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Post by bluerunner on Feb 22, 2009 14:38:38 GMT -5
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Post by bluerunner on Feb 23, 2009 18:36:13 GMT -5
so thats ^^ my project and i have a few questions. will new 4runner seats fit in mine? and for the engine. i have the 3.0 v6 but i've heard nothing but horror stories about it. it is currently not running because the timing belt broke sending pistons into valves so i bought the truck cheap with the intent to rebuild the engine and have a good 4x4 but should i just keep the engine or should i swap in a 22re? im kinda on a budget and i would rather just keep what i got but if im just gonna be paying for it later then i might wanna change it right? thanks for the reply in advance
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captainmorgan
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Post by captainmorgan on Feb 23, 2009 20:37:10 GMT -5
the 3VZE is a NON interferance engine meaning the valves and pistons will NOT touch. change your timing belt and you should be good. this would also be a good time to change your thermostat and water pump if needed.
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Post by bluerunner on Feb 24, 2009 19:35:47 GMT -5
really? i just got it the other day and i don't even have the keys yet (the guy lost them). but he said that the timeing belt broke and he replaced it and ran it til it stopped running. so what went wrong?
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Post by yotanut7 on Feb 24, 2009 23:26:10 GMT -5
A motor needs 3 things to run. Air, fuel and a spark. Check those. While you are checking things, make sure the timing is on and check the oil.
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captainmorgan
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Post by captainmorgan on Feb 25, 2009 1:03:18 GMT -5
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first check the oil. but im guessing he just got the timing off. easy fix
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Post by bluerunner on Feb 25, 2009 20:10:51 GMT -5
thanks guys. im getting a couple of warm days so i'll have to check it out.
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Post by ediblecrayons03 on Mar 8, 2009 21:20:23 GMT -5
what are your plans for the project?/
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Post by bluerunner on Mar 21, 2009 18:26:22 GMT -5
well its been a while since i've been on but here are some pictures of the status so far.
my intention for this truck is a dd and weekend offroader. so that is where im going with this. ;D
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Post by bluerunner on Mar 21, 2009 18:49:44 GMT -5
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Post by bluerunner on Mar 21, 2009 18:57:07 GMT -5
just so you know: it is an SR5 v6 fully loaded with power windows and locks rear heat sport seats etc. the only thing it doesn't have that i wish it did was the inclometer. here are some pics of the stripped interior. final pic is of the back end which i coated with bedliner then painted grey to match interior.  Image Hosting Image Hosting Image Hosting Image Hostingfinished interior pics coming soon. |
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Post by bluerunner on Mar 21, 2009 19:06:16 GMT -5
i the interior i replaced most of the dash. as you could see it was pretty messed up. i cleaned the seats and carpet like there was no tomorrow :shootme: . lol and i used interior paint to brighten up some of the panels. anyway. time to move to the engine. i worked on taking it out to see whats up with it. sorry not many pics on that because i just got into it and didn't mess with taking any pics.  Image Hostingthe reason the truck was so cheap  Image Hostingthere is the final result. the result is that i have to replace the engine. the pistons are all chewed up, the bearings looked like someone took a grinder to them and the crank shaft was a b*t*h to get out of the block because one rod was basically "welded" to it. not fun |
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Post by bluerunner on Mar 21, 2009 19:13:42 GMT -5
so i should be getting a new engine that is currently in a running truck (so i know its good) but in the mean time i got a good set of wheels and tires and a new top. i don't know what brand the wheels are but they are 15"x8" and the tires are procomp x-terrains 31/10.50/15 which have about half tread left. the top is almost perfect. the L-trim pieces don't have any rust and the top isn't faded. i got the top for $125 and the wheels and tires for $200. boy i love craigslist.  Image Hosting Image Hosting |
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Post by turkeyhill86 on May 6, 2009 13:30:10 GMT -5
will a g56 trans work brhind the 22re engine or do i need to get a w56 trans
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