Why Your V8 4Runner Is Ticking (And how to fix it forever)

[@CanadianGearhead]

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[@UpdatinStatus]

Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos! I'm currently in the middle of searching for a 4th Gen 4Runner after owning a base model 3rd Gen (still cranking up my windows manually, haha). My 3rd Gen has made it to 420K, but I'm looking to future-proof and get a bit more comfort out of my next vehicle. Your videos have been by far the biggest help in deciding whether to make the switch, as well as understanding what to look for and what to look forward to when it comes to modding. They’re super entertaining and incredibly well done. Thanks again for all that you do! Fellow Canadian from Vancouver, BC.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Much appreciated!!

[@jackmerryfield1378]

That mobb deep reference though🔥

[@DaemonC]

Mine's been ticking since I bought it, 8 years ago and I've never failed an emission test or anything. I just learned to live with it. The truck runs butter smooth and I have no complains! I don't think the ticking is a big deal.

[@evankirschenmann4653]

Mine just cracked at 202k miles. I have pretty extensive service history from previous owners, and it hasn’t been serviced before. Honestly not a bad lifetime for the header. My mechanic advised me against the aftermarket options due to his previous experience where a customer had bought a DT header and had a leaky flange.

[@abc55052]

Just got long tube headers with y pipe kit installed on my v8 4runner. If you don't need to pass emissions, this is the way to go, there is a spacer kit for the 02 sensors and a titanium bolt kit available online. Plus no welding.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Great point about not having to weld!

[@scottjames3698]

Mine started ticking about a year ago. I have been trying to find a shop that will fix it since. I've called 20+ shops in my area and all but 2 wouldn't even give me a bid. They all just said "No". . The two bids I did get were $6k and $8k (both sides, parts and labor). They all gave the same excuse: "The job calls for 15 hours, but we'll make way more money taking fifteen 1 hour jobs instead of tying up our bay for 2 days". I understand their position, and I would probably say the same thing. If it fails emissions in April, I'll likely just end up selling it. I am not paying $6000 for exhaust manifolds. It's going to break my heart.

[@CanadianGearhead]

That sucks to hear. Did you try a more performance oriented shop? I can understand how a regular mechanic might not want to touch it but someone that's used to working on race cars shouldn't have a problem doing it.

[@wolfeadventures]

Have someone weld the cracks on the vehicle. Find a small independent shop or welder.

[@scottjames3698]

​@@wolfeadventures I tried. The difficulty of accessing the cracks kept all of them from taking the job.

[@elijahdukes334]

@@scottjames3698 Just replace them yourself its not even that hard. Leave it on jack stands for 2 weeks and do little by little.

[@wojtek-33]

The DT headers are on their website for sale. They are $1100. In the US, OEM manifold/cat is less than $600 per side on ToyotaPartsDeal or $650 each from the dealer.

[@Miata_dood]

I knowwwwwwwwwwwww why it’s ticking 😭😭😭😭 I just cant afford to fix it yet lmao but Thankyou for rubbing it in 😭

[@TheDillyRay]

Love all the content!!! And thanks for the fat guy size shirts! Just got my 2xl I and love it!

[@CanadianGearhead]

@@TheDillyRay Thanks for supporting dude!

[@cavedog1279]

I've heard nothing but horror stories of people trying to deal with Doug for warranty, so I would take that "lifetime warranty" with a grain of salt.

[@REMYLEONEL]

I have them.... No issues

[@aaronconvery3]

As a broke college kid I can get 2 oem manifolds for 1150 and the only shop that would do the job in my area quoted me 500 for labor. I would love DT longtube headers but I have to worry ab emissions. Getting shorties and having them weld on the cats would add onto the labor if they could even do it. I’m going oem and hoping they last me until my car is 25 and I don’t have to worry about emissions. For now that’s the cheapest option for me.

[@oleglozytskyi4193]

Hey, great video, thank you for sharing! I am curious why you have not covered some of the surface rust with Surface Shield or something similar?

[@CanadianGearhead]

Oil spraying vid is coming soon

[@dr.mattpavlic305]

Advantages of the long tube headers - no chance of catalytic converter theft ;)

[@ace7912]

the irony of gubmint trying to regulate problems away sometimes making them worse.. the raw exhaust is venting to atmosphere. i guess its not as much as no cats on every vehicle, but still reminds me of the thicker "reusable" grocery store bags ultimately just using more plastic

[@bobbie318]

Great video Tim, thanks for sharing this valuable information. Can you make a video on towing with Tacoma V6 and tips to optimize towing. Or 101 on towing/camping.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Thanks for watching! That's a great vid idea but unfortunately my Tacoma didn't come with the tow package. Maybe I'll put a hitch on it in the future

[@Element62]

My 07 sequioa doesn’t have cat off the manifold it’s a 4Runner thing. They still do crack though just had mine replaced.

[@purplex_purple7717]

Can you do a video on tire wear, especially on terrain tires. I know my problem, but I bought mine and they whistle over 60mph

[@bradenduncan4033]

I have a 2005 4Runner V8. Is it possible to completely remove the secondary air injection system(I worry about it going into limp mode if I'm on the interstate)? the pump and everything? Also I'm new to the 4runner since I just got it, are there active forums you recommend joining?

[@Stella1112]

How many miles on your Toyota? I have 2006 v8 a d there 263500 km on it. I am in Canada. Therefore, km not miles

[@CanadianGearhead]

I did a video a couple years ago installing a Hewitt Technologies bypass kit

[@bradenduncan4033]

@@Stella1112it has 212,000 miles. Although it has a new motor due to the previous owner having a coolant leak and cooked the engine. So new engine with many original parts. I’m assuming the secondary injection system is original.

[@bradenduncan4033]

@@CanadianGearheadI did see that video but was curious if after it was installed if you could take the system out. I ask cause I’ve seen headers with and without the secondary injection pipe and wondered if people have just removed the system. And if I can remove the system, do I have to mess with any software type things so it will still run.

[@mrbmd710]

I wanted these DT headers but me being in Calif Can't get them to be shipped to my address.

[@evankirschenmann4653]

California cars sadly can’t use DT long tubes due to the lack of catalytic converters.

[@thomassnediker1316]

Hey Tim I have a similar tick that doesn’t go away when the truck is warm. Know of any other common issues that may cause this?

[@CanadianGearhead]

Possibly a small exhaust leak somewhere else but it's probably a manifold

[@thomassnediker1316]

@@CanadianGearhead I took it to a shop and they said it wasn’t an exhaust leak. Sorry forgot to mention that

[@jaysonnunley6602]

sadly i have to ignore it on mine trans just blew turns out the fluid never got changed

[@mrbodidley1]

Are the v6 known for this too?

[@scottjames3698]

No. This is exclusive to the manifolds on the 4.7

[@ericpelton4157]

If you install your factory cats you are not getting the performance out of the headers. The cats are restrictive

[@CanadianGearhead]

That's the trade off for being fully legal here

[@adrianruiz8690]

Mine isnt making that sound and it has 255,000 miles😮

[@rngwrm]

i knew it was a thing, butmine don't tick, and i don't know if that means a previous owner did the rest thing and solved it for me. if neither, and it ever starts, i intend to put up w/ it because no big deal. po already deleted te damned mufflers. i'm supposed to notice / carry about a ticking? no, sir. i think not

[@rngwrm]

that was some horrible typing. in my defense, i was drunk

[@JacksonDane-e5z]

Tacomas tick like an SOB. You just get used to it.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Yup, mine does too. The 4.0 is just a noisy engine

[@JacksonDane-e5z]

@@CanadianGearhead You still doing rate my runner?