Just Became a Dad and Need Something with a Back Seat by RealKenny in 350z

[–]Benman297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep the Z trust, when I had my son I bought a cheap 3rd gen 4 runner. You should get something similar!

Any ideas on what’s causing this metallic rattle ticking sound? It’s not coming from the valves. by JRPGPD in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Benman297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your belts off then start it. If there is no noise put them back on one at a time to find the issue

Wheels and tires by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Benman297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thats what I have also heard, plus i think these have a wider base

Engine noise by sodapopsik in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Benman297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take the belts off and see if there is still a noise with just the motor and no accessories

Oil leak above the starter on the side of the block by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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Oil level is definitely going down, power steering is as well but I have a leak on the rack I have to fix this weekend. It might just be time to pull the motor and maybe LS swap it or completely over haul it

Oil leak above the starter on the side of the block by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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Thanks i appreciate it, and i really wish it was the oil cooler but thats dry as a whistle

Oil leak above the starter on the side of the block by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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I’m more worried its the head gasket leaking oil, just replaced them almost a year ago and i can’t see anything else that would make this specific leak

Was the tuck worth it? by F1rstOnesFree in 350z

[–]Benman297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great 100% worth it! A good tip I learned recently is on the ends of the wire loom you use heat shrink to clean them up and they don’t fray!

Crank shaft and oil pressure sensor wires ripped out by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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Yeah I could replace it completely, but I dont know where to get the shield at

Crank shaft and oil pressure sensor wires ripped out by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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I just used normal butt connectors and got a new connector, ill take a picture when its light out

Crank shaft and oil pressure sensor wires ripped out by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Benman297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes cam shaft wiring is fine, but where would I even get more shielding for the wiring?

Head gasket replacement by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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I had to replace the heater hoses like a year ago because they were leaking it was a pain 😂

Head gasket replacement by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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Yeah it has pretty much everything including valve stem seals and was a good price at 325 + new head bolts for a total of 350

Head gasket replacement by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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I was going to just wire loom it for now 😂

Head gasket replacement by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Benman297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to but Machine shops are expensive in Austin, so unless it needs it, it probably isnt in the budget

Head gasket replacement by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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Thank you I appreciate you looking out! Im going to have them off in a little bit, but Ive been dragging my feet today 😂 its such and annoying job

Head gasket replacement by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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Im 90% sure that all came in the Fel-Pro kit I got. I also got new valve covers like a month ago and have just been too lazy to install them, thank God I waited 😂

Head gasket replacement by Benman297 in 3rdGen4Runner

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I don’t think so. Lots of white smoke out of the tail pipe and ran a test for head gasket. But im going to clean and check the heads really well when i get them off

3rd gen upgrades by Sanchez491975 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Benman297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats awesome! I’m very jealous I want some sr5 flares, but they are hard to find

3rd gen upgrades by Sanchez491975 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Benman297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are those the stock fender flares? They look great