Tedward

The welding worked out well. They didn't even warp the pipe. Everything fit without a lot of struggle. I can't say everything downstream of the O2 sensor is perfectly sealed because some of the flanges couldn't be cleaned up perfectly. I...

I’d install a modded blue, however you get one.

I snapped a couple bolts working the a/c myself. I don't think you did anything wrong. It just happens with alum and steel and time and crust Only bolts I broke on that wagon besides the rear lower shock mounts.

This has been going on since the introduction of Parts Reduction Committees in the 1990’s. Interchangeability and regionalization of part design and manufacture also has a lot to do with there being numerous parts that fit the same assembly (in...

Explored the tippy top of Michigan’s UP.

In my opinion, you are asking for trouble in plugging the PCV valve. The valve is supposed to be calibrated to balance out the pressure differences between blowby gasses on the bottom with manifold vacuum on the top. Without that differential...

Admirable work, Sir! I think we all have a fleeting interest in trying to get the best mileage we can. Most of the time, I just figure it gets what it gets, and like many others here, I just drive a more efficient vehicle unless I need the...

I'm running the ringed S/C fan with a blue hub and 1000 cst silicone. I have not had any problems with over heating and my temps rarely get above 185 even with the a/c on in slow moving offroad trail situations in 85* weather. I'm haven't had the...

If the blade is laying face down on the bench, measure the height of the blade, half of that is the center of the blade. That mark needs to be centered in the parallel section of the fan hole in the shroud. The closer that you can get it to...

Shocks

Have the same tires, stt maxx, with about 40+k miles. Rotated the tires here and there. Had them balanced a few times. Have the same wear pattern and low speed cobblestone effect with high speed shake. Long ago I set the toe like Tools R Us...

Hey thanks everyone. I’m going to pass on this one and wait for the next one. I really appreciate all of the insightful comments from the community. You guys really know your stuff and have an eye for detail that I lack!

Now that I have it home, the plan is to clean it up, remove the horrible European trailer hitch, and baseline it. After that, the build will commence. I hope to be able to keep it simple—I don’t want a bunch of stuff stuck to the outside...

how big is your boat? I'd be concerned they were going to teach their baby how to tip over a boat and eat a tasty dog and hairless monkey :eek:

Weather has been so nice lately. Pioneer rd, or up at Eaglecrest? I’ve been on my skiff a bunch lately. 80 looks good at the launch ramp, but more fun driving on the beach launching at Tee harbor. Had an absolutely unreal orca show Thursday...

A few years back the ignition switch lock in my LX450 failed so I replaced with Toyota since that was all the was available. I really didn't like needing two keys for one vehicle so I decided to buy new Toyota door locks from Partsouq and re-key...

explored a local road for the first time in a while, way overgrown which isn't a bad thing I guess it means I have it to myself.

Looks to me like you're off to a good start, well done! With trepidation, I decided to repaint my entire fj55 with no previous experience whatsoever. It's not perfect, but good enough for who its for. I've had a few professionals compliment me...

Threw on the new Slee bumper and Come Up winch and snapped some photos this weekend:

So the replacement 93-94 engine block in your wagon has a 95-97 oil pan then. Is the crank sensor in the lower or the upper pan? having a brain strain Anyway, at least part of the 2 piece pan you have is from a 95-97. The 93 engine has no tone...

washer nozzle PM......god help us all.

Just pull it off and open it up. I'd follow some of the other threads on getting the old oil out (heating) then fill. They're pretty similar