Recent content by DBTLC

No plates, if the seller is unwilling to supply the VIN or plate# I'd walk away.

The Toyota 4.8 2UZ-FE is an expensive motor not to mention the transmission. The Toyota vehicles with the 4.8 don't make it to the junk yards nearly as fast as the Chevy's with 5.3s do. Toyota's incredible resale value also affects this, people hang on to Toyotas. Even at 300,000 miles, they...

Sounds like a rod knock to me. What does it sound like under the engine?

Did the oil leak flow stop after you shut the engine off, or did it continue once the engine was off. If it stopped, I'd tend towards the rear main. I doubt this is what happened though. If it didn't stop and it kept pouring out, I would be looking for a hole in the oil pan or some where else...

Great score man! Get the paint professionally detailed, definitely worth the money.

Agreed! I fully convince my self while writing my monologue.

Hi everyone, I just purchased my first TLC from the original owner. 1995, 152k, perfect paint no lockers. I am very excited to one day be able to drive it. I plan on kids soon and I want it to be the family vehicle. I used to buy 4Runners with blown head gaskets, pull the motors and rebuild...