misread. Anyways, it sounds like you're going through a lot of effort chasing a couple more MPG when the likelihood is that the engine may just need some servicing done. Best of luck.

I don't know about this particular engine but that does not seem like a lot of oil. And if that's the case maybe the bearings failed on the turbos due to lack of oil. I'd connect a oil pressure gauge (or maybe read the ECU one if possible) to see what the engine is putting out. Check the oil...

I believe the one or two people I've heard do this only save 1-2mpg at best. They also comment on the front end steering become a little lighter and feeling less controlled. In my opinion, not worth it for the hassle you'll go through. Also much easier to fit free wheeling hubs then swapping the...

Damn, first cruiser I know of that suffered a timing belt failure. Do you know when it was last changed? I think normal interval change is about 70k miles and having done over 4 now, they all come off looking in great shape still. Yup, interference engine so likely that the pistons hit the...

Regarding the drain plug, worse case scenario you could manually pump out the oil from the fill plug and then re-fill. You might not be able to get 100% of it out but it should be OK. I think the rear diff goes through a lot more wear than the front anyway.

Yeah, do the torque converter lockup mod and you basically have full control of the box with no slippage. Best of both auto and manual boxes.

If you were in a hotter climate or tow a lot I'd say ditch the rad cooler and run the trans on a separate circuit (This is what I did) but you might be best keeping it to help heat the trans up in colder climates. Over here in the states, the 4runner people use extended lines for the rear...

I'd keep the Nissan one if I was you. I've had problems with multiple toyota ones. But it's more due to age than poor build.

Air leak in the system causing fuel to drain back to the tank. Either find the leak or stick a check valve in the lines somewhere to help.

I would have thought the front seats on all 90 series stuff would be interchangeable? The rear would be different accross LWB and SWB, and also the split seat vs straight seat, but even those might work.

Brilliant :sunglasses:

I've got the replacement milner bumper lights, for about a year now, no trouble Shayne. Odd that you're blowing a fuse. Would suggest a short or a something drawing a high amount of amps?

Michael, on the plus side an intercooler can save a engine should a turbo fail as small debris would get caught and not grenade the actual engine. Plus, the amount of stock turbo vehicles that come fitted with an intercooler, it's actually more of a concern why toyota didn't fit all there...

Not knocking the steps but are they strong mounted on the body vs the chassis itself? Does seem to sit about the same height of the original steps. Nice fabricating work though

Bob, nice work. Don't mean to go off topic, but do you know the part number for the chain in these?