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Ok! Got the oil pressure sender swapped (83520-60011) and happy to report a much more dynamic oil pressure gauge. It was completely covered in grim and oil when I got to it, though it didn't appear to have any leaks itself. Getting tithe sender off wasn't too hard:

- Remove the two electrical leads. They just slid off by hand.
- Get wrench (9/16 worked for me) and wrench it off at the neck. Its much higher than hand tightening.
- Remove and quickly swap to the new sender. A medium rate oil drip ensues as long as a sender is unscrewed. You dont need a pan or anything but you definitely want to put some kind of catch underneath. Cardboard would work. I have a garage matt that did its job.
- Hand screw the sender on, then wrench back on. How tight? I'm not sure.
- Put the connectors back on. Once I put the white one on, I couldn't take it back off. 🤔

Pics:

Nasty old sender
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New sender screwed in:
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I think I got it screwed in about as far as the old one. I found ~3 threads exposed, which is approximately what the old sender had grime on. I was afraid to over tighten with the wrench. It was definitely in a few turns past hand tight. I could have maybe wrenched more but was afraid to strip or over tighten.

I'll be monitoring for leaks, and I guess use that as a sign to tighten more.

Grime marks on the old sender.
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The other weird thing I ran into: once I put the connectors on the new sender, I could not get it off. I guess there is some kind of lock on the white one? Not sure why it was so easy on the old one.

Any ideas appreciated.

Two other bonus tasks:

Fresh handbrake cover
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Tooless conversion for rear wiper:
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Lots of parts today:
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Also did some research on alternate EGR valves, though this all failed:
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It very much seems like the way to go on the emissions systems is to just delete:


Also picked up a 04 GX470 or the wife/fam!

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Lots of parts today:
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Also did some research on alternate EGR valves, though this all failed:
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It very much seems like the way to go on the emissions systems is to just delete:


Also picked up a 04 LX470 100 series for the wife/fam!

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Um, that’s a GX, not an LX470. Think Prado/4runner variant.
 
Let's see, any good updates:

- Fixed the RR door jam courtesy switch (84231-12070 Delta and partsorq had the best price on these: Delta Vehicle Systems - Toyota OEM Door Switch). Had to remove the rear panels to access the rear of this thing.
- Fixed the RL door lock from an OEM equivalent ASIN lock:
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Just pulled the failed door lock motor! PITA!

And it’s the same as the rock auto lock I just bought! Did someone already replace these motors with ASINs and they already failed?

Does anyone have a photo of the OEM part to compare?
- Replaced the Rear Left Run Channel (68152-60011, right channel next 68142-60011)
- Replaced the PCV valve and grommet (12204-35040 90480-18001)
- Replaced the valve cover gasket and Engine Valve Cover Grommets (11213-61020 90210-13001 x4 (well, the mechanic did, looking for oil leaks)
- Fix the steering wheel trim column cover (45286-60953-C0):
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PO kinda destroyed the RL vapor barrier. Going to order some new ones and replace soon:

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I found this little guy in my wiper fluid tank. Maybe it came off one of these hoses? Anyone know? (Filter basket for scale)

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Breaking for more pics...
 
- I was curious what the "Mat" was for the stock center console (58916-60010-03). Well... its a small $2.76 piece of OEM carpet for the box
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Also been swapping door trim plates, mine were all toast. Delta VS's pic.

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Also replaced the air filter and cleaned it up (lots of grime inside) with an OEM filter: 55670-60010

Also replaced the EGR Vacuum Modulator (25870-61020). Didn't seem to make a difference.

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Also did some failed research on EGR valve stand-ins. No success though:

Ok, got it. Its an EGR valve alright, but the mount is totally different. Maybe McGeorge will be cool about the restocking fee since they did list it as 'fits' on a 91 FJ80:
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Here Are some pics:

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I would say this is a no-go for the 25620-65011. I guess an unless someone can find a compatible EGR valve, probably the long term solution is an EGR delete kit:


Upgraded the center console lock assembly with the spring loaded lock striker (58908-60010-B0).

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Also got a replacement observation plate cover 3511860010 from Cruiser Parts. Was a litter nervous but they were quick to ship. Definitely a part pulled off a junked car, but thats okay. Cool to have access to something rather than nothing.

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Next up, steam cleaning the engine to help track down some annoying/messy oil leaks. Will post before and after pics. Mechanic thinks its rear main. I think it could also or instead be oil pan based on the testimonies here. Engine probably needs to really come out either way.
 
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Let's see, any good updates:

- Fixed the RR door jam courtesy switch (84231-12070 Delta and partsorq had the best price on these: Delta Vehicle Systems - Toyota OEM Door Switch). Had to remove the rear panels to access the rear of this thing.
- Fixed the RL door lock from an OEM equivalent ASIN lock:

- Replaced the Rear Left Run Channel (68152-60011, right channel next 68142-60011)
- Replaced the PCV valve and grommet (12204-35040 90480-18001)
- Replaced the valve cover gasket and Engine Valve Cover Grommets (11213-61020 90210-13001 x4 (well, the mechanic did, looking for oil leaks)
- Fix the steering wheel trim column cover (45286-60953-C0):
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PO kinda destroyed the RL vapor barrier. Going to order some new ones and replace soon:

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I found this little guy in my wiper fluid tank. Maybe it came off one of these hoses? Anyone know? (Filter basket for scale)

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Breaking for more pics...
That's a screen that goes over the washer pump inlet.
 
Oh yeah, I forgot about the best part, OEM Vin cut keys. Was bout $37 for the VIN lookup, a few bucks more for each blank but the cuts were free at the dealer. Good deal actually. They even cut me valet keys, though they aren't that important without an immobilizer.

Plastic key 90999-00174 $6.77
Wallet and valet: 90999-00163, 90999-00165

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Awesome thread, man.
I'm also in Utah, and have family down your way. One of these days I'll drive the cruiser down... Once it can, of course.

Ah yeah definitely! And holy cow, your rebuild is inspiring. Let's keep these things on the road!

Was meaning to try and plan something with other cruisers the the area but this whole virus thing put a damper on socializing. Would love to do some non-solo trails finally.
 
Ah yeah definitely! And holy cow, your rebuild is inspiring. Let's keep these things on the road!

Was meaning to try and plan something with other cruisers the the area but this whole virus thing put a damper on socializing. Would love to do some non-solo trails finally.
Thanks man, it's been a long road but it's getting there.

And yeah... I am so jealous to see you did that meetup/those trails!

Can't wait!
 
Had the engine/undercarriage steam cleaned in order to look for leak sources, as request by the mechanic.

Detail found A leak on one (or more) of the oil pan bolts (already knew that!), so an oil pan gasket is in order.



(He also noticed my busted bushing, have a replacement, waiting to put that on after I fix the leak so it doesn't get oil soaked)

Visiting the mechanic again this Friday to figure out a plan forward.
 
I also Have a 91, from socal though. make sure you take it to someone who knows land cruisers and get the engine head oil gallery plug issue fixed ASAP!!!!!!!!!! had mine blow out and poof goes the engine. :(
 

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