I have a 1986 2wd base model truck with a lot of upgrades and rebuilt
parts, but nobody in or around Chicago wants any of them.  It runs
fine, but the bottom end is making the telltale noises of an engine on
it's last leg, and I stupidly primered it on a whim, so it looks

I'm wondering what are the common issues that a Tundra truck owner
needs to know about.  I'm sure there are repair records and databases,
but is this data available to the public?

Anyone have any info on enhancements, remodel/redesign, upgrades coming with
the '07 ? We looking at a redesign or just some nominal changes.
BI

Is it possible to buy the tension spring separately (1992 V6 3.0l)?
The idler pulley seems fine, but the tension spring length is 2.5 in.
and Haynes manual says 2.2 in. max.
It seems that everyone wants to sell the idler pulley with the spring.

I apologise in advance if this post is inappropriate to this forum, but
through my search of forums, you folks seem to know your sh_t better
than any others.
My son bought a 96 tacoma 2.7L 4x4 5-speed manual with 238,000 mi. It

http://www.toyota.com/fjcruiser/index.html
Has anyone on the list tested an FJ Cruiser yet? Has anyone on the list
bought one yet?
I haven't gotten a chance to look at one up close yet, but from what I

Does anyone know any tricks to getting the rear hatch of a 98 4Runner
open.  I imaging that the latch is 'frozen'.  I usually grease it every
few months, but it simply won't open anymore.  
Any ideas???

My understanding is the new tacomas(2004+) are mid size pick-up truck.
and pre 2004 Tacomas are compact pick-up trucks.  Am I correct?  Are the
new Tacomas considered compact as well?  Because to me, the newer(2004+)
Tacomas look a little big to be considered a compact..

Does anyone know if it is possible to pull and reinstall the head on a
3VZE without removing the camshaft.  I have the a set of instructions
that I had my local Toyota dealership print out for me and they include
a few steps that I hope could be skipped although I haven't torn into

I recently replaced the stock air filter in my 2005 Tacoma (2.7L 4
cylinder)
The new filter is a K&N. Does anyone have any input as to the
reliability of these filters? So far I have gotten varied opinions from

My 1999 Toyota 4-Runner (3.4L V6) now has just over 100,000 miles
on it.  The check engine light has come on for the first time.  I have
noticed over the past couple of months that the Temperature Gauge has
been 'jumping'.  Sometimes the needle is steady, sometimes it drops

My 1998 Tacoma 4x4 2.7L runs like a champ at 160K miles. My only
problem is the springs. In the past three years I had to replace the
short leaf on the passenger side once and driver side twice (13 months
apart!).

im getting this horrible smell coming from the vents when i turn the ac
on ,
so i figured its the cabin air filter that needs to be replaced,
but i cant locate the dam thing!

Hey, I'm in the process of replacing virtually every brake component in
my 1988 Pickup (only 73K miles on the same, but boy, I don't think any
of its bolts or fasteners have been removed since it left the factory).
My question today is about my front calipers: for the life of me I

I have an '84 22r and am wanting to replace the exhaust system from the head
out.  I have one broken stud.  I've removed broken or stripped bolts from
motorcycle blocks before, but I'm told that the exhaust studs in this engine
are much harder and being old will be difficult to ...