3rd Gen 4Runner Hard to believe it's 20 years old. Speedy's Garage Restoring a 3rd Gen 4Runner P1

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Project Sport Runner is 20 years old this year and it's hard to believe. Other than one oxygen sensor that went bad, it's only had normal fluid, tire, and brake changes. It was time to start a bit of restoration with some over due items like the timing belt, water pump, idler and tensioner pulleys, radiator, coolant flush, drive belts, rear axle seals, retainers, and rear brakes.
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[@greganderson1989]

People can say want they may but, Toyotas made in Japan were a high quality vehicle.

[@adamdaley8090]

I love both of my 3rd gen 4runners. 98 Sr5 5speed v6 4x4 and a 02 limited 4x4.

[@harlanhegge1306]

I have a 2001 limited, and it still runs great! It is, by far, one of the best, well made vehicles I ever owned!

[@heatmyzer9]

Speedy you are right on the mark with this one. Did the rear seals on a ‘99 and a ‘00 that were purchased in 2018/19. Both sets had failed (both were around 220k). Unfortunately, got the strawberry milkshake on one but did both radiators. Timing belt is right on too. Watch out for the wiring harness on the hatch. Also, the rack and bushings are something to keep an eye on. Great channel…appreciate the content and the dedication to your projects.

[@mattholmberg6191]

Just crossed 300k in my '99 SR5, yours is barely broken in. Found Speedy's Garage when I wanted to upgrade to Tundra brakes. Been a subscriber ever since.

[@SpeedysGarage]

Thanks for following a long.

[@mattholmberg6191]

@@SpeedysGarage You should also look into replacing the lower ball joints which are a common failure point on these vehicles. Use only OEM Toyota ball joints if you do decide to change them.

[@SpeedysGarage]

Yup, I keep an eye on mine for sure. Mine were replaced at like 50K miles under some Toyota recall campaign or something. I check them with a pry bar periodically.

[@davestewart9146]

I understand where you’re coming from having someone else work on your vehicle but to be honest I absolutely hate doing that, they obviously want to get the car in and out as quick as possible maybe not laying down towels to protect the paint and plastic, however I have to give kudos to my local dodge dealership when I had to take my challenger in for recalls, alternator, passenger airbag and evap they took care of me, my car is not a daily driver just a weekend warrior, I let them know how anal I am about my car and my dealership has an area that they work on more expensive higher end cars like vipers and hellcats and that’s where they worked on my car, they even kept it in the shop until I picked it up to prevent any possibility of door dents, great video sir

[@llee888]

1990 4Runner SR5 had head gasket problems; factory recalled twice. On the third time, no more (free) recall. I got rid of it at 275,000 miles. 2001 4Runner Limited, 212,000 miles so far. Average 20 mpg (original brochure estimate of 17/20). Done brake job, timing belt twice, drive belt, intake manifold and valve cover gaskets, radiator, weather strips. Next, water pump and thermostat. Probably should have done these while doing the others.

[@lyndonwhitson2269]

02 limited 4Runner, 297,000 still going strong 💪

[@mx5_enigma308]

I subcribed because of this truck. Super cool SUV. glad you havnt gotten rid of it. I have a 3rd gen i slapped a turbo and have had it for about 5 years. Turboed at 175k, now has 270K and just did my the 2th timing belt service in my ownership. Definatly envious of your beautiful low milage super charged example!

[@SpeedysGarage]

Would love to see more on your turbo setup. Got info somewhere?

[@mx5_enigma308]

@@SpeedysGarage sent you a message on instagram!

[@alexmoran2460]

Great video. Greetings from Iowa.

[@bounmysingvongsa659]

Have mine for 17yrs done all those repairs

[@ivanbrgic]

Here are 20 years old car parts and after closer inspection we can see they are not new :D

[@SpeedysGarage]

LOL

[@eyas1990]

well done on the garage kept, my 2011 dodge have clear coat issue and electrical insulators fall cuz I don't have garage.

[@1420MHZ]

My 00 T4R’s @ 270K and still going strong!

[@potorefo]

Got a 98 limited with 281,037miles! Not a single hiccups on it.

[@hernanruiz6683]

I bought it brand new in 2001 and loved it for 19 years, I lost it 2 years ago in a bad car accident, it really is a great truck, I do miss it. 👍

[@666myname666]

hey Hernan. Sorry for your accident. Did the chassis got affected? Did you get ti crushed? If it is still driveable ,although the cost to fix is too much. Put in online. Someone will buy it and fix it.

[@EarlSinclair97]

My '04 Camry beater edition has 323,000 miles on it...still runs great with cold A/C. It's the perfect Walmart car, you don't mind parking up front and risk the door bangs from fat women getting out of their Hyundais.

[@3rdgenbestgen21]

that flip retainer work. 30k miles since no leak

[@hernanruiz6683]

I wanted to buy a 2001 used truck and talk to a local mechanic who had one in his lot, I asked him if the truck was for sale and he said no cause the truck needed some repairs and it was hard to find the parts, so I ended up buying a 2006 Toyota Avalon with 75 thousand miles and I'm enjoying it. 👍

[@roofermarc1]

Just like Japans audio gear was made to perfection.

[@classicrocker81]

Love my 90s Toyotas! I love the spec SR5 with leather is hard to find. Its getting time for me to do the next timing belt water pump etc on my Tacoma.

[@SpeedysGarage]

I was very surprised to find this one with leather. The ones I've always seen with leather were Limited and I never cared for the faux wood grain in those.

[@classicrocker81]

@@SpeedysGarage agreed Im not a fan of the wood grain either. If I got a Limited id probably have the interior pieces vinyl wrapped lol

[@wrxnfx127]

Dang you still have it ? Awesome

[@SpeedysGarage]

Doubt I'll ever get rid of it at this point.

[@Art-cq1zy]

I have a 2000 4runner 4wd and I just finished doing all of that maintenance over the past 8 months and it was pretty pricey but I plan to keep it for a while. You should definitely consider replacing the rear driveshaft. I replaced mine and it drives like a brand new truck. Mine kept clunking despite being greased and besides the truck probably needs new u joints anyway

[@dangda-ww7de]

Its not the driveshaft, its the ujoints that are bad.

[@666myname666]

Wow blue glasses george michael, that timing belt has not aged for 150,000 miles.

[@SpeedysGarage]

lol

[@Sam-yv9gy]

What do you advice me on the shocks

[@AndyWaddell-hz1es]

Hey Speedy- I noticed you have a liner in the back of Project Sport Runner. I have a 1998 and can't find anyone that sells one to fit. Where did you get yours?

[@jdmDC2ftw]

Front lower ball joints should be next

[@SpeedysGarage]

Those were replaced on mine under some kind of service campaign Toyota initiated a few years ago. Supposed to be upgrades but I do keep an eye on them and check for play with a prybar.

[@Asian_Connection]

Can anyone tell me what I need to do if I haven't started my 99 4runner (250k) for over a year. I was thinking I should inject a small amount of lube (STABIL fogging oil) into each cylinder, then crank it without the injector and gas pump fuses so it can turn a few times to get it lube under low pressure than start it up. Any other method would you recommend?

[@franciscomirandaiii4000]

Any info where to buy a Turbo? Got an ‘02 T4R Limited with 97,500k miles on it. Always having thoughts of getting rid of it but she’s a darling. Still runs good especially during winter in the midwest. Next in line is the timing belt, water pump, ect. Got the upstream O2 sensor replaced couple yrs and thats it. This rig will last forever.

[@SpeedysGarage]

There's limited info out there. There's one kit available but it needs to shoring up for it to be reliable. I can't remember the name but you can google it.

[@24hrstolive27]

Do you have to change the transmission oil at all?

[@SpeedysGarage]

Yes. I've been running synthetic trans fluid so I change mine about every 100K. It's due.

[@666myname666]

Mate, there is 2000 sr5 for sale in Seattle. Yes the back bumper is rusted . Its a dealership maintained SUV. I am thinking of getting it. It will be a daily commute car for me . Yes it will be driven 7 days a week. Some days would be 100 to 300 miles a day 290 ,000 miles on it. IF there is not frame rust i would get it. So is it possible to use an old SUV for daily use?

[@SpeedysGarage]

If you like the car and are OK with working on it occasionally, sure. Keep in mind MPG won't be as good as newer cars as well. I love my 3rd gen.

[@666myname666]

@@SpeedysGarage Point taken Boss. The suv will require more vigilant inspection then a newer one.MPG not the best point noted. The overall picture. There is a reason these 3rd generation trucks have lasted this long .

[@donaldwilliams2270]

I didn't see a crankshaft bolt in your used parts , crankshaft bolt is a non reusable part , fyi

[@roofermarc1]

I don't see how coolant can get into that tranny cooler section. It looks like there not connected, it's a separate cooler just housed in the rad housing.

[@SpeedysGarage]

I believe the fittings fail and coolant leaks into the trans lines.

[@roofermarc1]

@@SpeedysGarage I'm still not seeing that. They show huge amounts of coolant soon ruining the tranny with a strawberry milkshake! If the tranny fluid is running through its own cooler it must have coolant running through a chamber or port right next to it and the aluminum gives way and mixes everything

[@Asian_Connection]

add to you video no mechanic is going to do what you tell them, they would tell you that they would do but never do. Most mechanics can't do anything other than a oil change.

[@Asian_Connection]

Just so that you know the new belts will not last half as long as the original. most parts now are not real OEM