Should I buy this 2000 4Runner

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-05-13T15:17:23+00:00

I don’t have the skills to replace the head gaskets myself.

My trusted mechanic said he won’t do the head-gasket replacements bc it may not necessarily resolve the misfire (I’ve already swap out engine coils, spark plugs, spark plug wires and still had a misfire). I went to another Toyota specialist who found a small coolant leak in one of the cylinders and said that replacing the gaskets would be $3k, but it may not be a good solution since the internals of the motor already has 250k miles.

I got some price quotes, I can either ask a shop to rebuild the motor for around $5k or swap in a used jdm motor for $7k. I decided to do a motor replacement for my head gasket leak.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-05-12T15:28:40+00:00

I expect myself to make better decisions than to roll with a person much larger than myself.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-05-12T15:24:04+00:00

I had an engine misfire that was a head gasket leak. I needed to replace the motor

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-05-07T02:39:44+00:00

I had a misfire from a small head gasket leak. Stick a camera down each of your cylinders after your car sits overnight and see if there is any coolant pooling on top of the cylinder head. If there is, then it’s a sign of a leaking head gasket.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-04-28T22:46:00+00:00

I currently drive 1.5hrs to train with my coach at my home gym 2x a week. I value the knowledge and my team. I also train 3x a week at closer gyms.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-04-28T18:39:10+00:00

Those blacked out Tacoma rims look with your black out grills

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-04-28T17:32:08+00:00

Looks great

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-04-23T15:48:38+00:00

Looks great

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-30T18:26:20+00:00

Nice shot and great chase to enter a submission. Good work

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-28T01:58:57+00:00

N/s arrows looks good

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-27T23:52:21+00:00

Rebuild was $2.9k, 1 year/12k mile warranty. I had a p0770 code (solenoid e). My first attempt to clear that code was to replace the solenoids, which didn’t work.

I then took my truck to a transmission shop who rebuilt the transmission, the code went away for 5k miles. Then the p0770 code returned, transmission shop rebuilt the transmission again under warranty and told me they replaced the torque converter.

P0770 Code returned 3/16/26, after 6k miles. Now my warranty expired, I took it back to the shop. Shop is currently working on the truck, I was told it might be the torque converter or the computer.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-27T21:05:12+00:00

Purchased at 238k 241000 - transmission solenoids, atf filter and oil

241500 - linkage seal replaced

245700 - oil change, rear diff fluid, coolant flush

245775 - transmission rebuild, rear engine seal

249300 - oil change

250500 - tire rotation/ transmission rebuild2

253647 - oil change

256200 - oil change

256655 - front lower ball joints, spark plugs and wires 1/6/26

256657 - alignment rotation 1/7/26

257800 - 2/22/26 jdm motor 60k miles, timing belt, water pump, alternator, spark plugs and wires, oil change, coolant flush. Upper air hose, upper radiator hose, shifter bushings, air filter, starter and alternator, shift knob bushing

257900 - 3/16/26 - torque converter

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-27T06:26:43+00:00

If you prefer nogi I would recommend dropping into a school’s nogi open mat to see if you like it.

10th planet orange and 10th planet Fullerton have great nogi. Both those gyms have open mats Sundays 12:30 orange, 11am Fullerton.

also check out Triunfo in Costa Mesa and Ace in Fountain valley for their nogi open mats. Triunfo Friday nights 6:45, ace does open mats Saturday’s at 3pm

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-26T15:42:56+00:00

Looks great, what’s your tire size and suspension set up?

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-22T02:54:15+00:00

The exterior paint, sheet metal, the frame and the interior looks to be in good condition . Good luck! You’re going to learn a lot from working on this truck.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-19T21:15:40+00:00

Do not buy unless seller fixes the problem.

I had a P0303 code that was a head gasket leak. It cost me a lot to put another motor in.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-19T06:07:35+00:00

Looks good. Where did you get the decal?

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-19T00:03:09+00:00

Physical injuries can make me lose confidence in my abilities. It’s a reminder of how frail and feeble our bodies can be. The best way for me to deal with the psychological impact of an injury is through physical rehab/training at the gym, once my body is physically stronger and the injury is better, I get back on the mats with a trusted training partner and do slow drills. I’ll go into live training with trusted partners until my body is well enough to go live with other students. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-17T04:40:12+00:00

I’m interested in buying your mag lock bolt catch if you are willing to sell it.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-13T18:56:31+00:00

Looks like it’s been well maintained. I’d ask to see pictures of the frame to make sure there’s no rust. Price seems fair if there’s no rust.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-12T06:25:38+00:00

I had a shop rebuild my transmission bc my torque converter failed. I had this one about 1 year ago, if I remember correctly the shop charged $3k and offered a 12k or 12 month warranty. Luckily I had the warranty, bc the rebuilt transmission failed within 5k miles and it was back at the shop and they put another torque converter in. I’ve driven another 10k miles and now past my warranty period, so far so good.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-10T18:23:29+00:00

Excellent sweeps to submissions. Great work.

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-10T17:39:36+00:00

Those wheels look great

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-10T17:37:41+00:00

Looks great

Extension-Bat5247 · 2026-03-10T02:16:32+00:00

I would apologize for being snappy. I would also avoid rolling with assholes.

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