Frank713 
1998 Toyota 4Runner SUV SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
Poor Water Pump Desgn
 59.5 K miles and noted the coolant 
reservoir was dry just prior to long 
trip Denver to Grand Canyon.  Water 
pump was leaking and very expensive to 
replace...similar to changin timing 
belt laybor.  Was out of warranty by 
time...but I called Go Toyota and they 
agreed to pay for the pump, but not the 
laybor.  I'm happy with the truck, but 
dissappointed with the failed water 
pump with so few miles...no off road.  
Mechanic told me pump was a bad design 
by Toyota and it is a common repair for 
this truck.