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Did you ask Mitchel1 if they have an update or know some way to get the CD to load? Does the CD still load in other XP computers? There's a compatibility tab in Vista for running older programs, but it helps if the CD opens in the first place!
Thanks
Read the code. Spending money to try to "guess the problem" is pointless.
Good luck!
I am Canadian working in Africa. I have a small company here. A friend brought his 2005 V6 4 Runner to me having come back from a dessart trip.
His remarks the engine gauges first showed loss of oil pressure, then overheating, the radiator blew, there is mixing of oil and water in the radiator.
He had the same problem 6 months ago in Apain. No parts available here. We will order parts parts through his dealership in Spain.
I found your comments helpful.
- need to get both head gaskets and full head overhaul kit
- you recommeded Ishino head gaskets designed for this problem
along with new Corteco head bolts and washers
-we will check the head for warpage. It was already planed once the last time the headgaskets were replaced.
Does this also apply to the 2005 model Toyota 4 Runner?
The engine ID plate shows the model to be B1717 (fuel injected) (has Air conditioning)
Any suggestions how to most easily dismantle the exhaust to get the heads off.
I have no engine manual. What are head torque specs for the vehicle.
What is the best way to get ahold of a repair manuel?
Thanks for any advise you have.
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I currently have the original brake pads & rotors. The brakes were cleaned & adjusted at the time of the 90 mile service, and I was told I had 30% left in the front pads, and 60% in the rear. When stopping prior to the service, I would feel a slight pulsing of sorts under most stops. To me it felt like the rotors needed turned, but I am a little rusty on that feeling as I haven't done it to a car in over 10 years. After the service, the pulsing feeling went away for a few weeks. I forgot to mention it to the dealer at the time of service. Now the feeling is back, although usually only when slowing down more slowly - I had a panic-type stop last week when someone pulled out in front of me and I didn't notice anything beyond the anti-lcoks then as best I can recall.
Do you guys think I need my rotors turned, or is it something else? Is it time to replace the front pads or at least close enough to time that I should look into it now? I would like to keep the truck for at least 3 more years, and it is my daily driver as well as our primary vehicle for trips.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
-Duke
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Turning the rotors scrapes a layer off them. At some point there is no more "layer" to scrape.
Usually a turn will do it but at some point they will have to be replaced.
Thanks for everyone's help!
FYI, I have checked the door switches, all are traveling freely. If I manually lock all the doors (to include using the key to lock the back door), and I hit the remote lock button, it gives me the single beep saying the doors are locked. Otherwise, I cannot lock the vehicle using the remote, or either the drivers side or passenger side lock button. All methods work for unlock.
Kevin
Have you looked under the vehicle to see if anything is on the exhaust system that doesn't belong there, like maybe some undercoating overspray?
Drive the vehicle for a few days with the windows up and the air running to see if the smell goes away. Let us know what you find. Good luck.
In short - with dealers anything is possible.
If your car is under warranty - take it to the service department.
Your problem is definitely the exhaust/converter. This is very common on 03-07 4runners. Toyota has a tsb and fixes this problem under warranty. For more info go to www.t4r.org and google this topic. Lots of runner owners have responded to this problem and you can find links to the actual tsb in this very good runner site. I have an 0r SR5 runner with similar problem and have the tsb but have not as yet approached a dealer with the problem
when they took the front wheel off (I do not know what side), they told me my calipers had seized up and they could not free them. This meant that they would need to start from scratch in rebuilding the brakes, and all associated parts/pieces/etc. The final tally came to $1062. However, now the truck stops worse than before. As soon as I started driving away, I noticed that I had to press the pedal to the firewall before the truck would stop. I drove back to the garage and told them of this.
A mechanic test drove the vehicle, and told me that the new brakes needed time to get seated. He told me to give it a couple of days, and I should be fine. I asked him if there were any type of adjustments that could be done, and he said no adjustments could be made.
It is 2 weeks later, and I am taking the truck back to the dealer. The brakes have not improved over this period of time.
Has anyone ever had this problem in the past? Does anyone have an idea of what this issue could be? Is the mechanic telling me the truth about adjusting the brakes? It seems to me that the brakes have been adjusted in the past, especially when they start to wear out.
Thank you for your help, and for reading this message.
If you have a timing chain, then it's up to you if you if you want to replace the water pump. AT 90,000 miles I would begin to think about replacement. At 100K I would replace it. Water pumps may or may not give a warning before they start to leak.Also, this isn't a job the dealer has to tackle. A good independent can perform this work as well.
How much is your piece of mind worth in the heat of August driving almost 2000 miles?
Only you can answer that.
Thanks again!!!!
Interestingly, when we had our car towed to the nearest Toyota dealership, after getting stranded in Kansas when the oil light came one (plenty of oil, which LOOKED nice and clean, too), they didn't mention that this sludge problem has been so prevalent. Perhaps they're discouraged from mentioning it??
I agree, though, that people need to get this word out, and apparently it's not just the Camrys and Highlanders with the sludge, either.
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