Toyota 4x4 digest:     Thursday, January 28 1999     Volume 02 : Number 214
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 Re: 4runner jamboree for FWTV...
 Re: Jackpot!  V6 Headgasket replacement
 Re: Tru Trac install
 RE:BRRR.....A/c time
 Re: Alternators?
 Re: Santiago Canyon
 Re: Thanks to the list)
 Re: Thanks to the list)
 RE: Clutch Job
 Parking brake light on dim
 bio
 Re: cool dealers... was Re: Blown EFI Fuse
 Re: Clutch Job
 Re: Toyota Tacoma Lift kit
 RE: Clutch Job
 RE: Thanks to the list)
 Re: Clutch Job
 adhesive removal
 RE: Thanks to the list)
 Re: Jackpot!  V6 Headgasket replacement
 Re: adhesive removal
 Re: adhesive removal
 RE: adhesive removal
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 What is it?
 RE: Jackpot
 RE: Clutch Job
 Re: Ken has a heated garage! (was Re: Thanks to the list)
 RE: adhesive removal
 Re: Clutch Job
 RE: What is it?
 RE: Toyota 4x4 digest: V2 #213
 RE: adhesive removal
 4-Runner rear window motor..
 Re: Toyota 4x4 digest: V2 #212
 Re: adhesive removal
 1999 Black Hills Cruiser Classic
 new member bio
 95 Four Runner Books and other info
 Re: Jackpot!  V6 Headgasket replacement
 Re: adhesive removal
 Re: 4-Runner rear window motor..
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 12:12:08 -0600 (CST)
 From: Brian Wiencek  Subject: Re: Ken has a heated garage! (was Re: Thanks to the list)
 Sure - a kerosene 'bullet' style heater can really take the chill off of a
 3 car garage... I wish that I had central heat (forced air?)... Just
 waiting for the "next one"> Doesn't everybody?  : P>>>Hey, Ken has a heated garage? Ken, how would you like to help install a OME
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 10:17:06 -0800
 From: Scott Wilson  Subject: Re: 4runner jamboree for FWTV...
 "Leo G. Divinagracia III" wrote:>> hey gang,>> just on a lark, while browsing, i thought i'd write the 'four wheeler TV'> about maybe getting some air time on the up coming 4runner jamboree.> here's what the head dude wrote back:
 I think you ought to consider asking the event organizers before
 inviting press in on your own.  It is unlikely...but what if they had
 already made a deal with a certain media group to cover the event, and
 had agreed that they would be the ONLY media group covering the event.
 Like I said...its unlikely...but these things need to be left up to the
 event organizers.
 Scott
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:12:53 -0800
 From: "jskaggs"  Subject: Re: Jackpot!  V6 Headgasket replacement
 To the People from Toyota Headquarters,
 We want solid axle 4 door shortbed trucks here in the US like the Aussies
 have.
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 congrats on the check,who knows, maybe someone at toyota
 HEADQUARTERS..:^)
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 13:51:33 -0500
 From: Darren Floen  Subject: Re: Tru Trac install
 Setting up diffs isn't hard if you have the right tools.
 Here's the basics:
 Depth micrometer
 bearing separator
 12 ton shop press
 dial indicator
 torque wrench
 If you don't have these you'll have a tough time.
 David,setting gears by pattern is an acceptable way,but you really need
 to know what you're looking at,and how to correct a bad pattern.I have
 never had a problem setting diffs up by measuring pinion depth and
 backlash.
 When i first started out i used to do everything by feel,and at first i
 never even bothered to check the patterns.I knew i was going to blow
 them up before they ever wore out.Over the years i've purchased all the
 proper tools,and believe me its a lot easier now.There really aren't any
 shortcuts......
 Darren
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:03:16 -0500
 From: "Cullen, John P"  Subject: RE:BRRR.....A/c time
 Gregory,
 The a/c unit on my '87 is mounted low on the passenger side.  I have a
 vacuum control to increase the idle when the a/c cycles, kicks it up from
 750 to about 1100 rpm vacuum line to the intake a connects into the harness.
 I do not know where the signel to activate it is generated from though.
 John P. Cullen
 '87 4runner 22re new
 5speed new
 Detroit rear new
 Hamilton N.J.
 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:23:39 -0500
 From: "Gregory J. Seitz"  Subject: Brrr ... A/C time
 Okay its 28 degrees outside --- the right time to think about A/C in the '85
 P
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 11:38:01 -7 GMT
 From: "Leo G. Divinagracia III"  Subject: Re: Alternators?> From: Brian Mess >> I need to buy a hight output alternator for my 88 V6 4Runner.>> Where do you all suggest I look for a new (pref. not rebuilt) hi output> alternator.(good price) besides NWOR and Downey.>> I want to run a winch and other electical gear, so I want the highest output I> can get.  What amperage is that?> wrangler products out of oregon makes up to like 200 large case
 alternators.
 then while reading a 12v related rag, there's a place called ohio
 generators out of... ohio, (duh) that claims to makes 'em.
 now remember, the larger case alts require some kind of mods to bracketry
 and stuff...
 but while you at it, get the premier power welder setup.  you get a 160
 amp alternator and a welder to boot!
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 11:39:47 -7 GMT
 From: "Leo G. Divinagracia III"  Subject: Re: Santiago Canyon> From: "Sandy and Terry" >> Those speed bumps at the mall are starting to look nasty.> cool... i'm dying to get a license plate holder that reads: "the ultimate
 MALL terrain vehicle"...
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 12:01:41 -0700
 From: daves8@juno.com
 Subject: Re: Thanks to the list)
 OK, Ken....
 I have an 800 square foor garage with overhead heat, hot and cold running
 water, a parts tank, floor drains, 220, 2 welders and a torch.....and I
 need more space.....   :-(
 Oh, and a custom-built Liquid Nails storage locker.....
 Is mine bigger than yours?
 Dave Schoenberg, Arvada, Colorado-----Who else gives advice like this???
 '81 Toy/'86 EFI engine/5-spd/xfer--an' I did it all myself, with NO
 Liquid Nails!!
 Oh, it's good to be back on the TOY list........
 DaveS8@Juno.com
 On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 10:24:41 -0800 "Kenneth Sigel"  writes:>Doesn't everybody?  : P>>-Ken>-----Original Message----->Subject: Ken has a heated garage! (was Re: Thanks to the list)>>>>Hey, Ken has a heated garage?
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 11:53:27 -0700
 From: daves8@juno.com
 Subject: Re: Thanks to the list)
 Big deal, Karl, I have a heated garage, too.  I suppose you're going to
 say that Denver is too far to come for a little help.....
 Dave Schoenberg, Arvada, Colorado-----Who else gives advice like this???
 '81 Toy/'86 EFI engine/5-spd/xfer--an' I did it all myself, with NO
 Liquid Nails!!
 Brakes and heater both work exceedingly well, thank you.
 DaveS8@Juno.com
 On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:52:12 -0500 "Karl Bellve, Ph.D."
 writes:>Hey, Ken has a heated garage? Ken, how would you like to help install a
 OME suspension lift on a really sweet 1985 SR5 4Runner? Or, help install
 one Toyota Electric Locking differential? :-)>>Karl Bellve, Ph.D.                   ICQ # 13956200>Biomedical Imaging Group             TLCA# 7938>University of Massachusetts
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:43:34 -0500
 From: "Ken Flesher"  Subject: RE: Clutch Job>> Did a clutch replacement on my '90 22RE 4WD 4Runner last> weekend.  Thanks>> to step-by-step instruction on List (Actually Barney's page).
 While we're talking about clutch jobs, 2 questions come to mind:
 1. We (well, actually DAVE) broke 2 bolts on Sunday, one was a small one
 that held the front tranny seal inside the bell housing, and the other was
 one of the 8 hardened flywheel bolts. On both occasions, we were careful to
 set the torque wrenches to the factory manual spec, and we were just waiting
 for the "click" of the wrench when we got the dreaded "pink!" of a snapped
 bolt instead. This happened with 2 different wrenches, so it's not likely
 that they BOTH were out of calibration. Both bolts had to be replaced before
 we could continue the job. The smaller one we replaced by stealing a
 non-critical bolt from another location, but the flywheel bolt was tougher.
 So, what would you do? It's Sunday night, no dealers are open, and you gotta
 have the truck for Monday morning. Choices are to leave the bolt out, or to
 replace it with a non-hardened bolt from the stock at the local hardware
 store (which is what we did). Did we do the right thing?
 2. When refilling the transfer case and tranny, can you just pour the lube
 oil in the holes in the top where the shifters go?
 - -KLF
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:08:44 -0600
 From: Scott Keepes  Subject: Parking brake light on dim
 Usually this means that the brake fluid reservoir is low or the sensor has
 gone bad in it.>>What does it mean when the parking brake light comes on very dim. My tail
 light>>was out, I changed it, the light was still on dim. When the brake is on,
 it>>still comes on bright like it's supposed to....>>>>Is my 4runner trying to tell me something??
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:46:46 -0600
 From: Aaron Drake  Subject: bio>Personal Bio Info>===========================>>POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>Name:Aaron Drake>>City & State:Austin,TX>>Country:USA>>E-mail address:aaron.drake@mail.utexas.edu>>Toyota (s) year & model:1987 4Runner>>Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):N>>Age:18>>Occupation:Welder/fab and student>>Marital Status:S>>Hobbies:exploring w/ my new 4runner ,finnaly got rid of the jeep>>How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:off-road.com>>General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:I've restored and built up
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 12:57:39 -0800
 From: Scott Stehle  Subject: Re: cool dealers... was Re: Blown EFI Fuse
 Hey Leo-
 Hope you went out and bought those guys a six-pack for that. I had a VW
 GTI before I bought my Toy. Coming down from Tahoe one winter I got
 stuck in Colfax. Alternator died. No VW place in town so they took it to
 the local garage. Garage ordered the part for me. I was strapped for
 cash (working for Northstar as a lift-op) so I asked if they'd let me
 use their tools to install it. They said sure. So while waiting for the
 part to arrive from Sac I went to the corner liquor store and bought
 them a 12-pack of Bud. They sure appreciated it and I appreciated the
 tools.
 Scott Stehle
 '94 4-Runner
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:18:40 -0500
 From: "Karl Bellve, Ph.D."  Subject: Re: Clutch Job
 Ken Flesher wrote:>> So, what would you do? It's Sunday night, no dealers are open, and you gotta> have the truck for Monday morning. Choices are to leave the bolt out, or to> replace it with a non-hardened bolt from the stock at the local hardware> store (which is what we did). Did we do the right thing?
 I think you will be OK. The only problem might be if you put the
 flywheel out of balance by using a different weight bolt. I doubt this
 is an issue. One of the issues you have to watch out for is if the bolt
 can take the force at high RPMs. I one used non hardened bolts on the
 drive shaft and they seemed to do ok.>> 2. When refilling the transfer case and tranny, can you just pour the lube> oil in the holes in the top where the shifters go?> I have done this without problems.
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:28:00 -0700
 From: "Ronald Erickson"  Subject: Re: Toyota Tacoma Lift kit
 I wanted to get a  lift for a 98 Toyota tacoma.  I was wondering if
 anybody
 had any expierences with Tacoma lifts?  I was looking for a 4' lift.   I
 would
 assume this would clear 33x12.50 BFG's.
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:23:33 -0600 (CST)
 From: Brian Wiencek  Subject: RE: Clutch Job> 1. We (well, actually DAVE) broke 2 bolts on Sunday, one was a small one
<>> So, what would you do? It's Sunday night, no dealers are open, and you gotta> have the truck for Monday morning. Choices are to leave the bolt out, or to> replace it with a non-hardened bolt from the stock at the local hardware> store (which is what we did). Did we do the right thing?
 Hey - when you gotta have the truck you've gotta have the truck - I would
 heve done the exact same thing... I think next time I do my tranny I'll
 be getting a set of flywheel bolts from either ARP or toyota.> 2. When refilling the transfer case and tranny, can you just pour the lube> oil in the holes in the top where the shifters go?
 Yep - that works a lot easier than trying to squeeze the fluid in from the
 side.
 - - Brian
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:21:39 -0500
 From: "Ken Flesher"  Subject: RE: Thanks to the list)> OK, Ken....>> I have an 800 square foor garage with overhead heat, hot and cold running> water, a parts tank, floor drains, 220, 2 welders and a torch.....and I> need more space.....   :-(>> Oh, and a custom-built Liquid Nails storage locker.....>> Is mine bigger than yours?
 I seriously doubt it. This is a huge shop area that is part of the Ag Mech
 department here at UNH. They teach classes in Engine Rebuilding &
 Maintenance, Woodworking, Welding, Metals & Machinery, Electricity, and Home
 Construction. We have 7 fully equipped hooded welding booths, TIG, MIG, gas
 torches, even a new plasma torch setup. Need to swap an engine? Got a 3 ton
 chain hoist in the ceiling. We can also grind valves, and have 2 parts
 washing tanks. Oh yeah, huge air compressor with lots of chucks.
 Total shop area is about 3,700 sq ft, excluding loft storage (accessible by
 electric lift).
 I think you have me beat on the Liquid Nails thing though...
 - -KLF
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:26:38 -0600 (CST)
 From: Brian Wiencek  Subject: Re: Clutch Job> I think you will be OK. The only problem might be if you put the> flywheel out of balance by using a different weight bolt. I doubt this> is an issue.
 Well these bolts are located close to the center, so the amount of
 imbalance introduced is real slight, and probably within manufacturing
 tolerances.
 - - Brian
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 13:40:54 -0800 (PST)
 From: Kenny  Subject: adhesive removal
 Anyone know of a good method to remove adhesive?  I popped off two emblems
 that were stuck on by double sided tape.  I used a heat gun first and need
 to get the residue off.  Thanks.
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 99 15:44:00 -0500
 From: Rosenberger Bud  Subject: RE: Thanks to the list)
 That's it Karl!  This calls for a road trip!  Just swing by my house near
 Buffalo on your way from Boston and we'll caravan out to Dave's.  Once
 our trucks are done- we head on out the rest of the way to hit the
 Rubicon, then visit Jim Brink, and the guys in SO CA,  then on to moab,
 and by then, it should be May and we can catch the GSMTR before we return
 home, just in time for divorce court!  Sound like a plan?!?!?  :))
 Bud ( who is "Married with Children")>> Big deal, Karl, I have a heated garage, too.  I suppose> you're going to> say that Denver is too far to come for a little help.....>>> Dave Schoenberg, Arvada, Colorado-> On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:52:12 -0500 "Karl Bellve, Ph.D.">  writes:>>>Hey, Ken has a heated garage? Ken, how would you like to> help install a> OME suspension lift on a really sweet 1985 SR5 4Runner? Or,> help install> one Toyota Electric Locking differential? :-)
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 13:48:55 -0800
 From: Ken Emanuel  Subject: Re: Jackpot!  V6 Headgasket replacement
 At 09:12 AM 1/28/1999 -0800, you wrote:>>To the People from Toyota Headquarters,>>We want solid axle 4 door shortbed trucks here in the US like the Aussies>have.
 I second that.  Except send me a 1989-1995 generation double-cab IFS
 intercooled turbo diesel with factory lockers.
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:56:57 -0500
 From: djstracher@bbn.com
 Subject: Re: adhesive removal
 Use WD-40 to remove adhesives or Gojo hand cleaner. Make sure it is the
 non-pumice kind. Gasoline will also take it off.
 Dave Stracher
 djstracher@bbn.com
 At 01:40 PM 1/28/99 -0800, you wrote:>Anyone know of a good method to remove adhesive?  I popped off two emblems>that were stuck on by double sided tape.  I used a heat gun first and need>to get the residue off.  Thanks.>>-------------------------------------------->Kenneth H. Fong>San Francisco State University>415-605-7276>http://mercury.sfsu.edu/~stealth>email:kenfong@jps.net>email:kenfong@shell.jps.net>email:stealth@sfsu.edu>>>>============================================================================>Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota> ============================================================================
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:14:30 -0800
 From: "Moomba Performance Xross-Training, Los Angeles CA"  Subject: Re: adhesive removal
 Try using some white vinegar and then scrape it off or if that doesn't
 work, try a solvent like 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover.
 Shawn Ooi    moomba@worldnet.att.net
 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5    195K    Rear EZ-Lockers    K&N Filtercharger
 Eibach 2" lift    2" body-lift    RS9000s    32" Bridgestone M/Ts
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 Kenny wrote:
 Anyone know of a good method to remove adhesive?  I popped off two
 emblems that were stuck on by double sided tape.  I used a heat gun
 first and need to get the residue off.  Thanks.
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:06:39 -0600
 From: Ryan Beal  Subject: RE: adhesive removal
 Use GOO Gone You can find it at any hardware store.
 Ryan> ----------> From: 	Kenny[SMTP:stealth@mercury.sfsu.edu]> Reply To: 	toy4x4@tlca.org> Sent: 	Thursday, January 28, 1999 3:40 PM> To: 	toy4x4@tlca.org> Subject: 	adhesive removal>> Anyone know of a good method to remove adhesive?  I popped off two> emblems> that were stuck on by double sided tape.  I used a heat gun first and> need> to get the residue off.  Thanks.>> --------------------------------------------> Kenneth H. Fong> San Francisco State University> 415-605-7276> http://mercury.sfsu.edu/~stealth> email:kenfong@jps.net> email:kenfong@shell.jps.net> email:stealth@sfsu.edu>>>> ======================================================================> ======> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota> ============================================================================
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:27:54 -0600
 From: Ryan Beal  Subject: [none]
 Sorry this is a test
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:38:28 -0600
 From: Ryan Beal  Subject: [none]
 Sorry I just have to test me e-mail
 Ryan
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:34:45 -0700
 From: "John Lange"  Subject: What is it?
 As I was playing around with my 81 Ultra-Bobbed the other day I discovered
 some neat little dial on some neat little important computer looking thingy
 under the glove box.  The dial had "RPM" on it and being the brain surgeon
 I am I am assuming it messes with the rpm's?  Is this something I should be
 playing with as I do my tune ups?  If so, any secret adjustment that I
 should know about ?
 97 4Runner, 81 Ultra-bobbed in da making
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:43:44 -0500
 From: Paul Freer  Subject: RE: Jackpot
 Subject: RE: Clutch Job>> I think you will be OK. The only problem might be if you put the>> flywheel out of balance by using a different weight bolt. I doubt this>> is an issue.>> Well these bolts are located close to the center, so the amount of> imbalance introduced is real slight, and probably within manufacturing> tolerances.
 Yes, I wasn't too concerned about the dynamic balance, I mostly wasn't sure
 if a cheap bolt would eventually fatigue and break, and then there'd be REAL
 problems.
 - -KLF
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:50:02 -0500
 From: "C. Andrew Zook"  Subject: Re: Ken has a heated garage! (was Re: Thanks to the list)>Sure - a kerosene 'bullet' style heater can really take the chill off of a>3 car garage... I wish that I had central heat (forced air?)... Just>waiting for the "next one"
 I think I burned about $500 in mine last winter!!
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:54:55 -0500
 From: "Ken Flesher"  Subject: RE: adhesive removal> Use GOO Gone You can find it at any hardware store.> Ryan>>>>> Anyone know of a good method to remove adhesive?  I popped off two>> emblems>> that were stuck on by double sided tape.  I used a heat gun first and>> need>> to get the residue off.  Thanks.
 Ken:
 Be sure to test this stuff on a place that doesn't matter, some of these
 harsh chemical products can attack paint and make a worse mess.
 - -KLF
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:59:34 -0500
 From: "C. Andrew Zook"  Subject: Re: Clutch Job>> 2. When refilling the transfer case and tranny, can you just pour the
 lube>> oil in the holes in the top where the shifters go?>>Yep - that works a lot easier than trying to squeeze the fluid in from the>side.
 Most parts stores have the little pumps that screw on to the top of the gear
 lube container for a few bucks. I usually install the tranny and then pump
 the fluid with the pump (although it tires out the arms). It makes the
 tranny/xcase a little lighter and easier to install.
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 18:09:14 -0500
 From: "Ken Flesher"  Subject: RE: What is it?> The dial had "RPM" on it and being the brain surgeon> I am I am assuming it messes with the rpm's?
 Heee heeee   good one.
 I'm not sure what's worse - a brain surgeon messing with a Toyota, or a
 Toyota mechanic messing with someone's brain. Which are you?   ;-)
 - -KLF
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:45:18 -0800
 From: Steve Harron  Subject: RE: Toyota 4x4 digest: V2 #213> Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 10:04:00 -7 GMT> From: "Leo G. Divinagracia III" > Subject: Re:  4runner jamboree for FWTV...>> hey gang,>> just on a lark, while browsing, i thought i'd write the 'four wheeler TV'> about maybe getting some air time on the up coming 4runner jamboree.> here's what the head dude wrote back:>>> Hi Leo,>> The folks at ESPN have asked us to concentrate as much as possible on> actual>> motorsports. They want us to cover competitions, with winners and> losers, and>> results and the agony of defeat. If we do, they say, they MIGHT give us> a>> better time slot some day.> That's why ESPN sucks.  I'm going to call some of my producers and
 see what they think.  Although we don't have a dedicated 4X4 show (which I
 am also trying to change), we do have several "extreme sports" style shows.
 My problem is I work at the network level and not the regional level.  A
 regional network such as Fox Sports West is more likely to pick up a new
 show.  Anyway, just so you know, I'm working on it!!
 Steve Harron
 Traffic Manager
 Fox Sports Net / FX
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:58:11 -0800 (PST)
 From: Kenny  Subject: RE: adhesive removal
 Man, gotta tell you all that this list is incredible.
 Posted less than an hour ago and already got a bunch of replies!!
 Thanks!!
 Ken
 On Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Ryan Beal wrote:> Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:06:39 -0600> From: Ryan Beal > Reply-To: toy4x4@tlca.org> To: "'toy4x4@tlca.org'" > Subject: RE: adhesive removal>> Use GOO Gone You can find it at any hardware store.> Ryan>>> ---------->> From: 	Kenny[SMTP:stealth@mercury.sfsu.edu]>> Reply To: 	toy4x4@tlca.org>> Sent: 	Thursday, January 28, 1999 3:40 PM>> To: 	toy4x4@tlca.org>> Subject: 	adhesive removal>>>> Anyone know of a good method to remove adhesive?  I popped off two>> emblems>> that were stuck on by double sided tape.  I used a heat gun first and>> need>> to get the residue off.  Thanks.>>>> -------------------------------------------->> Kenneth H. Fong>> San Francisco State University>> 415-605-7276>> http://mercury.sfsu.edu/~stealth>> email:kenfong@jps.net>> email:kenfong@shell.jps.net>> email:stealth@sfsu.edu>>>>>>>> ======================================================================>> ======>> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota>>>> ============================================================================> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota> - --------------------------------------------
 Kenneth H. Fong
 San Francisco State University
 415-605-7276
 http://mercury.sfsu.edu/~stealth
 email:kenfong@jps.net
 email:kenfong@shell.jps.net
 email:stealth@sfsu.edu
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 Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 00:03:14 GMT
 From: mm@beer.com
 Subject: 4-Runner rear window motor..
 Hello listmembers, I would like to say thanks to all the good feedback
 on intercooler installation and turbo pressure on my 2L-T first!  It's
 going to be done when the weather permits. Now it's about -14 celsius
 outside.
 Well, to my question - my rear window has been getting slower and
 slower to close during the last 5-6 months or so. Now I have to "help"
 it get all the way up. Without help it stops about 10-15
 centimeters/4-6 inches from fully "closed". I searched through the
 archives of the list, and found that this is not so uncommon. I first
 tried to clean and relube the regulator, (man, this was full of rust
 and old gunk!), but that did not help at all.
 So i called the local Toyotadealer and asked how much $$ a new motor
 would be.
 Sit down when You read this - -  2100,-NKr.--/ US $ 280- !!!
 Man, I almost dropped the phone!! This is outrageous !!
 No way I will pay that! There has to be another way...
 Has anyone tried to rebuild this motor? Or is there a motor from
 another car that I could use?  Maybe from the rear window of a Chevy
 Malibu or something?
 Any ideas will be appreciated !
 Morten.
 Rygge, Norway.
 91 4-Runner, 2L-T engine.
 "Great minds discuss ideas, mediocre minds discuss events, SMALL minds discuss people."
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:10:04 -0800
 From: Brian Rosa  Subject: Re: Toyota 4x4 digest: V2 #212
 CLOSING SANTIAGO!!  Oh great, now how am I suppose to match the
 huge dent I received on the passenger side door for the driver's
 side door?
 Brian
 brosa@ieee.ecs.fullerton.edu> Well, apparently the LA Times ran a story saying that Santiago canyon and> three or four other creeks in that area have been closed to vehicular> travel to protect an endangered toad's breeding grounds. The issue that> needs to be settled by research is whether or not the toads actually breed> in these streams. The trail could be closed at least four years. Sounds> bad.>> ________________________________________________________________________> Luke Miller> umilll02@umail.ucsb.edu   Santa Barbara, CA> 85 4Runner SR5 22RE 3" front Alcan lift, 3" rear mazda spring conversion,> 25.4 mm body lift,  RS9000's, rear lock-right, 33" Mud-terrains, #276,> other ugly garbage> http://hometown.aol.com/wgwonka/4Runner.html> ________________________________________________________________________
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:41:10 -0800
 From: "Bob Carr"  Subject: Re: adhesive removal> Kenny wrote:>> Anyone know of a good method to remove adhesive?  I popped off two> emblems that were stuck on by double sided tape.  I used a heat gun> first and need to get the residue off.  Thanks.> Another way is something called Xylene (I might have spelled it wrong.)
 Perhaps a bit more expensive, but it's a commercial product that should
 work if the others won't.  I read about it in a magazine article that was about
 prepping the bed before applying a spray in liner.
 Laters,
 Bob
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:30:25 -0700
 From: Park Owens  Subject: 1999 Black Hills Cruiser Classic
 I received a call this afternoon from a fellow who had heard that the
 Black Hills Cruiser Classic is open to Cruisers only.  This is not true.
 The Black Hills Cruiser Classic is a sanctioned event by the Toyota Land
 Cruiser Association and welcomes all Cruisers, 4-Runners, and Toyota
 Pickups.  The Classic uses Cruiser in its name just because it is catchy
 and sounds good.
 Rest assured that any and all Toyota Land Cruiser Association members
 are welcome at the Classic.
 The trails are designed with all TLCA members in mind whether we drive
 4-Runners, Pickups or Cruisers.
 We hope a lot of you are able to join us in July for the greatest TLCA
 four wheel drive event in the central northern United States.
 If you have any questions, please drop me a note.
 Cheers,
 Park
 - --
 Park Owens   rokcrwlr@DakotaCruisers.com   TLCA 2569   '76 FJ-40
 Dakota Territory Cruisers   P O Box 2238   Rapid City, SD  57709
 Home of the Black Hills Cruiser Classic         July 21-25, 1999
 TLCA Central/Mountain Representative      www.DakotaCruisers.com
 BlueRibbon Coalition Board of Directors
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:40:39 -0800
 From: "austin marriage"  Subject: new member bio>POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>Name:  Austin Marriage>>City & State:  San Diego, CA>>Country:  I can never remember this one>>E-mail address:  bullship@msn.com>>Toyota (s) year & model:  96 tacoma>>Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):  n>>Age:  22>>Occupation:  Electrician/Anything with 'trons>>Marital Status:  Not for me>>Hobbies:  four wheel trips>>How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:  I was a prior
 member>>General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:  extend cab, 3.4l, 4"susp
 downy susp lift, 33"bfg M/T's, cb/gps, big ole blow your eardrums stereo (18
 speakers all in the cab), a few exterior mods, a few engine mods, a few
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 18:32:05 -0600
 From: "Young, Jody"  Subject: 95 Four Runner Books and other info
 I just picked up a 95 Four Runner for a very good
 deal.  The only problem is that it has no owners manuals at all.  Does
 anyone have a set laying around?
 Also, I would like to know if anyone knows the guy
 who used to own it.  The truck is green and had a black brush guard on the
 front and the small brush guards on the tail lights.  It has moonroof, cd,
 etc.  It had California plates on it (my roommate is a wholesaler and bought
 it from a Toyota auction in Dallas).  I think the guy was from the Los
 Angeles area and that his name was Shane Wilder.  I say this because of a
 business card that was left in it.
 The reason I would like to find out is to inquire
 about any service done to the vehicle.  A friend pulled the VIN info up at
 the dealership and nothing shows up there, but I can tell that the drivers
 front fender has some paint work and the bracket holding the drivers light
 is broken.
 If anyone knows this vehicle or guy, please email me
 directly.
 Last thing---mileage.
 My 94 Xtracab gets about 18 mpg average per tank
 with 32's on it with a 22RE.  This thing gets 13 - 13.5 average per tank
 (mostly city).  I read some back issues and this seems about the norm or
 close to it.  I put in a K&N filter and a Flowmaster muffler after about 4
 tanks of gas and it has maybe given me about 1 mpg better (and it's still
 quiet but sounds deeper).
 When I drove the vehicle from Dallas to my house
 (about 280 miles), it got exactly 17 mpg doing 75 which is not that bad at
 all. I think I'll try some better plug wires next just to see.
 Thanks
 Jody
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 18:32:28 -0800
 From: "Tim Brewers"  Subject: Re: Jackpot!  V6 Headgasket replacement
 sounds like a little brown nosing to me :-)
 congrats on the check,who knows, maybe someone at toyota
 HEADQUARTERS..:^)
 is on this list.
 either way think of it as justice, and toyota as a top notch
 company.
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 18:35:16 -0800
 From: "Tim Brewers"  Subject: Re: adhesive removal
 I wouldn't recommend using it on anything plastic either.  It literally
 melted a windshield on one of my bikes.>> Use GOO Gone You can find it at any hardware store.>>Be sure to test this stuff on a place that doesn't matter, some of these>harsh chemical products can attack paint and make a worse mess.>>-KLF
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 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:11:05 -0800
 From: Jonathan and Shallyn Powers  Subject: Re: 4-Runner rear window motor..
 Well, you can buy my motor from my totalled 85 4Runner.  This thing is so fast, it will
 make your head spin.  :o)
 Jonathan Powers
 mm@beer.com wrote:> Hello listmembers, I would like to say thanks to all the good feedback> on intercooler installation and turbo pressure on my 2L-T first!  It's> going to be done when the weather permits. Now it's about -14 celsius> outside.>> Well, to my question - my rear window has been getting slower and> slower to close during the last 5-6 months or so. Now I have to "help"> it get all the way up. Without help it stops about 10-15> centimeters/4-6 inches from fully "closed". I searched through the> archives of the list, and found that this is not so uncommon. I first> tried to clean and relube the regulator, (man, this was full of rust> and old gunk!), but that did not help at all.> So i called the local Toyotadealer and asked how much $$ a new motor> would be.>> Sit down when You read this - -  2100,-NKr.--/ US $ 280- !!!>> Man, I almost dropped the phone!! This is outrageous !!> No way I will pay that! There has to be another way...> Has anyone tried to rebuild this motor? Or is there a motor from> another car that I could use?  Maybe from the rear window of a Chevy> Malibu or something?>> Any ideas will be appreciated !>> Morten.> Rygge, Norway.>> 91 4-Runner, 2L-T engine.> "Great minds discuss ideas, mediocre minds discuss events, SMALL minds discuss people.">> ============================================================================> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota
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