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by Gazrv6
Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3L engine knock
Replies: 23
Views: 1281

Re: 3L engine knock

Head gasket thickness is very important on 3 & 5l engines as piston height varies, pre combustion chambers in head can come loose & they also have a bad habbit of no 4 big end letting go.
by Gazrv6
Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3y timing problem?
Replies: 2
Views: 233

Re: 3y timing problem?

Hi, there could be a number of reasons for timing to be retared, if its a points style distributor look for worn points, ie rubbing block, if there is no lubrcant can wear very quickly, check point gap & or dwell angle, check rotor for correct locating on shaft, check if mecanical & vac advance is ...
by Gazrv6
Sat Jun 26, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner dashlights not working/dont exist?
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Re: 4runner dashlights not working/dont exist?

There is a globe behind the vent control pannel, to gain access remove the ends of the controls & with a small flat blade screw driver gently prize one end of the vent control pannel off, there is a small globe in there, hope this is of some help.