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I rebuilt the 3.0 engine myself, 4 years ago. I found myself having to remove the valve covers again because motor oil kept leaking from both the rear area. I went with the blue rubber felpro valve cover gasket on this. Maybe that was the problem. I had to use silicone around the rear parts of both the left & right valve covers. It's a must to replace all vacuum lines with longer ones, I went with 3 inches longer on each. This engine is one of the most pain on the butt that I ever worked. Not the actual rebuild itself. So many vacuum lines, so many coolant lines, so many metal coolant lines also. So much could go wrong even when you're very careful & experience. Because of this, coolant leaks & oil leaks develop around the years. That's why at the junkyards, all these 4runners have rusted metal coolant lines. As a result of these leaks, people simply end up using only tap water. Most people never fix the leaks because it could be on a hard to reach area, they simply use water. It's impossible to find good metal plumbing for these 4runners. Definitely use silicone on those freeze plugs. It shouldn't be necessary, but do use it. Till this day, I still own my 1991 4Runner 3.0. Today, I'm actually replacing the clutch with an Exedy clutch kit, LUK flywheel, & OEM Toyota rear oil seal. Oh & the clutch problems on these old 4Runners is the worst. The clutch metal bracket for the clutch & break pedal tend to crack all over. Every one at the junkyard have cracks or have been welded in several already already, Bleeding the clutch is such a pain on the arse. Even when theres no air bubles, have clean solid 3Dot break fluid flowing through the clear bleeder line, it's almost like the master cylinder plunger rod needs to be just slightly longer to pully push the clutch fork out for the clutch disc to fully disengage the flywheel. Even with the clutch pedal fully pressed it, it's like the clutch is slightly engaged & the vehicle starts driving slightly. So I also have replaced the clutch & brake pedal bracket with a new last year & it worked for a while but started up again. So now, I'm also replacing the slave cylinder & master cylinder with a Toyota OEM & new Lucas DOT3 brake fluid for the clutch fluid.

Great video, my only complaint is the volume of music that is played, especially when you start the engine it is cranked up 😠for whatever reason.

What is the size for this oil change kit please for hilux 1997 diesel

I didn't see a valve adjustment? Check timing?

Awesome video! Any particular reason you decided to rebuild it?

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Hello, how many steering wheel turn from left to right ?

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where is a good place to purchase new or good condition valve covers

Super helpful! I’ve been holding back on exhaust purchase due to concerns of feedback into the cab. Thanks!

You can't understand how long I've been waiting for videos like yours on the Toyota 4 runner. They are of incredible quality, I'm speechless. Keep going and you will have all our support!! You're great

My fuel line pre-formed is by RetroMotion Sidewinder 5/16 ths ID RMi 33005 75psi fuel line

At 6:03 the ends of your fuel line is cracked from age/heat where goes into the regulator. Once upon a time I had a gas leak in that area. On my 3VZE I had to find certified pre-formed fuel line as other types not pre-formed will kink. (Forget parts stores) On that oil your using i was a fan of that brand too until we discovered cam wear at 290K miles. I have new 3vze Toy cams and use a conventional or syn blend oil 10w-40 with zddp at least above 1000ppm with those bucket shims. Also company zddpplus has a solution, 1oz of their stuff per oil change adds 450ppm of zddp. But check with the oil mfg spec sheet. I am with my rig 31 years. Its a 5sp manual with the 150R trans

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Exhaust is one of the only things I've had done on my 92 Pickup that I've never done myself. But I have been wanting to have a more performance exhaust. I really need to buy some welding equipment and learn how to weld. Great video.

Awesome video, my friend! Man, back when Toyota was spelled with a D. I just barely rebuilt my Power Steering pump on my 1992 Pickup. I thought about making a video, but didn't. I probably should have. This one wasn't all easy, but you pushed through and it looks great! Well done.

Great videos. Editing and music 🔥Can’t wait for more.

Hell yeah! Keep it up!

Shopping around for an exhaust to use in my '91 for a pending 5VZ swap and so far this is the only video I can find of the LCE exhaust with a 3VZ. Noticed you also got Magnaflow 91005 catalytic converter - in your video that appears to have flanges welded on, however that part number seems to match with a universal Magnaflow cat without flanges. Did you add the flanges? Also, subbed. Here for beans.

Nice work! I've been looking this past week at installing a set just like this, so you can imagine I was pretty excited to find your video. I'm gearing up to take my truck to Radwood here in Austin this next month.

I've had that exhaust since 2012ish. It will get louder and start to drone bad after a few years. It never sounded bad. I have the same magnaflow cat as well. I just recently swapped out the muffler for a more quiet muffler due to the drone on the highway.

Not a tune up at all, just maintenance work.

A genuine Toyota power steering belt is the only belt I've used with the correct length that lets the power steering pump sit level.

Just got my hands on a 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5. You’re quite literally an inspiration.

Great video! Total noob to my 4runner and mechanics in general so watching the process like this is very helpful!

Lol you’re right it did sound like a 4 banger😂

I’m about to get an 89 pick up here soon and I’m glad I came across your channel! Excited for more videos 🙌🏼

Awesome seen the old 3.slow gang sticker…killer got a 93 4Runner myself barely over 100k.

Best sounding 3vze engine Ive heard!!

Great video sir, thank you very much!

Sounds good 👍... stock system was a wheezing sound lol

Awesome work!

Thanks for mentioning my Timmy the Toolman channel in the video description. Lot of RUclipsrs use other people's content and never give them any credit. I have a lot of respect for people like you who give credit where credit is due. I'm glad my rear axle seal & bearing video helped you out. Good luck with your channel.

Cool, bro where can I get that rotor original denso? amazon? e bay?

Thanks for this video is help a lot with My 4 runner 👍👍👍👍

Very nice bro wish I had a shop to work on my 4Runner nice video good tutorial keep up the good work

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Planning on doing a personal engine check-up soon on my 1993 T-100. It's a 5 speed manual with 4WD and my parents bought it the year before I was born, so I'm somewhat attached to and learned to drive in it. I've done a lot with it lately tying to learn how to take care of my own vehicles, and even bought the factory service manuals for it, the 2004 Corolla, and the 2007 FJ Cruiser. I replaced the antiquated NGK plugs from 2002 with new Denso Iridium TT spark plugs, I've done oil and filter (air and lube) changes, greasing, and most recently I discovered that the shocks were flat since 2003, as well as the separate root cause of a quickly developing braking problem that my first time experience with brake fluid flushing didn't fix. As a result she got a brand new set of Bilstein 4600s and new braking hardware (Nu Shooz, pads, rotors, remanufactured calipers, brake drums, brake cylinders) even though the book says you can run the pads and shoes down to 0.1 mm of contact material. Got to learn about the difference between modern Toyota wheel attachment (rotor and caliper are farthest out and bolted on top, making shop turnaround quicker) and the old, fun way of having to pull a hub to get to the rotor, inspecting 30 year old taper bearings and races, cleaning and packing said bearings with fresh bearing grease, pre-loading conical taper bearings (for proper fitment/alignment/rotor runout as the wheel turns), and discovering that it is in fact a good idea to pre-thread the brake tube into the caliper before bolting it down to save yourself a half hour of impotent rage. Despite the hardship, I've found it to be a satisfying achievement to keep the truck maintained. My next problem to be solved will probably be a precautionary timing belt replacement, a radiator flush, and most importantly a valve cover gasket replacement since it's life lately has been one long, slow oil flush with the odd half quart added when low. Head gaskets already got replaced during the recall btw, and we haven't had issues since.

dig the miami vice vibe intro!

Nice work! I did almost these exact same upgrades to mine all together like this. I even went for the same Rampage headlight swap. But I did Satin Black for the grill and the valence. And instead of KC lights on the bumper, I made and custom installed amber grill lights. I've never seen any other 90's Toyota Pickup with grill lights before or since. I don't know why no one else has done them? But I love them. I have thought about trying to do fog lights somehow too. Maybe eventually. Then I installed a second tow hook and painted them both red. I love how you're doing almost all of the same upgrades/maintenance to your pickup that I am. She's lookin good, man. Keep it up.

No valve adjustment? How about the cam pucks on the back of the heads? Geez bud. I bet your still leaking oil. Us toyota guys like to do things twice. ..dude where's my car.. ? Bro u drive a truck! 3slow gang are catching up. Ps. Check ur coolant fan .. ever have one of those Implode?? Fun times. Still my favorite truck.

Did you clean out the plenum while you had it off? I've been meaning to tackle that on mine. I want to check the valve clearances as well. I've got a handful of 3VZE videos on my channel too.

Amazing job! This has to be viral.

This is the best guide video I've ever seen about 3VZ-E engine. Now, I have clear ideas about what to do for my 1990 4runner SR5 3VZ-E.

This is almost my exact truck. Mine is a '92, but it's even the silver color extended cab. I've been doing a bunch of stuff to it in the last 5 years. Almost everything you've shown in these two videos and a lot more. Mostly upgrades and custom mods. Looks like the body is in better shape than mine though. The biggest project mine needs is body work and new paint. . . Someday. Love seeing someone taking the same time and care that I have for one of the best trucks ever made! I will look for more videos on this truck in the future. I'll gladly be your 100th subscriber. Congrats!

Good to see another Toyota lover

Where’s the part where you replace the head gaskets ???

thanks for the Comments and sub ya'll! Tell me, what do you guys want to see on the channel? Do you prefer no commentary or more talking? What other projects do you want to see as well!