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Purchasing my 94 today

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Iggzz, Aug 31, 2020.

  1. Aug 31, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    Iggzz

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    Iggzz [OP] New Member

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    Just joined the forum as I am on my way to pick up a 94 4runner. I hope to get plenty of insight into maintenance and upgrades and i know forums are the best place for knowledge. I look forward to talking to everyone. I am purchasing for $850 so hopefully it is an ok deal 118712378_10224374488132493_901964977778824065_o.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 31, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    Iggzz

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  3. Aug 31, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    BestGen

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    33"KM2s, 4.88s, Spartan Locker, TG rear bumper, AllPro Kickout sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BJS, OME 2" Dakar springs.
    Welcome aboard! :cheers:

    Usually the two biggest things to look out for on these trucks is frame rust and blown head gaskets(BHG). The frames are boxed and rust from the inside out. Take a screwdriver and poke around underneath. They also like to rust out around the windshield frame(which has been a dealbreaker for me). The other common issue is the 3.0 is notorious for BHG, which is caused by the rear exhaust routing behind the cylinder head and cooking the two rear cylinders. Good luck!
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    trlhiker

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    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    Welcome and congrats. Hopefully the owner kept up all the maintenance. And check for frame rust as Best said.
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    atgparker

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    atgparker Cal Poly, ETME 1988

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    Eric,
    Welcome,
    Hey, I can see the emblem on the grill but state that it is a 3VZ-E 3.0L V6 with auto or a 5 speed for the transmission in your profile.
    That helps the right people to get on the right page with helping out.
     
    atgparker, Aug 31, 2020
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  6. Aug 31, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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    $850 seems awfully low, I would take a very long and thorough look through everything. Poke the frame for rust, check the engine oil and transmission fluid, and get as much info as you can about previous maintenance. Assuming you don't find any major problems like the aforementioned BHG or frame rust, that's a hell of a deal. Welcome to the forum.:kona:
     
    watermelonman122, Aug 31, 2020
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  7. Aug 31, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Welcome to the forum!
     
    Thatbassguy, Aug 31, 2020
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    Replaced EGR vacuum modulator!
    I picked up my '95 4runner for $800.00. 250k miles. Very clean. Almost no rust (Oregon vehicle). But, it ran like crap and not over 3000 rpm.

    After some diagnosis we found a blocked catalytic converter, a broken EGR vacuum modulator, and a noisy transfer case output bearing.

    Cat and EGR fixed. Bearing, next! Looks like dropping the trans is the way to go.
     
    Fishguy, Sep 1, 2020
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    Why does it have a Wisconsin license plate?
    Edit: Sorry its one of those days, I didn't read the username
     
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  10. Sep 3, 2020 at 3:29 AM
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    2 different people n 4 runners....
     
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    :computercoffee: Don't know why I didn't bother looking at the name
     
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    Replaced EGR vacuum modulator!
    No prob, Bob.
     
    Fishguy, Sep 3, 2020
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