Last edited by akm on 12-05-2004 at 10:09 AM. Reason: additional info received
1988 4runner needs new cam shaft and couple rocker arms.
Shop says it needs whole new top of block at $1900 (rounded), or only a cam shaft and 2 rockers at $700...


Well, we got the cam-shaft thing fixed and all seems ok and thanks to all for the opinions, they really helped.
Now for another 4-runner 'mystery'.
My son (he owns/drives the car and we collaborate on the repairing etc) replaced the starter a couple of times but it doesnt seem to have resolved the problem of the starter not working intermittently.
Is there anything particular about 4-runners of that vintage and starter problems?
If not then I will need to do some more digging.
Any info and/or suggestions for other places to look would be much appreciated.

Search the forum for: starter solenoid contacts.

Search the forum for: starter solenoid contacts.
Thanks for the tip.
Got some good info that way.
Sounds like starter solenoid contacts is the problem.
Thanks again.
akm