1988 4-runner starter 'mystery'?
akm
05-08-2005, 12:59 AM
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.
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.
corbinwaterski
05-08-2005, 11:03 AM
Search the forum for: starter solenoid contacts.
akm
05-08-2005, 11:53 AM
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
Thanks for the tip.
Got some good info that way.
Sounds like starter solenoid contacts is the problem.
Thanks again.
akm
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