Holy crap I've gotta stop buying cars...

CraigB · September 13th, 2009, 2:48 AM

So I have added another vehicle to my fleet. It's a 1994 Toyota 4Runner, 275k miles, 3.0l V6, 5-speed, 4wd, etc.

Here's the kicker, low oil pressure and a light knock from the engine.

Got a few poser photos here, maybe they should be spoilered...

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/09/12/4runner_1.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/09/12/4runner_2.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/09/12/4runner_3.jpg

Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, other than the engine and the left front CV axle it seems to be in good shape. I guess I'll keep an eye out for a low mile used engine. Until then I'll see how much torture this poor Toyota will take...

TomCat · September 13th, 2009, 2:53 AM

Nice!

idk · September 13th, 2009, 2:54 AM

Since i didn't follow your previous history... whats the point in buying such a thing when u don't need it? Mhh... don't really get it. You could also have bought a used Hamburger or a bag saw dust. Might be no more useless.. but a lot cheaper?

Prost264 · September 13th, 2009, 3:06 AM

I love a 4Runner. I'm not sure why, but I've always had a soft spot for them.

The new one one the other hand.. gross:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/2010-toyota-4runner-large_1.jpg

katwalk · September 13th, 2009, 3:13 AM

"1984 Mustang SVO • 2000 Taurus • 1999 Ranger"
So you have a sports car, a daily driver, a pickup and a SUV?
That's fine whats the issue! car for ever occasion. images/smilies/lol.gif

2Billion · September 13th, 2009, 3:14 AM

This is why I'm glad I have no money. Otherwise I'd probably have something very similar (except made by Nissan).

nouseferaname90 · September 13th, 2009, 3:45 AM

I would have bought around 10 $5000 cars by now if I had the money.. there are so many that I want....Volvo 850R, Ford Ranger, Toyota 4Runner (the one you have), Toyota MR2 turbo, Miata, and so on.

Labcoatguy · September 13th, 2009, 3:53 AM

Yup, that's the 3VZ-E engine for you. Look for a replacement 3.4L 5VZ-FE if you can, they're built much more robustly with fewer issues.

CraigB · September 13th, 2009, 5:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idk

Since i didn't follow your previous history... whats the point in buying such a thing when u don't need it? Mhh... don't really get it. You could also have bought a used Hamburger or a bag saw dust. Might be no more useless.. but a lot cheaper?

Your probably right, but I have been needing a 4wd for winter. I get tired of slip sliding around in the 2wd truck and getting stuck in parking lots that haven't been cleared.

Quote:

Originally Posted by katwalk

"1984 Mustang SVO • 2000 Taurus • 1999 Ranger"
So you have a sports car, a daily driver, a pickup and a SUV?
That's fine whats the issue! car for ever occasion. images/smilies/lol.gif

Seems that I have all the bases covered. images/smilies/lol.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Billion

This is why I'm glad I have no money. Otherwise I'd probably have something very similar (except made by Nissan).

I did that once. Had a 240SX, a Altima and a Pickup. Sold them one by one and replaced them with Fords, kinda getting away from that a little.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Labcoatguy

Yup, that's the 3VZ-E engine for you. Look for a replacement 3.4L 5VZ-FE if you can, they're built much more robustly with fewer issues.

I'll read up on that, wonder how straight a swap it is. Though with 275k miles on it I doubt it was owed anything. I did see some guys with 2JZ power under the hood of their 3rd gen trucks. Hmm... images/smilies/lol.gif

Spectre · September 13th, 2009, 6:04 AM

Just FYI, the local 'acceptable' rebuilders get $555 for a 3VZ-E short block with a $220 core. Complete long block is $1295 with a $520 core.

3VZ-E's get rebuilt a lot, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting these prices in Springfield, KC, or Tulsa.

WillDAQ · September 13th, 2009, 9:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigB

That's some very careless parking... images/smilies/tongue.gif

camelfarmer · September 13th, 2009, 3:28 PM

Driving over rocks = fun.

275k is freaking loads though.

Have fun with it.

CraigB · September 13th, 2009, 5:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

Just FYI, the local 'acceptable' rebuilders get $555 for a 3VZ-E short block with a $220 core. Complete long block is $1295 with a $520 core.

3VZ-E's get rebuilt a lot, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting these prices in Springfield, KC, or Tulsa.

Thanks for the info. One of the local salvages has one, I'm going to call on it tomorrow see what they want for it and how many miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillDAQ

That's some very careless parking... images/smilies/tongue.gif

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by camelfarmer

Driving over rocks = fun.

275k is freaking loads though.

Have fun with it.

Driving over other stuff is fun, too... images/smilies/lol.gif

nouseferaname90 · September 13th, 2009, 6:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigB

other stuff

People?

stevanford1 · September 13th, 2009, 6:43 PM

1UZ-FE.

CraigB · September 13th, 2009, 8:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nouseferaname90

People?

Not what I had in mind, but whatever makes you feel good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevanford1

1UZ-FE.

Hmm....

matt2000 · September 14th, 2009, 1:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Billion

This is why I'm glad I have no money. Otherwise I'd probably have something very similar (except made by Nissan).

I'd buy a Discovery.

Looks good, I think we had that over here as the Hilux Surf and I've always liked them (despite the amount of chrome that some people put on them). Now get it off road properly, those are mud tyres.

Sruikyl · September 14th, 2009, 2:02 PM

You should do a 2jz swap with noz.
but no srsly, good luck with the project, seems like a fun off roader.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j257/syiproductions/2jz_swap.jpg

matt2000 · September 14th, 2009, 2:04 PM

Whatever you were trying to post a photo didn't work. images/smilies/wink.gif

Blayde · September 14th, 2009, 6:30 PM

That thing looks fun, I love an easy to use, easy to run offroader. And for a 15 year old 4x4, it looks good.

Also, is that rear bumper dinged?

September 13th, 2009, 2:48 AM	#1
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 5:03 AM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Holy crap I've gotta stop buying cars... So I have added another vehicle to my fleet. It's a 1994 Toyota 4Runner, 275k miles, 3.0l V6, 5-speed, 4wd, etc. Here's the kicker, low oil pressure and a light knock from the engine. Got a few poser photos here, maybe they should be spoilered... Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, other than the engine and the left front CV axle it seems to be in good shape. I guess I'll keep an eye out for a low mile used engine. Until then I'll see how much torture this poor Toyota will take... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

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TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 5:56 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,173 Rep Power: 70	Nice! __________________

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idk Joined: Feb 18th, 2007 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: SW Germany Age: 24 Posts: 474 Rep Power: 19	Since i didn't follow your previous history... whats the point in buying such a thing when u don't need it? Mhh... don't really get it. You could also have bought a used Hamburger or a bag saw dust. Might be no more useless.. but a lot cheaper? __________________

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katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: 6:49 AM Location: Massastupid Age: 20 Posts: 3,767 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 166	"1984 Mustang SVO • 2000 Taurus • 1999 Ranger" So you have a sports car, a daily driver, a pickup and a SUV? That's fine whats the issue! car for ever occasion. __________________ Warning: user may make lewd comments about your penis. Please excuse the estrogen overdose and have a bear.

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nouseferaname90 Joined: May 28th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 2,381 Rep Power: 39	I would have bought around 10 $5000 cars by now if I had the money.. there are so many that I want....Volvo 850R, Ford Ranger, Toyota 4Runner (the one you have), Toyota MR2 turbo, Miata, and so on. __________________ ~~I want to own a Saab one day...but not if Saab is bought by the Chinese~~ I support Koenegsaab GM, An American RE:TARDATION

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Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Last Online: 12:12 AM Location: Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 2,617 Car: Mach 5 Rep Power: 42	I love a 4Runner. I'm not sure why, but I've always had a soft spot for them. The new one one the other hand.. gross:

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2Billion Joined: Dec 7th, 2005 Last Online: 6:38 AM Age: 24 Posts: 1,043 Car: '10 Toyota Matrix XR Rep Power: 108	This is why I'm glad I have no money. Otherwise I'd probably have something very similar (except made by Nissan).

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Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 7:06 AM Location: Boston, MA Age: 26 Posts: 4,422 Car: A Jaaaaaaaag. Rep Power: 235	Yup, that's the 3VZ-E engine for you. Look for a replacement 3.4L 5VZ-FE if you can, they're built much more robustly with fewer issues.

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Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 6:06 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,339 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	Just FYI, the local 'acceptable' rebuilders get $555 for a 3VZ-E short block with a $220 core. Complete long block is $1295 with a $520 core. 3VZ-E's get rebuilt a lot, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting these prices in Springfield, KC, or Tulsa. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

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camelfarmer Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bristol Posts: 363 Car: Ford focus Rep Power: 12	Driving over rocks = fun. 275k is freaking loads though. Have fun with it.

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,376 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 85	That thing looks fun, I love an easy to use, easy to run offroader. And for a 15 year old 4x4, it looks good. Also, is that rear bumper dinged? __________________ Crayon'd in MS Paint Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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