Recent content by Mr Buckfast

I read the extensive thread on this topic located in FAQ. I am in need of the solenoid, specifically the cheap 90-1 Celica option. My local dealership searched and, as indicated in the thread - no luck, "discontinued." Some members acquired theirs via Japanese/alternative channels - can...

Thanks Fellas - I appreciate the feedback - this gives me a definite sense of what I should be doing this weekend to address the problem. You rock!

Okay, this is the last time I am going to bother this forum with a question on my starter - just wanted feedback on the newest theory offered by a pro - mechanic. Newer (1,500 miles) rebuilt starter. Once engine runs for a long time and gets good and warm, starter will not engage at all. 2...

I'm trying I've been going through the "routine" starter checks - though what confounds me is that I only experience the problem when the rig has had a good chance to warm up - i.e. 1hr+ idling in the garage. Other weird thing - is it weird that my ignition relay appears to be warming up as...

I was engaged in a couple of cooling fan threads - I solved this probelm, only to uncover another. Instead of pursuing this new query under the cooling fan thread, here's my newest: I just got the cooing fan working today, but am now experiencing a new issue which I am unable to ascertain...

quick thought - potential solution? perhaps my dinking around with the relays put my ignition relay to eternal rest. I was pulling it out and swapping it around before I figured out which relay was for the cooling fan. It's as if the ignition process doesn't even get to the starter, so I'm...

Spoke too fast? Well, I wrote the last message after the fan kicked in and as I was giving it time to do it's thing before attempting a restart (with the hope that my vapor lock/warm start issues were forever gone). Rig did not start. Quick story -- bought car a month ago and drove from San...

Victory Is Mine! I'm not the originator of this strand - but I described difficulties I was experiencing in this and an earlier strand. After sucking up all the advice I could, I purchased a new relay (of the #2 variety) and, after firing up the rig for 45 minutes and shutting it off, the fan...

not a bad idea, but... ...I'd still like to see if I can resolve the problem by putting in a new relay and, to do that, I need to know which relay to switch out. Fired up the rig for the first time in over a week - let it run for 20 minutes, and the same thing happened - fan didn't come on...

which relay? I've been having difficulty with my cooling fan as well - it doesn't engage after the engine's been running. I did the ground trick and discovered that the fan is operational. The sensor was recently replaced - so let's talk relay... Looking at the sor website, they advertise...

Not hot here No indication that it runs hot. I flew down to San Diego to buy it and drove it to the Seattle area in about 5 days. Only thing that got hot was the A.T. oil, and that was only in the midst of the longer hauls. I'll try the FPR and oil filter and see if it helps.

more research... did some more poking around the site and happened upon this strand: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=6464;start=msg54399 seems like the originator of the strand was experiencing a similar problem that was ultimately resolved by replacing the fuel pressure regulator...

What may the problem be, then? Thanks a lot for the replies thus far. If I go with the last theory that the "blower" is typically inactive and that such is normal, where do you think I need to start in addressing the "real" problem. Here's the essential facts: 1) Starts great cold 2) After...

Hello- Figuring out my great new ride and having a great time with this project. I've had the vehicle for three weeks now and noticed that my power window are extremely slow. The rear two windows don't even have enough power to go down completely. Where do I start with this one. Thanks for...

Howdy- I'm a new owner of a 1990 FJ62. Had a great time bed-lining the tub and now overhauling the front axles. I'm a hack - so bear through these questions. Just prior to selling me the vehicle, the previous owner installed a new (used) cooling fan sensor (Spector Offroad part 044-90) His...