engine shutter

quick question. I have a 04 3.4l taco noticed the other day that when accelerating the motor shutters and is hesitate. Would this be caused by bad plugs??

 

Check your spark plug wires. My truck did something similar when accelerating and changing them fixed it

 

Could be a lot of things, but checking spark plugs and wires would be a good place to start. Is it throwing any codes?

 

idk don't have a code reader my check engine light just came on

 

Do you have an Advance or Autozone around? They will have a code scanner you can borrow. Most will just ask to hold onto your license while you take the scanner out to the truck. Some might even check the codes for you.

 

yup that's where I am heading now

 

Let us know what you find, buddy!

 

well guys I changed plugs and fuel filter and took it on a short test drive so far so good 3 plugs were fouled and the filter was oozing black crap. Will update after I drive it for a longer period

 

Glad it seems to have solved the issue. Hope it keeps running smoothly!

 

same here it's my work truck but for this being the first issue I've ever had with 151kmi gota love Toyota

 

Yup! I'm a Toyota guy for life. I now own three. My 96 5 lug Tacoma, and two 2nd gen 4runners. Picked up the 5 lug 4 years ago for $250 and rebuilt it. 20k miles on the rebuild and it's never let me down. Bought the two 4runners (91 and 94) for $300 apiece, not running. About to start that project. Make one good engine out of the two and put it in the 94. Swap bumpers, tires and lift from the 91 to the 94 and what's left of the 91 will become a hillbilly trail rig with a Chevy 350 in it.

 

oh nice sounds like a fun project I've been looking for a 4runner so the family is comfortable my taco is only a xtcab but definitely a Toyota fan for life by far

 

My 5 lug is an xtracab too. I guess it's not really comfortable for the passengers, especially since the jump seats hold my tools and gear. Can't wait to have the 4runner on the road, so I can comfortably haul more than one other person! My best friend has a 97 4runner, and it's great for hauling around his family. Easily fits two car seats. Good trucks for a little family.

 

I hear ya on the tools lol I couldn't fit anything else if I wanted to. Ya I got my eyes on the computer everyday for one. Keep me posted on that 4runner build tho very curious to see how it turns out.

 

No problem! I started a build thread on them, there are some pictures in there.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/double-trouble-the-fenwicks-t4r-build-b-s.406570/

 

I like it shame he plasti dipped it though

 

Yeah, it'll be a good bit of work to get all of that off, but I don't mind. Gonna be interesting to see what color all the body panels are, since I found out one fender is actually a gray/silver color. I will probably end up spray painting it myself like I did my 5 lug:

 

oh nice that looks way awesome I'm thinking about painting my rims

 

It's pretty easy, the biggest tip I could give is don't be afraid to use painter's tape! I taped everything off on my truck as I went, even the Toyota lettering on the tailgate. It came out perfect because I used tape.


Let me know how your rims come out!

 

will do I'm thinking all black but a red logo on the center