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I had a low idle for years on my 94, it would be around 400rpm and sometimes drop as low as 200rpm. Here's what solved mine: - Remove and clean the IAC sensor, test for functionality per the FSM (stepper motor), run it all the way open and...

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Doubt the pulley bearing had been seized for 8 months. Pretty sure the belt would not survive that. 'Water Pump' was never an issue because it runs off of the Timing Belt....not the serpentine belt. Glad you got everything fixed though.

Oh I'm fully aware of the need to regear. I've got a built t case with the 10% over and under drive gears, a set of rci axles and manual hubs sitting on the shelf waiting for install. Just saving up for the f/r diff gears. I'm not suggesting I...

I would definitely advance the timing again but I wouldn't take it to 15°. I've run mine at 7° btc for the last 20 years with no ill effects and feel that it is ideal for MY set up (33" tires, stock gearing). There is only so much you...

I got around to taking everything apart last week along with a few other things and you were spot on. No issues a week later. Thanks again!

Shoe Lace lock makes it infinitely adjustable. Each time it stretches (and it WILL) just take up the slack. Looks almost factory.

@Enders , Most likely what has happened is that the Viscous Coupler has seized. If you do have a 96 US model then the transfer case is the HF2AV not the HF2A that the 91-92 models came with. The V signifies the Viscous Coupler. There are a...

I'd look at the connections/wires where they enter the top of the tank first for corrosion. But since the issue is intermittent....my first guess would be the 'sending unit' which is part of the fuel pump assembly in the tank (but a separate...

There are 100s of threads regarding the cooling system on this forum. I would start there. It is normal for coolant temperature to fluctuate depending on ambient temps and driving conditions. On my 97 LX450, 186F is pretty standard at this time...

I'm not too concerned about the install and I'm fairly confident that my install process isn't the cause of the short lifespan of the new glass. The pick and pulls in my area store the 80 series next to the hens teeth. 🙄

I use a Copper scrub pad in mine. It is 'Coarse', allows good flow and has plenty of surface area to capture the oil 'mist'. Copper will not react with anything the engine oil or emissions can throw at it.

IF the oil 'catch can' you select comes with a 'particulate type filter' pull that out and put some type of Brillo/Scrub pad in there. It will do a better job of quickly capturing the oil 'mist', having it condense and drop to the bottom.

If it never goes above 186 just look at the road and keep driving.

Sounds like you have a belt (A/C belt slipping). Even if seemingly 'tight' enough....it might be 'glazed'. IF your belt is very old or has been slipping, I'd put a new "Bando" belt on it (raw edge, cogged), tighten it and see if that solves...

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Yep, indispensable tool kit IMO. Use mine quite often.

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you can measure them and see if they are still in spec

^^^^^ Easy to check with a simple Vacuum Gauge. 👍 Should have around 20 inHg at idle (all accessories turned off).

Agree to carefully check the air intake tube (from air cleaner to engine) and then CATS/exhaust back pressure next.

It's worth rechecking the big rubber air intake tube. It's easy to miss a crack in it and an easy fix if it turns up.

Woosh of air out or in? The case is designed to be under vacuum at idle, the intake manifold sucks air out of the case through the PCV valve. If you open the oil, cap and air rushes in, you’ve created a massive vacuum leak for the engine which...

Small world and i feel the same way about Austin my self it turned south real fast. I stay away from there. Lago vista I know it pretty good go fishing out that way quite often. Just if I knew someone that has access to a boat ramp out that way...

Grew up in Austin and went to school there. We always had a Lake House in Lago Vista, so spent a lot of my youth on Lake Travis and exploring all of Central Texas/Hill Country. Moved away in the mid 80's after marrying...but all my family still...