Recent content by Rowdog

Also thought it was mentionable the IAT reads between 130-170 when fully warm on a 85 degree day. Speed doesn't seem to change anything other than that it climbs to those temps faster when not moving. That seemed remarkably high at highway speeds to me.

I have noticed that pulling up on the gas pedal does usually drop the rpms roughly 200, but it's still much higher when hotter. I lubricated the throttle cable as thoroughly as I could, and it still sticks and is able to be relieved with my foot. Is it likely I just need to swap the cable...

When the temps are high and it's doing it's runaway idle thing, in drive is closer to 1200 and in park it will peak above 2k. I've got at least some of the overheat problems figured out, but still when the car is nearing 200 degrees, the same idle problems seem to appear.

Hey all, I recently began to run into overheating issues on my 95 FZJ. Everything starts fine and maintains normal temp until about 30 minutes into driving in which the car's idle starts to slowly climb and the temperature starts to go up. I've put a new thermostat in and did a coolant flush...

Looking to buy a Front Valance piece for my 80.

Hey everyone. My 80 was in an accident when I purchased it, nothing major, just a severely dented bumper and valance piece. I have since replaced the bumper, but I have yet to find a replacement for the valance. I had seen some options on eBay a while ago, but it seems those have since dried up...

My torque spec wrench is funky, I’ll be sure to feel them after a few drives though, I appreciate it.

Thought an update was in order, for any interested to see. First day was nearly all watching along the otramm vid, and referencing the fsm. Decided to focus the leaky side for the first day, so there was almost no old grease to clean at all, just diff oil, which I learned in the future is much...

Well, I feel dumb lol. Shoulda just looked it up, sorry guys. It just was surprising that it was uneven on that bottom part there.

Hey y’all, I FINALLY got around to ripping into my knuckle, and noticed what I’m worried is significant wear. I will attach a picture, let me know how concerned you all think I should be. Thanks

Hey all. I’m finally getting around to rebuilding my knuckles, either tomorrow or the next day, for the first time and was really just wondering how long you all expect it to take me. I’m a first timer, but I have all the materials I expect to need (thanks to all of you kind folk.) I have...

Hey all, Was wondering if anyone has made/used and aluminum bumper of any kind. I have recently come upon some rectangular bent pieces of aluminum that seem to be just perfectly shaped for use as a bumper, and I’ve been thinking of fabing one. Any info, recommendations or thoughts are...

Hey all, I purchased my 95 cruiser roughly 6 months ago now. From the day I purchased it, the stock front bumper was absolutely demolished. As such, I have been looking for a replacement. For the time being I have just had the bumper off and figured it could drive it without one at least until I...

Thanks a ton man, you’ve just saved me who knows how much headache and research time.

Significantly above average, and I like to think I’m mechanically inclined, but by no means a pro. From videos I’ve watched though, it seems like a job I can handle. Will check out that rebuild kit.