Recent content by GeoffBart

My truck is a manual so can't check but suggest it won't matter which way you connect them as it's just a cooler in the bottom tank so flow direction won't make any difference? If you can get the hoses to reach and connect comfortably in a circuit then just go with that?

Hi Alhmad, 6 months since I put the truck drivetrain back together and been driving it most weeks this issue still remains. Check Engine light and Fuel Tank light (beside it) still both flashing at slightly different speeds when in diagnostics mode. The truck has run perfectly since the...

Good to hear things are still moving along ok. Know what you mean about getting the engine out (and back in when that time comes) with disconnecting all wiring and auxiliary systems etc (and then reconnecting and replacing everything on refit)............have done a few six cylinders in and out...

Hi, had a rebuild on my own 1FZFE recently and have watched this thread since the beginning. Been wondering whether you've had a chance to remove engine and do a full autopsy/post-mortem? Were the crank journals still serviceable? Any other obvious signs of wear like main bearings? Cheers

Hi CJF, No, delivered from factory as petrol 1FZ-FE manual and everything is pretty much stock.

Thanks for the reply WcBlueSky, Yes, low fuel light immediately to the left of the Check Engine light. Only thing is the two lights are flashing at an even speed but they are not in sync. One is flashing slightly quicker/slower than the other. Thinking that if the fuel light was getting a...

Anyone seen this before? Have just got my truck back together after major drivetrain overhaul (engine & gearboxes removed, recoed and back in) and have it driving again now. All good after the drivetrain transplant and truck is driving great but on setting the ignition timing while in...

Another quick tip on breaking the balancer crankshaft bolt. Hi, I too am pulling my 1FZ-FE out or my 1997 80 series this weekend due to a few issues (burnt/broken valves Cyl 5 & 6 with unknown knocking noise form bottom end). Have done values and head gasket once before and with 350,000km now...