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Advice needed: what maintenance before burying motor?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Rocky, Aug 21, 2017.

  1. Aug 21, 2017 at 2:21 PM
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    Rocky

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    I'm putting 2 '96 4runners together to hopefully come up with one good running machine, ready for mods, headed for a crawler. Right now, I have the motor exposed - so what maintenance jobs would you suggest while access is easy? I'm thinking timing belt, tensionners, water pump and T-stat, valve cover gaskets, plugs. I'm new to the 3.4 motor - any thing else you'd suggest, like alternator, starter ...? I'm getting ready to order parts - thanks for your advice!
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  2. Aug 22, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Seals, rings, journals, and any other wear parts.
     

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