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Idle question

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by evanspen, Aug 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM.

  1. Aug 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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    evanspen

    evanspen [OP] New Member

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    I just got my runner started and it sounds great. How ever it will idle at very different speeds for a little and then switch speeds again. For example i start it and it runs at about 1500 for 30 seconds then it will drop to 200-300 for 30 seconds. Almost to the point of dying. And then jump back up to 1500. Anyone know what’s up. No dash lights are on.
     
  2. Aug 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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    blueosprey90

    blueosprey90 New Member

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    I'm no big expert, but it sounds like an air leak on the intake side. I had somewhat similar symptoms, only much worse, and it was a torn plenum gasket.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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    evanspen

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    Thanks, doesn’t matter anyways. She blew a head gasket
     

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