LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
Not yet. Joey is picking it up today so he'll take care of that. Stay tuned for an epic 50 page thread about it...
In all seriousness I did research inline water temp gauges at 2:30am...
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Not yet. Joey is picking it up today so he'll take care of that. Stay tuned for an epic 50 page thread about it...
In all seriousness I did research inline water temp gauges at 2:30am...
PHH needs to be addressed.
Welcome to the "other side".
Welcome to the "other side".
LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
Yeah. You are in LA. You should go help Joey out with the PHH. At least keep him company and fetch him tea.
Green tea of course.
While I'm there do you want me to fill up our crank case? Free of charge.
While I'm there do you want me to fill up our crank case? Free of charge.
malteserunner
Dr Evil
Snorkle done. Next week, new tires and wheels arrive! Also, going to put new brushes in my alternator. Went from intermittent charging, to no charging. 
Went up into the hills to find a new spot to fly this
Replaced rear- most window belt moulding via a better used moulding from the junk yard. Good thing too bc it needed to be cleaned underneath.
After removal - dirt/ dust buildup.
I'll post pics of the after tomorrow.
After removal - dirt/ dust buildup.
I'll post pics of the after tomorrow.
What kind of temperature variance are you seeing with this fan installed and how much will they cost?
Any secret to getting that off without breaking any of the fasteners or clips holding it in place?
LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
Warm weather and a gentle touch. And patience.
Then a tube of black RTV sealant to dab on spaced out after you remove it and break all the clips.
Then a tube of black RTV sealant to dab on spaced out after you remove it and break all the clips.
Got a Hi Lift.
Secured in the back.
Didn't like how it took up storage space so I made a ghetto fabulous shelf.
Led a couple of Jeeps on the Sugarpine Mountain Trail.
Secured in the back.
Didn't like how it took up storage space so I made a ghetto fabulous shelf.
Led a couple of Jeeps on the Sugarpine Mountain Trail.
Over the last two weekends, but:
Several months ago I was getting a CEL for the EGR. For the short-term I bypassed it and shorted the sensor to get rid of the CEL. I finally got around to working on it.
I removed the upper and lower plenum and cleaned them up.
EGR passage pre-cleaning:
EGR passage post-cleaning:
Since I was in there I also replaced the fuel filter. I rarely get frustrated with Toyota over bad design, but I gotta' say, whoever thought it was a good idea to have to remove the wiring harness to be able to take the bottom plenum off? Stupid, stupid design. IMHO.
I have an extra drive train in the garage, so I sent the injectors from it out to be cleaned and refurb'd. I installed those, and rebuilt a couple of broken injector connectors as well. Since I was into the clamshell I also replaced all the soft lines. I've had a persistent small oil leak off the back of the valve cover (my last one!) and I haven't fixed it because its such a PITA to get to. So while I was in there I decided to tackle that. I found that the bolts at #6 cylinder were only finger tight. I also found that all 6 of the spark plug tube seals were brittle and hard. They literally shattered when I removed them.
All 6 of my plugs looked bad, some were oil soaked, and the #4 plug had been overtightened at some point and the anode was crushed against the plug. No idea how it was even sparking.
The insulation around the wiring harness was fairly well shot, so I wrapped the EGR tube in exhaust wrap, and the harness in heat tape.
Since I had the TB off, I also removed the soft screws on the IAC and replaced them with stainless steel allen bolts.
Got it all buttoned up tonight and after blipping the starter a handful of times to refill the fuel filter and rail, it fired right off and purred like a kitten. With the idle reset complete its the smoothest the truck has ever run. The goodness I didn't get out of my starter rebuild a few weeks go I am getting now. The truck fires as soon as the key is turned, no more turning over for up to second before it kicks off. She accelerates nicely and has more pep then ever.
Fingers crossed for a successful smog test this week.
Several months ago I was getting a CEL for the EGR. For the short-term I bypassed it and shorted the sensor to get rid of the CEL. I finally got around to working on it.
I removed the upper and lower plenum and cleaned them up.
EGR passage pre-cleaning:
EGR passage post-cleaning:
Since I was in there I also replaced the fuel filter. I rarely get frustrated with Toyota over bad design, but I gotta' say, whoever thought it was a good idea to have to remove the wiring harness to be able to take the bottom plenum off? Stupid, stupid design. IMHO.
I have an extra drive train in the garage, so I sent the injectors from it out to be cleaned and refurb'd. I installed those, and rebuilt a couple of broken injector connectors as well. Since I was into the clamshell I also replaced all the soft lines. I've had a persistent small oil leak off the back of the valve cover (my last one!) and I haven't fixed it because its such a PITA to get to. So while I was in there I decided to tackle that. I found that the bolts at #6 cylinder were only finger tight. I also found that all 6 of the spark plug tube seals were brittle and hard. They literally shattered when I removed them.
All 6 of my plugs looked bad, some were oil soaked, and the #4 plug had been overtightened at some point and the anode was crushed against the plug. No idea how it was even sparking.
The insulation around the wiring harness was fairly well shot, so I wrapped the EGR tube in exhaust wrap, and the harness in heat tape.
Since I had the TB off, I also removed the soft screws on the IAC and replaced them with stainless steel allen bolts.
Got it all buttoned up tonight and after blipping the starter a handful of times to refill the fuel filter and rail, it fired right off and purred like a kitten. With the idle reset complete its the smoothest the truck has ever run. The goodness I didn't get out of my starter rebuild a few weeks go I am getting now. The truck fires as soon as the key is turned, no more turning over for up to second before it kicks off. She accelerates nicely and has more pep then ever.
Fingers crossed for a successful smog test this week.
jfz80
Cruisin’
Headed up to camp outside linville gorge wilderness area and joined some old north state cruiser pals on a chilly ride around the mountains near Boone NC
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How about a shot or two of that rear bumper? From this photo it appears to be home grown.Snorkle done. Next week, new tires and wheels arrive! Also, going to put new brushes in my alternator. Went from intermittent charging, to no charging.
Agreed. Keep it simple. My truck has too much sh!t on it.
I actually had no problems removing it. I used on of the plastic trim removal 'pry bars' that came from harbor freight 6.99 for 5 tools or something. Gentle prying didn't break any of them.
Now the driver's side and passenger side....different story and different clips from the rearmost clips.
I actually managed to salvage a ton of them and snagged a few more from a junkyard cruiser. Let me know if you need any and I'll send them your way.
Thanks! I noticed a tiny bit of rust creeping from under them a few days ago, so wanted to see the extent of it underneath, but was hesitant cause I didn't want to break the trim piece or clips. I have that plastic pry bars set, so I will attempt it.
Started to repair some of the golf ball dings sustained during previous ownership. Just want to get it all smooth and with a bit of protection. Full hood respray will happen in a week or two..
Good call. This is what it looked like under mine so I'm glad I took it off just to clean the gunk. Def the makings for a rust area if the paint was chipped anywhere.
