Recent content by Paul_L

That looks like the hose that warms up the throttle body, there's 2 of them. It's the same thing that side lined my '93 a few years ago. I just ordered a bunch of new hoses for mine.

So my 80 has been parked for 4 years or so. Shortly after replacing the PHH, radiator, radiator hoses, etc., I blew one of the bypass hoses that connects to the underside of the throttle body. Of course no one warned of that, like they warned of the PHH. ;). I had recently purchased a 2006...

I've seen that system under another name which I can't recall. Looks good for the price. Might be a little narrow - I don't remember the width most people use. Shows as $99 on your link.

The TRD Supercharger for the 4.7L was discontinued years ago due to the connecting rod issues. Used ones come available occasionally but are often priced higher then new due to their limited availability.

You'll be fine. Make sure you have a wiring harness for the brake & turn signals.

Looks like a major leak in the #1 cylinder between 8 & 9 O' clock in the 1st pic & a minor leak in the #6 cylinder where you pointed out. I'd probably get the head checked at a machine shop. It amazes me how deformed the fire rings get on these gaskets.

PHH - follow the hard metal pipe the goes from that heater valve area down the driver's side of the engine. the PHH connects the hard pipe to the block. Also replace the bypass hose slightly above & forward of the PHH when looking from the left side wheel well area. Good luck!

If you remove the intake, also replace the water bypass hose that connects the throttle body to the head.

That does not look good. I suspect some bad bearings.

X3 on disconnecting the stock amp. If the Pioneer has powered outputs connected to the stock wiring & the stock amp is connected it will sound horrible. All you need to do is disconnect the harness from the amp, no other wiring needed. You should also check the wiring at the speakers. If the...

Yes, water wetter has corrosion inhibitors. http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=74&pcid=10

I already caught that in the next post.

My bad, somehow I got on the 2006 Land Cruiser & those are listed as tie downs. On 1993 LC they are listed as tow hooks http://www.trademotion.com/parts/1993/Toyota/Land%20Cruiser/Base?siteid=214316&vehicleid=84076&diagram=8110020 I hereby concede the point. I'd still strengthen the welds if...

According to toyotapartsdirect.com they are tie downs http://www.trademotion.com/parts/2006/Toyota/Land%20Cruiser/Base?siteid=214316&vehicleid=187549&section=BODY%20HARDWARE&group=FRAME&subgroup=FRAME%20%26%20COMPONENTS&component=Tie%20down

In the US these were equipped with leather seats & moon-roofs and primarily marketed to soccer moms. More likely to be shipping tie-downs. Personally if you look at the weld on the short leg of the loop it looks pretty wimpy. The Tundra has a combination tie-down & recovery loop - compare...