Quote
Just bought this truck. Drive train whines like an old lady. Sounds like a turbo charger. Is there something about an old transmission or 3rd member that makes 'em do that? Seems to be coming from the back, but you know how sounds travel. Is this something worth worrying about?


Might pull the rear drive shaft and run around in front wheel drive. If that quiets it, might be the rear diff is the cause, could be a loose pinion flange (check for play), or drain the rear diff oil, t-case and trans oil and see if there is any in there and if there is any metal shavings on the drain plugs.


Quote
While I'm here, I can't seem to get my 1986 Toy 4X4 to stop leaking at the power steering box. I've replaced the return hose 3 times (where it seems to be leaking), and still leaks. Is there a seal on the top where the return hose attaches? Also, the "new" '90 4 Rnr leaks at the power steering too, though seems to leak from much further down. Whats with Toyota and power steering?


Could be that power steering fluid was used in there instead of the recommended auto tranny fluid (ATF). That will cause leaks.

r.c.brown@ieee.org
TruckEditor@tlca.org
Project: 4Crawler
4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code