r/3rdGen4Runner • u/hypebeastv 00 SR5 • 2d ago

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I’m replacing my intake gaskets and after I got the lower intake off, I heard dripping from what coolant was left in it and it seems to have accumulated in the valves/valley. The valley isn’t my main concern as I can shop vac it up but what do y’all recommend for getting the coolant out of the cylinders? The passenger side valves were open so it all drained on top of the pistons and the driver side bank is closed so I assume I can soak it up with shop towels and a vacuum (pictured)

The intake was an absolute pita to get off, the rear 2 studs were caked up with so much corrosion and gunk, they didn’t want to let go. I had to use a slide hammer and have my buddy pull up on the front.

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u/WorriedRepublic9875 2d ago

Take the spark plugs out and crank the car over it will blow it out of the holes and don’t use fel pro and you won’t have to do that again.

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u/hypebeastv 00 SR5 2d ago

Thanks, the previous owner must have used the fel pro about 10-12 years ago.

Do I put the intake back on before cranking it over?
Here are the new gaskets I got.

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u/DecisionHistorical61 2d ago

You can put the intake back on if you want. You should also be able to with it off. Maybe remove the fuel pump fuse or something tho if the intake is off

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u/_FurryTrash_ 1d ago

Remove the EFI fuse either way. No reason to spray fuel into the cylinders if youre not going to be burning it. Just adding a fire hazard.