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]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:15:42 -0700 admin on Toyota 4Runner Alternator Replacement and Cost Comparison http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/toyota-4runner-alternator-replacement-and-cost-comparison/#p41 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/toyota-4runner-alternator-replacement-and-cost-comparison/#p41 History The Toyota 4Runner is a terrific vehicle that started in 1984 with a model based on the Toyota pickup. From 1984 through 1995 it was considered a compact and then it was classified as a mid-size in 1996. Toyota 4Runner Alternator Price Comparisons Today we are looking at replacement prices for alternators fitting the 3rd generation 4Runner, namely 1996-2000 for the 3.4L V6 engine. On March 7, 2010 we found the following:
  • Amazon lists a new alternator for $107.79
  • Parts Train lists several remanufactured alternators ranging from $107.21 to $186.25
  • Auto Parts Fair lists a new OEM replacement alternator for $169.29
  • Drive Wire lists several remanufactured alternators ranging from $58.95 (for a 40 amp) to $226.95
  • Toyota Parts America lists a replacement alternator for $197.82
  • Auto Parts Warehouse lists a remanufactured alternator for $142.46
  • Parts Geek lists a remanufactured alternator for $119.63

First Generation 4Runners The 4Runner was also called the Toyota Hilux Surf. 1984 4Runner 2.4L 22R I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L I4 Engine, 2.0L 3YI4 Engine 1985 4 Runner 2.4 22R I4 Engine, 4 Runner 2.4 22R-E I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L-T Turbo diesel engine I4, 2.0L 3YI4 Engine 1986 4 Runner 2.4 22R I4 Engine, 4 Runner 2.4 22R-E I4 Engine, 22R-TE I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L-T Turbo diesel engine I4, 2.0L 3YI4 Engine 1987 4 Runner 2.4 22R-E I4 Engine, 22R-TE I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L-T Turbo diesel engine I4, 2.0L 3YI4 Engine 1988 4 Runner 2.4 22R-E I4 Engine, 22R-TE I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine , 2.4L 2L I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L-T Turbo diesel engine I4, 2.0L 3YI4 Engine 1989 4 Runner 2.4 22R-E I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine, 2.4L 2L I4 Engine, 2.4L 2L-T Turbo diesel engine I4, 2.0L 3YI4 Engine Second Generation 4Runners 1990 4Runner 2.0L 3YI4 Engine, 2.4L 22R-E I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine, 2.4L 2L-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 2.8L 3L Diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-T Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1991 4Runner 2.0L 3YI4 Engine, 2.4L 22R-E I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine, 2.4L 2L-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 2.8L 3L Diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-T Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1992 4Runner 2.0L 3YI4 Engine, 2.4L 22R-E I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine, 2.4L 2L-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 2.8L 3L Diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-T Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1993 4Runner 2.0L 3YI4 Engine, 2.4L 22R-E I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine, 2.4L 2L-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 2.8L 3L Diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-T Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1994 4Runner 2.0L 3YI4 Engine, 2.4L 22R-E I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine, 2.4L 2L-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 2.8L 3L Diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-T Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1995 4Runner 2.0L 3YI4 Engine, 2.4L 22R-E I4 Engine, 3.0L 3VZ-E V6 Engine, 2.4L 2L-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 2.8L 3L Diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-T Turbo diesel I4 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine Third Generation 4Runners 1996 4Runner 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4 Engine, 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1997 4Runner 2.7L 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4 Engine, 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1998 4Runner 2.7L 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4 Engine, 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 1999 4Runner 2.7L 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4 Engine, 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 2000 4Runner 2.7L 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4 Engine, 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 2001 4Runner 2.7L 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4 Engine, 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine 2002 4Runner 2.7L 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4 Engine, 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo diesel I4 Engine Fourth Generation 4Runners 2003 4Runner 2.7L 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Engine, 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE I4 Turbo diesel (Latin America) Engine, 3.0L 1KD-FTV I4 Engine 2004 4Runner 2.7L 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Engine, 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE I4 Turbo diesel (Latin America) Engine, 3.0L 1KD-FTV I4 Engine 2005 4Runner 2.7L 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Engine, 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE I4 Turbo diesel (Latin America) Engine, 3.0L 1KD-FTV I4 Engine 2006 4Runner 2.7L 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Engine, 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE I4 Turbo diesel (Latin America) Engine, 3.0L 1KD-FTV I4 Engine 2007 4Runner 2.7L 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Engine, 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE I4 Turbo diesel (Latin America) Engine, 3.0L 1KD-FTV I4 Engine 2008 4Runner 2.7L 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Engine, 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE I4 Turbo diesel (Latin America) Engine, 3.0L 1KD-FTV I4 Engine 2009 4Runner 2.7L 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Engine, 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 Engine, 3.0L 1KZ-TE I4 Turbo diesel (Latin America) Engine, 3.0L 1KD-FTV I4 Engine Alternator Diagnosis and Replacement This short 3 minute video walks through determining if your alternator needs to be replaced and shows the step-by-step replacement process. Although the vehicle in the video isn’t a 4Runner, the process is essentially the same. A key to good 4Runner repairs lies in having a quality service manual written for your car. Choose among these quality Toyota repair manuals to save yourself time and money. You might also find good deals by checking with these used Toyota parts retail specialists. Most of them focus exclusively on Toyota parts. Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:42:34 -0700 ken winston caine on Surging at idle -- only when weather is cold http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/surging-at-idle-only-when-weather-is-cold/#p40 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/surging-at-idle-only-when-weather-is-cold/#p40 1991 Subaru Legacy 4 cyl, 2.2L AWD,  Manua,l 170,00 miles: 

When the weather is below about 45 degrees outside, my Legacy won't idle smoothly or reliably. Instead, it surges between 0 RPM and about 1,300 RPM, up and down, until it stalls. The colder it is outside, the worse the problem. 

When I take my foot off the accelerator while driving, if the outside temp is in the 20s or 30s (or lower), idle drops to nothing and the engine stalls. 

Both of these related behaviors happen while the engine is warm and while the engine is  cold, though at startup wihen the engine is cold, it actually will run smoothly for about 20 to 30 seconds before the surging begins. 

I replaced all vacuum lines, cannister, mass airflow sensor, throttle position sensor, purge solenoid control valve. No change, except that I no longer get a diagnostic code indicating that the purge solenoid control valve is stuck open. 

Since that is apparently NOT the problem, I'm hoping someone will recognize it. It is definitely tied to outside air temperature. On those rare wonderufl winter days here when it's 50 or 60 degrees out, the car runs perfectly smoothly, as it should, no idle issues at all. Soon as the outside temps drop, the surging at idle issue begins. 

Suggestions?

]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:14:34 -0700 admin on Parts Aftermarket Growing http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/parts-aftermarket-growing/#p39 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/parts-aftermarket-growing/#p39 The sluggish economy has curtailed new car sales, and the cash-for-clunkers program is long gone, but there are pockets of growth. One area that is growing is the parts aftermarket as consumers keep their older cars which require replacement parts to keep driving.

Companies such as General Automotive Co. that focus on the parts aftermarket are reporting growth amid the generally poor-performing automotive industry.

The parts aftermarket is huge – approximately $240 billion annually in the United States.

This is good news for at least part of the parts industry.

]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:10:55 -0700 admin on Classic Car Repair http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/classic-car-repair/#p38 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/classic-car-repair/#p38 Classic cars and trucks bring hours and hours of joy and satisfaction as we buy, sell and restore them. Of course, some need more repair and restoration than others. A good repair and restoration manual can save you countless hours and produce a much better result. Listed below are several quality classic car repair manuals and guide books:

• How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork (Veloce Enthusiast's Restoration Manual Series) by Martin Thaddeus (Paperback - Sep 27, 2004) • "Vintage Cars" - Restoration Tips From A Classic Car Junkie! by Manuel Ortiz Braschi • Classic Car Electrics: Tips, techniques & step-by-step repair, restoration & maintenance procedures (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual) by Martin Thaddeus (Paperback - Mar 30, 2007) • Classic Car Electrical Systems Repair Manual by David Pollard (Hardcover - Nov 1999) • Restorer's Classic Car Shop Manual by Jim Schild (Paperback - Oct 1991) • Practical Classics & Car Restorer: Triumph Spitfire Restoration by Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Paperback - Jul 1995) • Car Bodywork Repair Manual by Lindsay Porter (Hardcover - Feb 26, 2001) • Triumph Tr6 Restoration (Practical Classics & Car Restorer) by Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Paperback - Jan 1993) • Car Restorer's Manual by Lionel Baxter (Hardcover - Jan 2004) • How to Paint Classic Cars (Enthusiast's Restoration Manuals) by Martin Thaddeus (Paperback - Aug 28, 2005) • MGB classic car workshop manual free pdf with registration • Ford Mustang 1964 ½ - 1973 parts and accessories catalog free pdf (30 meg) • Ford Pickup 1948–79, 1966–79 Ford Bronco, 1961–67 Ford Econoline free parts catalog pdf, 316 pages, 25 meg • The Gold-Plated Porsche: How I Sank a Small Fortune into a Used Car, and Other Misadventures by Stephan Wilkinson • Robert Bentley's Repair Manual for British Cars by John Organ (Paperback - Jan 1, 1970) • Triumph Spitfire Glove Box 1969-80 Workshop Manual (Practical Classics & Car Restorer) by Brooklands Books Ltd (Paperback - Nov 6, 1992) • The Classic Car Book: The Essential Guide to Buying,Owning,Enjoying and Maintaining a Classic (Haynes Classic Makes) by Andrew Noakes (Hardcover - Jun 14, 2006) • How to Keep Your Muscle Car Alive (Motorbooks Workshop) by Harvey White Jr. (Paperback - April 4, 2009) • Dodge Caravan Plymouth Voyager & Chrysler Town & Country 1984 thru 1995 Mini-vans Haynes Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive Repair Manual Series) by Curt Choate, Mike Stubblefield, and John H. Haynes (Paperback - Aug 22, 1994) • Toyota Celica 1986-1999: Front Wheel Drive Models (Haynes Automotive Repair Manual) by Chilton and Haynes Publications Staff (Paperback - 2000) • Porsche 944: Automotive Repair Manual--1983 thru 1989, All Models Including Turbo (Haynes Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • Engine specification manual: American classic cars : 1939 thru 1974 by Frank T Jackson • Collector Car Restoration Bible: Practical Techniques for Professional Results by Matt Joseph (Paperback - Oct 14, 2005) • Car Interior Restoration Manual (Haynes Restoration Manuals) by K. Henson (Hardcover - May 14, 1995) • Classic Car Restorer's Handbook: Restoration Tips and Techniques for Owners and Restorers of Classic and Collectible Automobiles by Jim Richardson (Paperback - Nov 1, 1994) • Body Repair & Painting Manual (Haynes Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive 19 Ed: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot by John Muir, Tosh Gregg, and Peter Aschwanden (Paperback - Sep 9, 2001) • How to Restore Your Collector Car (Motorbooks Workshop) by Tom Brownell (Paperback - Dec 24, 1999) • VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia 1954 through 1979 All Models (Haynes Repair Manual) by Ken Freund, Mike Stubblefield, and John H. Haynes (Paperback - 1991) • Haynes Ford Mustang (1979-1993) & Mercury Capri (1979-1986) Automotive Repair Manual by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • Jeep CJ '49'86 (Haynes Repair Manual) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • "Practical Classics and Car Restorer" on Metalworking in Restoration (Restoration & Miscellaneous) by R.M. Clarke (Paperback - Feb 1991) • Cadillac Rear-Wheel Drive Models 1970 through 1993 Automotive Repair Manual (Haynes Automobile Repair Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • Lyn St. James's Car Repair (Penguin Handbooks) by Lyn St. James (Paperback - Jun 5, 1984) • Jaguar XJ6 '88'94 (Haynes Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • The Classic Car Restoration Guide: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Manual (Haynes Restoration Manuals) by L. Porter (Hardcover - April 30, 1994) • Haynes Datsun 280ZX, 1979-1983 (Haynes Manuals): Automotive Repair Manual: All GL, Deluxe & Turbo models 2-seater & 2+2, 2.8 liter in line six-cyl engine by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • The Great Classic Muscle Cars Compared (Muscle Portfolio) by R.M. Clarke (Paperback - Dec 17, 1999) • Jaguar/Daimler Xj6 Restoration: Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club) by Dave Pollard (Paperback - Jul 1995) • Pontiac Firebird '82'92 (Haynes Repair Manual) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999) • Car Bodywork Repair Manual by Lindsay Porter (Hardcover - Feb 26, 2001) • Triumph Tr6 Restoration (Practical Classics & Car Restorer) by Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Paperback - Jan 1993) Good luck with your classic! ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:48:53 -0700 fireball on 1973 vw http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1973-vw/#p37 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1973-vw/#p37 hi i am looking for a sliding side door handle and need to know if one off a 1969

if one off a 1969 will fit

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:09:46 -0700 admin on 2005 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2005-buick-repair-manual/#p36 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2005-buick-repair-manual/#p36 This 256 page 2005 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 2005 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:47:44 -0700 admin on 2004 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2004-buick-repair-manual/#p35 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2004-buick-repair-manual/#p35 This 256 page 2004 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 2004 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:45:08 -0700 admin on 2003 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2003-buick-repair-manual/#p34 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2003-buick-repair-manual/#p34 This 256 page 2003 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 2003 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:28 -0700 admin on 2002 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2002-buick-repair-manual/#p33 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2002-buick-repair-manual/#p33 This 256 page 2002 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 2002 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:38:56 -0700 admin on 2001 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2001-buick-repair-manual/#p32 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/2001-buick-repair-manual/#p32 This 256 page 2001 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 2001 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:36:40 -0700 admin on 1999 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1999-buick-repair-manual/#p31 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1999-buick-repair-manual/#p31 This 256 page 1999 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 1999 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:34:09 -0700 admin on 1998 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1998-buick-repair-manual/#p30 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1998-buick-repair-manual/#p30 This 256 page 1998 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 1998 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:31:49 -0700 admin on 1997 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1997-buick-repair-manual/#p29 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1997-buick-repair-manual/#p29 This 256 page 1997 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 1997 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:29:16 -0700 admin on 1996 Buick Repair Manual http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1996-buick-repair-manual/#p28 General Automotive Questions http://www.partsavenue.com/forum/general-automotive-questions/1996-buick-repair-manual/#p28 This 256 page 1996 Buick repair manual from Haynes covers the full size, front wheel drive Buick. It also covers Oldsmobile and Pontiac. These manuals include step-by-step repair instructions and many photos and illustrations. There is a troubleshooting section and also tips and short cuts to help get your job done as fast as possible with common tools. Repairing your 1996 Buick will be much simpler with this Haynes repair manual.

Best of luck with your repair! ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:23:42 -0700