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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Wolverinemech, May 2, 2024.

  1. May 2, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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    Wolverinemech

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    Wolverinemech [OP] New Member

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    So i just bought a 94 4runner 4x4 with 3.0L. This is my first toyota but i always wanted one as i always had 4x4s all my 40+ years of age. It ran ok but it was only $3k. So i pulled the trigger and headed home. I had a 100 mile trip home with the wife and kids trailing behind. So about 40 miles later the small water line on the oil cooler popped a hole and i lost all my coolant. Temp gauge did not give warning. It overheated so i pulled over and damn was it hot. Smelled burnt AF. After it cooled down it cranked over like it had no compression and wont start. So i got towed home. Guessing i need at least head gaskets. Maybe new heads. So its a project now. But im not giving up yet i do my own mech work so im gonna fix it myself as i always do. So anyway HI YALL.
     
    Wolverinemech, May 2, 2024
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  2. May 2, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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    Wolverinemech

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    Wolverinemech [OP] New Member

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    Oh here is the pics i have so farIMG_0711.jpg IMG_0712.jpg
     
    Wolverinemech, May 2, 2024
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  3. May 2, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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    DesertSurfer

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    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    How about an engine swap from 3.0 to 3.4, junk yard or remanufactured. Welcome to the forum!
     
    DesertSurfer, May 2, 2024
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  4. May 2, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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    Wolverinemech

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    Wolverinemech [OP] New Member

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    Yea looking into it. I need it to be smog legal so i need to find a whole donor vehicle but that is an option. Gonna tear into it and see how bad it is. If i can fix it for cheap than ill run the 3.0 till i can get a 3.4 to swap.
     
    Wolverinemech, May 2, 2024
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  5. May 3, 2024 at 1:18 AM
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    BS67 8404 USMC Doc

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    Welcome Ryan!
     
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  6. May 3, 2024 at 2:29 AM
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    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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  7. May 3, 2024 at 2:57 AM
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    Welcome from Wisconsin! Not a great 1st trip in the "new" ride, but the good trips are ahead
     
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  8. May 3, 2024 at 5:12 AM
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    welcome
     
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  9. May 3, 2024 at 7:49 AM
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    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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  10. May 3, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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    Ironguy Kind of New

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from Arizona!
     
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  11. May 3, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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    Welcome!


    Looks like a great project car
     
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  12. May 3, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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    jwctaco Retired

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