1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
I need help with 2 differnt things first my front wheels are not locking in when i put my 4runner in 4x4 so i am wanting to convert to manual hubs is there any thing that needs to be done besides buy the hubs abd convertion kit and put them on???????

Next this is the big one I have what seems to be a rod knocking BUT when i drive down the road it will stop or at least quite down to where you can't hear it if you have it running and try to power break at around 2000RPMS it stops

CAN ANYONE HELP ME <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Hubs answered in your Runner section crosspost.

Which engine in the Runner; 22RE or 3.0?

I have the 3.0 v6 and where is the runner cross post??

You posted a similar question in the 4Runner Forum and the response was to have a look at the tech sections offered here in the header at the top of the page.

If you are not getting 4 wheel drive, swapping to manual hubs will not help on a 2nd generation 4Runner. They are locked all the time and the advantage of the manual hubs is the ability to unlock them for highway travel in good weather. You have another issue that you need to check out. I am no expert on this but there is an electrical or vacuum operated doodad on the front end that will lock the axle into 4 wheel drive when you operate the shifter inside the truck. Right now, it is not doing what it is supposed to do and that is why you are not getting 4 wheel drive.

However, let me suggest you figure out what is happening with your engine first. A knock is not a good thing so you need to find out why before you have a ventilated block and have to find yourself a replacement engine.

Randy

Thanks for the Great info as far as the engine I am sure it is fine I am thinking that it is a cracked flex plate/ flywheel So i will soon be replacing the flywheel and torque converter......Also I wanted to post the web address incase someone else needs to do this as well again Thanks

THIS IS THE WEB ADDY TO DELETE THE ADD HUB SYSTEM ON A TOYOTA <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/add/

Do you get the knock sound when you first start the engine when it is cold?

no it is when the engine warms up and the noise is right between the bell housing and the oil pan and it stops and or gets quite when I am driving or if i am sitting still with it in gear and give it gas like i am going to power brake when it gets to around 2000 RPMS it stops