Recent content by Dezein

Hey all, I've finally gotten around to dealing with replacing my O2 sensors in my 97 LX 450 but I probably should have looked at the damage before diving into it! The bolts holding on my O2 sensors are super rusted out and as much as I love working on my truck I think I might be in over my...

Far from casing the joint! That was actually the first 40 i've ever seen in person so I was over the moon to take a look! Sorry to hear about the theft, people are jerks. If I ever drive by and see the garage is open i'll be sure to stop by and say hello - always nice to meet another Toyota nut!

Found this sweet fj40 parked near my apartment in Olathe a few weeks ago - had to park next to it for some photos :cool:

Great tip, can't wait to do this! :beer:

Update: Flushed the old fluid out for ATF this weekend. It completely illuminated the groaning noise when turning the wheel. Fells like a new truck and I couldn't be happier. The sucking noise is still there however. Still only ever happens once per drive too. The mystery continues!

Welcome to the club! I'm just starting diving into my 80 repairs and it's honestly a great time working on these vehicles. Enjoy!

I did and it read right at the correct level for the temp - i'm leaning towards the idea that it's taking on air somewhere in the system. It also only makes the weird sucking noise once - Right after startup. It just groans from there on out till the system heats up, then it quiets down.

Hey all, I recently purchased a 97 LX450 and it's got a pretty loud groan in the power steering pump. The PO claimed that he had the pump replaced before selling and i suspect that normal power steering fluid was added and not ATF (I plan on doing a full flush this weekend) My question is on...

Thanks for the write-up. Been looking at roof racks for a bit now and was debating between the two listed above. Great info!

Looking for a roof rack for my 80. Gobi, Bowfin Cruisers, Gamiviti will do, show me what you got!

No holes, just adhesive. Swap away!

A haiku for you. Twenty minute drive Reunion with an old friend Basked in a green glow

Definitely interested as well - i'll be following when the next deposit goes live!

I wrapped over the original leather. The kit I bought was sized to be placed over the original leather - it should be easy to tell once you have the new leather kit in hand, just wrap it over the original leather and see if the seam lines up or there's a big gap between the new leather. If...

I just did my steering wheel 2 weeks ago, turned out pretty nice if you ask me. I'd definitely recommend it.