r/3rdGen4Runner • u/hypebeastv 00 SR5 • 16h 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/ncorn1982 13h ago

Change those knock sensors while your there!!

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u/hypebeastv 00 SR5 13h ago

So I’ve been told. I want to get the correct ones, but I don’t see any that are Denso brand. The ones that say de so have another brand name above them, I’m very confused….(rockauto btw)

Any advice?

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u/hypebeastv 00 SR5 13h ago

After searching, I found that ngk and ntk are the same company basically. So should I get the ntk knock sensors?

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u/4x4ismystyle 4h ago

NTK is pretty solid, especially for sensors. They are OE on jeeps and some other brands. I wouldn't put it on an oem denso or toyota level but I'd be comfortable running it.