TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Feb 10, 2017 at 8:45 AM
    LTDSC

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    4wd, timing belt was just done. Only thing i noticed was the valve gaskets have a small leak
     
  2. Feb 10, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    Head gasket or valve cover? Very different fixes but I think you mean valve cover. Those are easy and about $125 to replace if you do it yourself. It's a great introductory repair to get yourself familiar with the 3.4.
     
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    valve covers, easy fix for him. Ill probably end up doing it because he cant even change his brakes lol
     
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    Yeah I've done them twice and if interested wasn't for the massive sludge build up it would only take 1.5 hours. I'd make him do it with you, he'd learn to do the spark plugs and wires at the same time.
     
  5. Feb 10, 2017 at 9:12 AM
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    definitely going to make him hand me tools and watch and learn.
     
  6. Feb 10, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    Sounds like some good training to me
     
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    need to change my oil tomorrow before my vegas trip. I dont think ill get another clear weekend before then. Rolled 170k this week :anonymous:
     
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    Time to ditch it
     
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    im just waiting for a stack of cash to be placed in my hands.
     
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    Yes sir. Non interference motor but it's an expensive job. Most want it done because of the cost to replace.
     
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    So just got home and my daughter slammed the door open, well the 4runner was on the receiving end...:annoyed:


    Not the end of the world but ugh.

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    Lmao yeah that's a horrible picture. Wtf am I looking at?
     
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    It's not bad just a giant white streak. It's about 2" long.
     
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    I see it too...and whatever that black ish is
     
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    Yeah yeah yeah, the rigs dirty and was wet. I hate you all!
     
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    Been spending time with the family. Snuck out to get one coat of paint on the bumper to see what it looked like. Pretty good color match

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    Looks good!
     

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