Tip for a 2001 Toyota 4Runner thermostat

Tip for the 2001 Toyota 4Runner thermostat the gasket that came on it. It was too small. The gasket that came with the water pump for the thermostat was the right size. If your thermostat is leaking you may have this problem. My videos are for entertainment purposes only.

[@rallypoint1]

Also..make sure that jiggle valve is in the 6 o’clock position per Toyota. It will run 10+ degrees hotter in the 12 o’clock position.

[@texasnow3511]

Thank you for your comment. I didn’t even think about that. That is a great point.

[@dmironyuk]

Strange but very true👍

[@patriciafettuccine7324]

I know a Toyota Master Tech., he highly recommends to clean/replace the PCV valve which can clog up overtime & cause sludging. A cheap part & a very simple job; it's right up top near the injectors, can't miss it👍 "very important for the engine to breath"

[@dmironyuk]

"very simple, yet very important☝️"

[@texasnow3511]

That is a great suggestion. I replaced it on this vehicle. I guess I did not make a video.

[@patriciafettuccine7324]

@@texasnow3511 👌 perfecto

[@dmironyuk]

Yo, replace that radiator asap! Appears you've got the original oem which is known to corrode & leak inside & into your transmission. "Pink milkshake" they call it, after damage has occurred.

[@texasnow3511]

I did not know that thank you for telling me. I will replace it as soon as I can.

[@dmironyuk]

@@texasnow3511 👍 yea it's all over the interwebs anyways it's a must. Good choice w/the car, have the same one a 2001 w/300k+ miles, all balljoints original & no wiggle/play, the timing belt can be abused till it snaps as it's a "non-interference" engine thus no damage. "It's a tank, love it 😄"

[@texasnow3511]

Thanks for the info as soon as I can I’ll get the radiator. Probably make a video of it. Let me know if there’s anything else that I should do to this car. I don’t have a lot of experience in Toyotas.

[@transformer889]

Thank you for the tip, mine is leaking after installation, I guess that is the problem I will check it

[@texasnow3511]

I hope that your problem let me know. Thank you for the comment.

[@transformer889]

@@texasnow3511 There are at least four different part numbers listed for the thermostat gasket for this car. I had the one that came with the kit and leaked and then I bought one from Amazon which was too loose-fitting and got pushed out from one side, and finally, the one that worked was FEL-PRO p/n #38445. While I was struggling with problem I noticed the previous owner had used Permatex sealer to get around this problem. Thank you again your post showed what the real problem is and how to correct it, otherwise, I would have gone the permatex route. people like you make KZbin such a great resource.

[@texasnow3511]

Thank you very much for the comment. That’s where I like to make these videos. It helps people out there and sometimes helps me learn things. I didn’t know.