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Ignition cyclinder issue?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Jimmyjames, Feb 23, 2024.

  1. Feb 24, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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    I wouldnt pressure wash the motor.
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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    Too late. I already did.

    I couldn’t resist. I just couldn’t help myself .

    I was very careful and used low pressures. Stayed away from the electronics as best I could.
     
  3. Feb 24, 2024 at 9:51 PM
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    Ugh. Never do that.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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    Bad news:

    I rechecked the trans fluid today and it’s definitely looking a little milky. Water in the transmission?

    IMG_1491.jpg
     
  5. Feb 25, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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    Whelp, time to replace the radiator and the trans fluid asap.

    It may have just started because of it sitting a long time. Your first picture looked good but this picture looks bad.
     
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  6. Feb 25, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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    I know that it was only driven 6-7 miles home from the off road park in this condition. Then for a few minutes in the backyard.

    Do you think the transmission sustained some damage?
     
  7. Feb 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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    No way to know until you do a full flush, filter change and run it.
     
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