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1991 3FE Center diff lock switch 4” OME Delta 4” radius arms Cooper Discoverer STT 35x12.5 Rear bumper w/dual swing-outs (my build) Roof rack (my build) to Attach Yakima Man a fre ceramic tuned headers (useless)

Dude, I got one used off EBay out of a Supra (new OEM From Toyota are $120) for $35. Jackpot so far. I’ll update it’s longevity.

I do not think heat from the exhaust is an issue like most people say it is. I think it’s wiring.

I installed ceramic tuned headers 15 years ago. If you have rust issues, that may be caused by a bad grounding issue. Make sure your new heat shield isn’t touching something it’s not supposed to.

Thank you very much. Replaced contacts and re-wired the power cable. The old girl woke right up. The relay spade for that power wire was being pushed down and not connecting properly. Who would’ve guessed. She’s as slow as ever! Lol.

Anyway, after tearing into the loom of wires underneath the fuse box, I noticed previous owner had spliced in a new power wire To the EFI relay. Since I’ve owned this LC for 16 years, it must be a thing that goes out early. Splice soldering looked really good And wires all looked great as well...

Totally. I put on leather gloves to change mine.

Good advice. Planning to do that this weekend. I’ve heard somewhere those wires may have been a little too small from factory. Planning to check grounding as well. Just upgraded battery wires and terminals.

Always Toyota

Going through EFI main relays every couple months. Any suggestions?

Good question. I forded a river 4 times that weekend deeper than the frame where the tube is housed. I surmised the venting is so gradual at this point, I didn’t worry. I have had no problem as of yet. The 2 hour drive home didn’t seem to reveal any problems.

Well. @LandCruiserPhil was right. Tested it out on the exact same trip. 3K elev. increase, 100+deg F. Pulled into fuel station away from the pump attendant and untwisted my cap. Nothing. Not a sound. No vacuum. Also, I opted not to change out the carbon. No smell, nothing. Well done, sir.

There ya go. I do believe @LandCruiserPhil is on to something.

Yes, thanks. I’ve watched them all concerning the VC-120. Im going to try to make that my last option since to me, it reminds me too much of using duct tape or electrical tape to “fix” something. The OEM unit worked at one time. If it is now indeed the problem, I believe it can be...

So.....1991 FJ80, western Idaho to Eastern OR @ 97degF, 3k ft. elevation gain, consumed 1/2 tank, stopped to re-fuel, scared the crap out of the pump attendant when he removed my fuel cap (scared the s*** out of me too), vented violently for about 2min. Couple of things to note: 1.) Daughter...