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Looks like I can get another thermostat housing (part # md302949 ?). I have a 1995 montero ls parts car available to me. I'll check tomorrow to see if they appear interchangeable. Does the intake manifold have to come off to get at the part?

Seized bolt broke when I tried to take out the thermostat. Pics attached. Is the thermostat housing replaceable? How big of a job am I looking at? Will it be easier to remove the radiators/grill and drill out the bolt? How f$&$ed am I?

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/borrego-springs-toyota-x4-custom-cab/7260156570.html Not mine but I really wish it was.

Beauty. Thanks for the updates.

What’s the verdict? Still resonating? Less wind noise?

Wow that thing is beautiful. Absolutely worth saving. Where is it located? I know of a totally destroyed parts truck with a good engine in SoCal

Very nice! Def keep us updated. What year? How many miles?

Yes super interested!

Sneak peek

Cool! You live is San Diego and pick it up up north? Or other way around? I’m in Fallbrook (north SD county) with Barbie Car

Confirmed! steering boxes from a parts truck and from mine side by side, mine has MUCH more resistance when turning the shaft at the center of the range ( going straight). the parts truck box Input shaft is easily turned with finger and thumb throughout it’s range. I hope to have it all back...

Yes. This is where I messed up. Overtightened. It won’t back out. My mechanic got it to back out a little but it’s still does not return to center. Swapping in a used box tomorrow. We’ll see. New: ball joints, wheel bearings, idler arm. All tie rods are tight according to the alignment shop.

Passing smog is always brutal here! Did you use oem or aftermarket cats? For a little while I thought I might need new cats for my 95, and the oem was like $6-700 each! If there is an aftermarket available I’d be happy to know about it

Really cool, thanks for the write up!

Sounds good. I’ll keep y’all updated

A friend has an sr that had the butterfly valve let go and drop into the motor. he says motor is toast. I remember reading somewhere on the internet that sometimes it will only kill the valves, and leave the the bottom end ok. Anyone have any input? Is it possible that I can get the heads...

Fixed the broken sway bar end in the rear. Been driving around like this for a few weeks and wow, new sway bar ends + bushings Are really noticeable on the road. So noticeable that I just ordered parts to do the front.

I haven’t seen any other rigs with these wheels besides the sports that are all over. I like that they’re 16in but I think the offset is messing with my steering. My steering box is worn and has too much play, and I think the different offset wheels makes them less likely to return to center...

About 700 mile road trip this weekend. Spent a few days exploring cactus flats, then went on to mammoth for Sunday night. Drove home Monday. 17 mpg on the way up and 18 on the way home. 11 mpg when off roading, but that’s dependent on so many more variables than the vehicle itself. Involuntarily...

That grab bar is one of the reasons I was drawn to the Montero, such a cool dash!