Hey all - 1991 3VZe 4WD automatic - keep getting the A/T OIL TEMP light on when driving in hot temps and think it has to do with the transmission fluid viscosity. What's a recommended fluid for my model? Thanks a ton
Any tips for next time would be awesome
First 4x4 Toyota and I’m stoked. Drove it 2km home and the FL wheel almost came off. Jacked it up to retorque and the wheel was nuclear hot. Was hard to spin in the air so I’m guessing stuck caliper. I’m gonna dig into it more tomorrow after work
It’s got a laundry list of work that needs done, nothing huge and I couldn’t be more excited!
Any advice for a new 3vz owner is appreciated!
Hi all, I recently replaced my speedometer cable on my 1991 Toyota 4Runner and it now works but shakes all I’ve the place and makes a buzzing noise and will get more shakey above 50ish mph. Wondering if I need to remove the speedometer cable and lube it up more and that will solve the problem or if I need to replace the whole gauge cluster. Wanted some feedback before tearing apart the dash again. Thank you in advance
I recently swapped from a Mishimoto stock replacement radiator to a CST all metal copper/brass unit. I went through three warranty replacements on the Mishimotos because they all leaked where the plastic cores met aluminum. Anyway I’m seeing very slight temp fluctuations at highway speed only with the new radiator. It doesn’t reach anywhere worrisome on the gauge and probably only moves two or three needle widths on the gauge but it’s movement I’m not used to seeing. It never happens in town and I’ve burped the system numerous times and replaced the stat with an OEM unit to see if that would help but still does it. The water pump is only a few years old and ALL the hoses were replaced a few years back as well.
The only thing I’ve found is that I still have to burped the system well enough though I don’t think that would explain it happening at highway speeds only and the other explanation is that the increased capacity CST rad is cooling the fluid more than normal and because the stat is on the inlet side of the motor that it’s closing slightly at highway speeds causing the temp within the motor to rise slightly based on where the stat is in relation to the temp sensor.
Im happy to entertain either one here or let a third player enter the chat but the truck is a super healthy low mileage cream puff with essentially a brand new cooling system.
Please help.
Hi! I’m new here, and this is my 4Runner. I bought it from my brother, who bought it from another guy 2 or 3 months ago. He never drove it and just let it sit in the garage.
It’s a '91 4Runner with a 2LT diesel.
Today, when I was leaving the garage for the first time, several warning lights came on in the dash, and the alternator isn't charging. The battery, fuel filter, timing belt, and turbo lights are all lit up. The thing is, my brother says it wasn't like that when he brought the truck home—it just started today. Everything points to a broken alternator, but is it possible for one to break just from sitting? Am I missing something?
Basic alternator tests checked out OK (brushes, voltage regulator). The fuel filter is new with no broken plugs, and the T-belt warning light won't go off via the dashboard button.
I noticed it was broken, engine drove just fine until I fixed the wiring and put it back in. Now it doesn’t rev past 2k rpm nor shift (limp mode). Any ideas where to start?
Bought it for 1000$ from the owner who let it sit for 10 years. Stated it needed a new battery and fuel pump. Showed a video of it cranking but not fully turning over.
Replaced the battery and fuel pump today and it still won’t turnover. Where should I head to next? Spark plugs and fuel injectors? Thanks in advance.
Planning on throwing a 3.4 into it once I run the life out of this motor.
In an attempt to reduce rotating mass since I’ve strapped a tent to the roof and got my AC working again I finally installed some Aisin hubs. Not sure what the overall gain will be but I have to believe that every little bit helps with a brick that made 150hp from new. The install was easy and with a little hub cap trimming everything sits perfectly and looks like it came that way from factory.
Picked up the 94 two days ago and loving it so far. 285k miles on her so I’m thinking a suspension refresh is in order. Can anyone give me the recipe on a quality 2-3” lift? It doesn’t seem there are many complete kits out there for sale like there are for newer generations. Thanks for any recommendations!
My 94’ came with a fob that currently is not working. I’ve put a new battery in it and still nothing. Wondering if this circuit board looks cooked? Or could it be something else? I think it would be really cool to get this to work. Thanks in advance for any tips!
Had it for about 2 years now and I don’t think I’ll ever sell lol best car ever make sure to do upgraded headers to defeat head gasket issues
Learned stick Monday, picked her up yesterday, driving cross country in it now :)
Mi suegro me regaló esta 1995 4Runner con la condición de que debía arreglarla y sería mía. Estuvo parada por más de dos años ya que un día camino a casa mi suegro cuenta que dejó de cambiar de marcha (cambio o velocidad) era como si la camioneta solo se quedara en primera marcha y el motor solo se revoluciona a muchas rpms. Llevo todo el verano intentando repararla pero ningún mecánico sabe que tiene han abierto y tanto aceite como engranajes se ven bien, intenté hacer el diagnóstico electrónico con el Obd 1 pero no logré que me diera códigos pues la luz de chek engine se queda encendida.
Espero que alguien me pueda ayudar es una 4Runner 1995 automática motor 3VZE