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Car Forum / Toyota / Toyota Trucks / October 2004

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1995 4cyl 4WD pickup issues

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Cerberus - 19 Oct 2004 15:01 GMT
Hey all.  I found this place by accident.  Looks cool.

Anyway, I had a couple of questions and wanted to get some suggestions on
some things. My truck has 152K+ miles on it and I've not broken down on
the side of the road in the entire time I've owned it.  But, I would like
to keep it on the road for a couple more years just because it's my first
vehicle and I plan to drive it til it dies. :)  I was wondering what sort
of stuff should I replace to help extend its life some?

Recently, my parking brake light comes on and stay one for a while and
then goes off, but will intermittently come on for short periods of time.
Any ideas what that means?  Also, my temperature gauge will show the engine
starting to overheat, but goes right back to normal and remains there for
the duration of my trip (longest being 2 hours).  I've had the engine
rebuilt in 2001, so I'm wondering what might be causing that.  The truck
idles a little rough, but nothing else apparent is going on.  My radiator
is full, no white smoke or anything.

Lastly, I want to put some of those accessories on my truck (roll bar,
brushguard, grille guard, lights, etc) and was wondering if there is a
good company that has that sort of thing at decent prices.  With getting
repairs done, won't have a huge amount to apply to accessories, but
definitely want to get some.

Thanks.
Roger Brown - 19 Oct 2004 16:15 GMT
> Hey all.  I found this place by accident.  Looks cool.
>
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> idles a little rough, but nothing else apparent is going on.  My radiator
> is full, no white smoke or anything.

Check the adjustment of the emergency brake switch up under the e-brake
handle.  It may be adjusted too tight and as the handle vibrates while
driving, it could be turning the light on and off.  If that's fine, do
you see the charge light coming on at all?  If so it could be worn
brushes inside the alternator:
    http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/alternator_brushes/

Try this for the temp. gauge:
    http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/index.shtml#Thermostat

Try this for the idle:
    http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/TPS/index.shtml

> Lastly, I want to put some of those accessories on my truck (roll bar,
> brushguard, grille guard, lights, etc) and was wondering if there is a
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>
> Thanks.

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  Roger

Cerberus - 20 Oct 2004 19:05 GMT
Thanks.  I'll give that a shot this weekend.
Bruce L. Bergman - 19 Oct 2004 16:21 GMT
>Hey all.  I found this place by accident.  Looks cool.
>
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>then goes off, but will intermittently come on for short periods of time.
>Any ideas what that means?

 Check your brake fluid level, it's probably a bit low from normal
front pad wear.

 Should also turn the wheels full lock, stick your nose back there
with a flashlight, and see how much brake pads are left each time -
once you hear brakes grinding, the work gets a lot more expensive.

>  Also, my temperature gauge will show the engine
>starting to overheat, but goes right back to normal and remains there for
>the duration of my trip (longest being 2 hours).  I've had the engine
>rebuilt in 2001, so I'm wondering what might be causing that.  The truck
>idles a little rough, but nothing else apparent is going on.  My radiator
>is full, no white smoke or anything.

 Probably the thermostat sticking on the first cycle of the day - or
you used an aftermarket thermostat with too small (or no) bypass hole.
Or someone installed the thermostat backwards so the heat motor is on
the colder side, and the engine gets a bit warm before the heat gets
through to the actuator.

 If you change it, go get one from the dealer - saving $5 on this
critical part isn't worth the trouble.

   --<< Bruce >>--
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5737 Kanan Rd. #359, Agoura CA 91301 (818) 889-9545
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Cerberus - 22 Oct 2004 15:04 GMT
Hey, I looked at my brake fluid level and it was just slightly above the
min line.  I added more and the light stopped coming on.  Thanks
 
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