Diesel GOAT: The one I wish Toyota would have built

[SqWADoosh]

Car-part.com said they had three, but their internal database said they didn't have any.

Gotcha. 

[helipilot77]

My old toolbox that I got for Christmas from my parents when I was in the 8th grade was no longer meeting my needs. So after doing some shopping and reading through lots of reveiws, I chose the Milwaukee tool chest and cart.

I like the size, color, and built in power strips. It had over a hundred reveiws and none of them were less than four stars. It has soft close drawers that keep the tools from shifting every time you close them.

[helipilot77]

I got my booster installed today. Went smooth except for bleeding the brakes. I tried installing my easy-bleeders and after pumping the brakes for 10 minutes with no results I ditched the easy-bleeders and put the stock bleeder valves back in and did it the old fashioned way without any trouble.

[helipilot77]

 

[BigBluePile]

Barf....

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[toyodaaddict]

So did the steering box rebuild solve your steering troubles?

[helipilot77]

So did the steering box rebuild solve your steering troubles?

Oh yeah! Problem solved.

[LittleSteve]

Still cheap

[SqWADoosh]

Still cheap

I think that was what he was saying. That diesel is below $3 a gallon.

[helipilot77]

I think that was what he was saying. That diesel is below $3 a gallon.

Not just diesel, Biodiesel. Steve is probably paying twice that for "petrol". That would be about £1 per liter.

[SqWADoosh]

Not just diesel, Biodiesel. Steve is probably paying twice that for "petrol".

is Bio usually more expensive than regular diesel?

[helipilot77]

is Bio usually more expensive than regular diesel?

It all depends on the price of oil. Biodiesel stays pretty steady at that price, but as we all know, the price of gasoline fluctuates quite a bit along with all products derived from petroleum. Those damned greedy oil barons!
At least with a diesel vehicle I have options.

[LittleSteve]

Not just diesel, Biodiesel. Steve is probably paying twice that for "petrol". That would be about £1 per liter.

"Gas" is £1.12 per liter
"Dizzle" is £1.09 per liter, both have bio somethingorother in them you cant get it without, i know for a fact the diesel leaves a snotty slime in the filter housings.

That is the absolute cheapest in town, up the road deezul is £1.18 per liter thats $6.67 per US gallon.

[SqWADoosh]

"Gas" is £1.12 per liter
"Dizzle" is £1.09 per liter, both have bio somethingorother in them you cant get it without, i know for a fact the diesel leaves a snotty slime in the filter housings.

That is the absolute cheapest in town, up the road deezul is £1.18 per liter thats $6.67 per US gallon.

Just think you are not only coming here where our fuel is 1/2 the price of yours but we are just begining a massive drop in the price at the pump as well. Lets go wheeling! 

[LittleSteve]

Just think you are not only coming here where our fuel is 1/2 the price of yours but we are just begining a massive drop in the price at the pump as well. Lets go wheeling! 

Right on! not only that, im 22r powered..... not exactly a Saturn 5...

[helipilot77]

Right on! not only that, im 22r powered..... not exactly a Saturn 5...

I jumped in the other day to take it for a spin. It's got plenty of pep! I think you'll be happy. Still trying to find my compression tester. I haven't used it in years. I'll get some numbers for you though.

[zippo]

I can Bring mine Saturday

[SqWADoosh]

I can Bring mine Saturday

I would like to see the numbers on my 3RZ as well. Definitely bring it.

[SqWADoosh]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/1267834-ifs-hub-sa-axle-widening-method-writeup-pg-1-a.html

You were asking me a bit ago about what the IFS hub swap entails. This is the best walk through I've found so far on it.

[helipilot77]

I can Bring mine Saturday

Figured out where my compression gauge is... On my buddy's work bench next to his dead truck.

[helipilot77]

I have been having some major charging whoa's lately. Last night on my way home my power got so low that my LED headlight started to strobe. I am wondering if the main charge wire between the alternator and the fuse box is so corroded that the juice is just barely trickling in. I'm gonna look into this today.

[SqWADoosh]

I have been having some major charging whoa's lately. Last night on my way home my power got so low that my LED headlight started to strobe. I am wondering if the main charge wire between the alternator and the fuse box is so corroded that the juice is just barely trickling in. I'm gonna look into this today.

Thought you had narrowed it down to the alternator?

[LittleSteve]

Thought you had narrowed it down to the alternator?

I reckon its an electrical problem.

[SqWADoosh]

Thanks for the help today buddy. 

[helipilot77]

I reckon its an electrical problem.

I think your right. But it's not the main wire. I just finished replacing it with no improvement.

Thanks for the help today buddy. 

You bet! I'm happy with the final product.

[helipilot77]

With Steve in town I really haven't had much time to post, but with him he brought a bunch of my parts including a brand new cylinder head for the goat, and gaskets and bolts. Maybe after we get back from the roundup I will have time to install it.

[jsnow]

If you are ever down near Renton you should stop by ARB I'd love to check out your rig.

[helipilot77]

If you are ever down near Renton you should stop by ARB I'd love to check out your rig.

Awesome! I'll bring it by after I replace the head.

[helipilot77]

Here it is in all its glory!

In the picture you will also see the appropriate FSM pages printed off (I like to make notes). Also are new head bolts all gaskets and a new timing belt. I forgot to order new valve seals. So I'll get them coming. Does anyone know of a good quality valve spring compressor that isn't ridiculously priced?

[OVRAROK]

I sure do hope you and your truck make it next year, I just love a well built diesel.I wanna see this truck in person