Got this thread off tundrasolutions, here is his 1st post not to many people are helping him out over their and this place is the 3rd Gen community, he owned the vehicle since new and changed the oil every 3-5k and he's 4 months out of his warranty

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...724#post253724

Caz
I have a '99 4Runner that we purchased new and it only has 45,000 very easy miles on it, never been offroading with it at all. While accelerating past another car, I blew a rod through the engine block and destroyed the engine. This happened only 4 months after the 5 year drivetrain warranty expired.

Has anyone else experienced a problem like this? Also, the service writer is working to get some help from Toyota to cover some of the cost to the the warranty just expiring. Anybody have any guidelines on what Toyota has done in the past in a situation like this?

We love our 4Runner, but certainly didn't expect this from a Toyota. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,

Caz

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/rod-through-block-38449/

Welcome to like 7 hours ago

 

Edge,

Posted this per your suggestion this morning. From the input it sounds like it is very unusual for the 3.4L to throw a rod. Stay tuned for results as I pursue this directly with Toyota.

Caz

 

4RUNR
running slow today, I missed the obvious

Caz
guess I missed your post, hope all work out for you best it can