Novice needs help

[jimbo5string]

I just found out about this site today and I’m hoping I can get some advice from people that know a lot more about
This. I have a 2007 sequoia Limited the 2 Wheel Dr. with the big V8. I got sick several years ago and even though my cancer is now in remission, I had not started back driving it. So now it’s been setting up without being driven for about eight years. I have been told it would take thousands to get it back running that seems too high to me. I want new belts and hoses and fluids and clean out the gas tank and such as that so I’m wondering if anybody here has experience to know whether it’s worth it to do that or not or to know some mechanical site I can go on and ask them that question Thanks for your time

 

[ultrarunner]

Belts, hoses and a fuel flush, as you mention, is a good start. I'd likely also bleed the brake system with new fluid.

Brake calibers should be removed and inspected, as the actuator is likely frozen. New oil and filters and fire her up!

 

[gesock]

Belts, hoses and a fuel flush, as you mention, is a good start. I'd likely also bleed the brake system with new fluid.

Brake calibers should be removed and inspected, as the actuator is likely frozen. New oil and filters and fire her up!

Any tips on changing the actuator? I believe mine is frozen as well and plan to change it this weekend.

 

[ultrarunner]

Any tips on changing the actuator? I believe mine is frozen as well and plan to change it this weekend.

You don't necessarily need to change the caliper pistons. I have successfully freed them up will some penetrating oil. Let sit, then slowly push the pistons back into the caliper with a C-clamp. If the corrosion is really bad, and they won't free up, you can disassemble, clean and put the caliper back in service.

 

[JAFO44]

I just found out about this site today and I’m hoping I can get some advice from people that know a lot more about
This. I have a 2007 sequoia Limited the 2 Wheel Dr. with the big V8. I got sick several years ago and even though my cancer is now in remission, I had not started back driving it. So now it’s been setting up without being driven for about eight years. I have been told it would take thousands to get it back running that seems too high to me. I want new belts and hoses and fluids and clean out the gas tank and such as that so I’m wondering if anybody here has experience to know whether it’s worth it to do that or not or to know some mechanical site I can go on and ask them that question Thanks for your time

First, I hope your well and cancer in remission.
Second, in a word,
"YES" it's worth it.
You have a stellar reliable Toyota compared to what's being made today.
I have the same 07 Limited but 4WD. 4.7.
It's a very reliable, easy to work on vehicle compared to the crap made today.( This comes from actual mechanics).
If you can afford to have your vehicle worked on professionally I would strongly suggest you find a Toyota specialized shop not a dealer but a small shop that specializes in just Toyota Lexus like I have found here in San Diego called the truck shop all they do is Toyota vehicles.
Has others have said you would definitely need to start with all the fluids including the tranny engine oil brake fluid power steering fluid coolant all differential gear oils you would need new tires because you have flat spots on the bottom of your tires and likely shocks.
Put a set of Billstein 6112's in the front and 5111's in the rear and you will love the suspension. Depending upon where you have the vehicle stored and your climate you might need brake rotors as well.
First gen Sequoia is a well sought after vehicle and there are less and less of them available for resale in good condition good luck

 

[CJ-mn]

Before firing it up, curious on the fact it has been sitting so long with no oil coating anything any more as 8 years it would have all seemed into the oil pan by now I suspect. I have a similar situation with a 1998 2 door 4WD Tahoe I gave to my dad which has been sitting for the last 8-10 years. I am thinking I should pull the spark plugs and spray Marvel Mystery Oil or a Stabil fogging oil or something like that into each of the cylinder heads to help lubricate the piston rings. Ideally would be to turn the oil pump by hand or the whole engine over by hand before starting it. Any other mechanics have any experience?

2 years ago bought a 2010 RX350 with 90k on it. After power washing under the hood and under the car and removing acorns from on top of the engine:
Brakes - Sucked out master cylinder and bled each caliper for about 10-15 min until the brown brake fluid was clear NAPA DOT4. Then removed each caliper and pushed piston back with bleeder open to not force anything back in line. Had daughter push brake pedal 1/2 way, release, and then push piston back in 3 times or so to make sure smooth. Clean everything up. Replace guide pins, boots, and frame bolts. Grease guidepins and sheet metal plus Orange anti-squeak on the pads where they contact the caliper.
Differential, transfer case, transmission - drain and refill with Toyota fluids....no reason to skimp with off brand.
Radiator - I would go to AutoZone or similar place who rents tools and pressure test radiator to make sure it holds before messing with anything. If good, then I would drain and replace all the hoses (ideally the upper, lower, heater hoses, and mine had small hoses to the throttle body) and thermostat. I missed the throttle body ones 2 years ago so last February I was doing this in the garage after ai determined where it was leaking.
Oil - Change oil and filter.
Power Steering - suck out old fluid from reservoir and replace with new. Also, look to see if you have grease zerks to grease it.
Upper and Lower ball joints - check to see if these have grease zerks. Might not if original equipment but when I replace mine on my Suburban or Tahoe i made sure they had them and put a 90° fitting into the lower one so easier to grease.
Air filter - New
Cabin Filter - New
Wipers - New
Spark Plugs - New. Hopefully yours does not require pulling the wipers, wiper motors, windshield cowling, intake manifold, etc. just to be able to get to the plugs.
Tires - New tires and replace the TPMS sensors on all 4 or 5 if the spare has it.

Hope this list helps....