I have a 2001 Tundra with 18,000 miles that has what sounds like valve
lifter noise. It  is more pronounced when engine is cold but still can be
heard when engine is hot. This was noticeable when the truck was new but
seems to be getting louder recently.  Has anyone else encountered this
problem ?

Thanks

I have a 1988 4×4 extra cab pickup with an aftermarket CD player that just
died on me this week.  I was coming home from work and had just placed the
removable face back on the unit, and just as the connection was made, the
radio came to life for a split second and then died.  The clock was gone and
when I removed the face again, and the little red flashing light that
indicates the face is not attached, was also gone.  I assumed I had blown a
fuse and started to work on it later that evening.  When I got to my truck
to dig in, I noticed that the red "flashing" light was now back on, but was
shining "solid", and the clock was back, but it did not have the correct
time.   I attached the face again and turned the key, but the light and
clock went away.  I began removing screws so I could remove the unit and
after a couple of minutes, I noticed that the red light was slowly coming
back on (solid) and the clock (on the unit) was too.  I tested the lines
with a volt ohm meter and found that the red "power" line was getting at 12v
with the swithch on, but the yellow "memory" line, was only showing a
fraction of this, and the longer it sat after turning the ignition switch
off, the stronger it got.  But, as soon as you turn the switch, it would go
back to almost nothing.  So, does anybody know if there is a relay or
something along those lines that I can check or replace, or should I be
looking somewhere else?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave

Does anyone have any information on repowering a 1990 4runner with a 2LT
engine to a buick or chev V6???.

I’ve seen people discuss about transmission oil cooler, but what about
engine oil cooler
for the 4runner?

Guys and Gals…

Sorry i’ve been away so long…I generally am not on line at home and I stopped
running aol at work, so I haven’t been lurking around here in a while…

In addition to the 91 landcruiser (wife’s) and my 99 Tacoma TRD 4WD, I am now
the kinda proud owner of an MGB.  ITs a long story how I got her, and it is in
fantastic condition.  I’m a toyota and an Alfa Romeo man myself, so if anyone
is interested in purchasing her, e-mail me at wmat…@amwater.com and i’ll send
you some photos and information.

(by the way, i’ll swap the B for an 82-89 Alfa GTV-6 or an older GTV if anyone
is in a bartering mood….)

Now….my technical question…

MY beloved 99 tacoma is having a shifting problem-2nd gear specifically.

On cold mornings, she is hessitant to go into 2nd.  When the truck warms up, it
is smoother but not like it should be.

Before I drop the trany and look for a suspect syncro, does anyone have any
suggestions or quick (eg inexpensive) fixes?

I did remove the console and sprayed some white lithium grease down the boot
and that seems to help.  With the motor off, I can run through the gears like
new money.  Whilst driving, it is somewhat better, but not where it needs to
be.

Please e-mail my response as well as post to the group…again at

wmat…@amwater.com

I love you guys and DEATH TO NISSAN…

Walter Christian Mattil
Birmingham, Alabama
99 Tacoma TRD 4WD XCab-with a sticky 2nd
91 Lancruiser-still purring along at 155k miles
77 MGB-new top, rebuilt motor, bosch retrofit over lucas electronics, original
interior, overdrive 4 speed, flame red, etc…..

Hi folks,
I’m the proud owner of a 2000 Tundra. Quite a step up from the 89 Ford
Ranger I drove for the last 11 years! The "owners manual" was in the
glove box when I bought it but is not "complete" enough for me. Was
wondering if the Toyota Service Manual was better than a Chilton’s.
Thanks for your input.

Regards,

Don

I was looking at a 2002 Tacoma extracab. It has the following:
SR5 package
4 cyl.
5 speed manual
A/C
Bedliner
Styled wheels
Split bench
The prrice the dealer gave me was 16,900
Has anyone bought a similiar truck and is this a good price.
Thanks

John Chow wrote:

<bullshit snipped *AGAIN*>

Post it a 12th time!  Post it again!

DS

Someone can help me to set advance timing correctly in to my 4runner
4wd, Automatic transmission. I had tried, but the accelleration didnot
improve.
  Thanks group.

Just out of curiosity what is the story on the Helix Power Tower?  Does it
do what they claim?

http://www.performanceimprovements.homestead.com/Helix.html