TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Dec 28, 2016 at 7:08 PM
    ramonortiz55

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    think he's trolling?
     
  2. Dec 28, 2016 at 8:45 PM
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    Who sells an engine for $75 in the first place?
     
  3. Dec 29, 2016 at 12:13 AM
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    Well pulled the supercharger tonight, I forget how easy it is to and how it takes more time to replace the stupid belt. Also started on the valve covers because I have a ton of oil on the back of the engine and steering rack. Glad I did do them as they are awful and so much caked on crud. This engine hasn't seen much TLC and I have a major clean up before I put it all back together.

    On that note, any good ways to remove all the caked on oil off the engine and valve covers? Been using some brake cleaner and paper towels but that is slow and inefficient.

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  4. Dec 29, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    Light a match
     
  5. Dec 29, 2016 at 7:57 AM
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    JWaldz It puts the Joe Dirt in the hole

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    I get to do valve covers [again] b/c apparently it's leaking at the back.. I did them like 6 months ago :pout: :frusty:

    All I can say is be sure to use FIPG.
     
  6. Dec 29, 2016 at 8:50 AM
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    mod day? :boink:
     
  7. Dec 29, 2016 at 9:39 AM
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    Lighter fluid first right? Just to be sure.

    Geez, apparently it is valve cover gasket month. Luckily it's not a bad job at all, just tedious and frustrating. I say just V8 it!

    I am so tempted to pick this one up and try a swap...my wife would kill me! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/5933745665.html
     
  8. Dec 29, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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    $300!??!?

    DOOO ITTTTT
     
  9. Dec 29, 2016 at 10:18 AM
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  10. Dec 29, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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    Mines cheaper and has a purty boost gauge...
     
  11. Dec 29, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    but second gen..
     
  12. Dec 29, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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  13. Dec 29, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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  14. Dec 29, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    JWaldz It puts the Joe Dirt in the hole

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    Yea, cus that's less tedious and frustrating of a job lol.
     
  15. Dec 29, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    Psh it's an afternoon and 4 beer job...
     
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    If it's that simple @SCRunner12 come take care of it for me :bananadance:
     
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    Finally got some adult sized tires on the old gal!

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    Good choice in tire, I love mine!
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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    made the custom grille on my L/t runner more custom this weekend. turned out nice for my first time using bondo
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