common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners?

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common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners? #724529 05/22/06 06:08 AM

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Sandpoint, ID

fly_it_slow Offline

Getting the Wheeling Fever

I'll be pulling my engine out for a rebuild and going through my very worn '87 and would like to beef up any and all common items that are known to fail under hard use. Could some of you experts suggest areas that need reinforcement or that commonly break with hard use?

Thanks.

Joa

Re: common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners? [Re: fly_it_slow] #724530 05/23/06 02:32 AM

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Albuquerque, NM

chuckles

Getting the Wheeling Fever

From what I know, the head gaskets and timing chain assemblies are prone to failure. Look in the tech section for some helpful hints on 22RE rebuilds..

85 Runner. (Camo Beast)

Re: common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners? [Re: chuckles] #724531 05/23/06 08:39 PM

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Seattlegti Offline

Body Damage is Cool

I've had to repair/replace quite a few things in the front steering/suspension due to lack of maintenance. Don't think the previuos owner had ever heard of a zert fitting.

CV boots, ball joints, steering knuckle,repack hubs,replace brake pads,shocks, bushings, etc. Nothing too difficult, just time consuming. Made a huge differenc in road feel though, I'd say worth it in the long run.
Might check it all out while the head is bieng machined.

Might as well drain a refill your diffs and trans while your already dirty.

Re: common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners? [Re: Seattlegti] #724532 05/24/06 04:02 AM

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Sandpoint, ID

fly_it_slow Offline

Getting the Wheeling Fever

How about stuff that's actually broken with hard use? Including systems things that are common (power steering, alternator, etc)?

Thanks.

Joa

Re: common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners? [Re: fly_it_slow] #724533 05/24/06 04:32 AM

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Las Cruces, NM

DRTDEVL

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Idler arm

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Re: common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners? [Re: DRTDEVL] #724534 05/24/06 05:44 PM

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Eastkabumfuck,OR, USA

Seattlegti Offline

Body Damage is Cool

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Idler arm

Good call. I keep a spare in my truck box.

Re: common failure modes on 1st gen 4runners? [Re: fly_it_slow] #724535 06/01/06 03:29 AM

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Fairbanks, Alaska

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Open up the wire harness for the fuel injectors and remove those butt splices and solder them instead.

Also send the injectors and the CS injector to www.witchhunter.com for reconditoning.

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