I just purchased a used 5-speed last week with 65,000 miles. Traded in my 1994, also 5-speed. It took my a while to find a 5-speed but I love it!

Anyhow, I just want to know from you longtime users, what should I be aware about with my new Runner? any recalls? typical deffects? tips & tricks? quick repairs? performance enhancers? issues? jumpy fuel gage? etc.... thanks!

I have read a lot about the 90 degree elbow trick and I will take this out on the weekend plus installing the Amsoil air filter.

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Now: 1999 5-Speed SR5 4Runner
Before: 1994 5-Speed SR5 4Runner
Then (in Venezuela):
1987 Land Cruiser FJ70
1979 Land Cruiser FJ40

 

Welcome to YT!

Nothing, it's a Toyota.
nope.
nah.
check out the Tech Write-Ups section.
see above answer.
yeah, it's known to be a little screwy. just don't let it get below 1/8th of a tank and you'l be fine.

True-Flow is better.

Also, the yellow search button at the top of the page is AWESOME! Use it and you'll see why.

 

if you stick the key in the rear window, turn and hold for a few seconds, the window will move, dont think that im a retard, but i just found this out a few months ago, thinking it only went down with the fob which was stupid

 

good post rocket.... i didnt feel like all that

 

i havint had any problems with my 98 so far ive done the deckplate mod the isr mod and got a 18'' magnaflow muffler i would do the deckplate mod and leave the stock elbow where it is

 

Thanks for the info.

wjwerdna: I found out about the rear window fairly quick since I owned a 1994 Runner. I like the fact that the window rolls all the way down automatically without holding the key. I wish I could roll it all the way down with one push of the in-dash button.

Elton: the ISR modification looks like a good idea. What the you use as a replacement pipe. Did you go to the nearest muffler shop? Is it possible to install a flex intake hose that covers the whole length? I found a copper tubing (water rated) on McMaster-Carr that is 2.5" i.d. and 2.625" o.d. but costs about $85 for each 10 ft.

 

tony,

you gotta start helping yourself here, bud! search "ISR" and also look in the tech section for writeups

bob

 

heres what i did Click it seems to work fine for me

 

Thanks to all. I have used the yellow search link a lot, and you are right, it is very useful.

I did the deck mod and took 1 hour on Saturday. I did not use the mesh screen since I don't see its utility. I love the sound and as for performance I am not sure since I only drove the truck for one week since I bought it.

I am working on my own ISR mod version with common available parts. Will post an update in the future, if it works and looks neat!

 

wait till you get done with the isr mod its going to sound awsome ... well mine did tell i got a new muffler