Recent content by wildheffalump

After a quick compression test, yes. At the time, financially after being down for so long I just need my LC running.

Hi guys, It's me again. undereducated (yet still proud) FJ80 owner. I'm sad to say...she's dead. Again. Took it to my mechanic. Compression test shows 60 PSI on cylinders 5&6. I've come to a crossroads, and I'm here asking for advice. This motor was a donor from a wreck. I have no details on...

apparently, tis the season. My '91 stalled while on a slight incline and refused to start back up tonight. I'll be watching this thread as I figure out what's wrong.

Hey, I did a few searches and didn't get very many bites. I've got leaks in my air intake hoses. 17881-61110 and 17882-61080 are up for replacement. Call me cheap or chintzy, but the price is really sticking in my craw. The whole set up has me asking what are the aftermarket options available...

I'm starting to read the EGR bypass/desmog articles. The bb method and eventually routing round the smog pump seemed to be the quickest way. Right now I know I need a full tune up. Yet, I know my EGR is suspect due to symptoms and how many times I've found the vacuum hoses disconnected on...

Marking this thread to see if there's ever any traction on it. I'm relatively ignorant, but I know I have a rough idle, etc and figured the EGR valve would be a place to start, only to find out the thing is mythical after being discontinued. @red66toy I'm right outside Seattle, we don't need...

Sorry, been pulled away. To recap, the 4wD problem was fixed..I took it to a better mechanic. He saw that the mechanic I used for the swap had apparently torn the harness above the transfer case. He re-wired it. The dash issues were another story. He had to trace contact points and found a...

This saved my bacon this week. Thanks!

No way on God's green earth, eh? Torfab was asking 4k for a 3FE they had laying around. It took me some diligent searching to find my replacement motor. As time goes on I realize I don't have enough time for a project like rebuilding it. How would you guys sell? And yeah I've got a copy of FSM...

At this point...I'm pretty sure I've got an electrical problem...maybe in the dashboard. After checking my fuses, I noticed one of them appeared to be popped. I replaced a 30amp J-case fuse. But my mirrors don't work and my dash lights are out, and the AC light doesn't come on either. So I'm...

I'm not sure where the nearest gravel or dirt road is that I can try that. if i find one I certainly will. That will be next in my tests. I'm not sure we're going to get good results, but i'm certainly game to try it. Assuming that the Center diff or the locking mechanism itself is bad. how...

Well guys I got around to checking the fuses. They're both intact. I'll keep you posted on what I'm able to check next. Thanks for the input!

Noobsauce activated. Anyone got a guide to the diff lock fuse handy?

That's pretty close to what I'm experiencing driving. As I mentioned... Total newb to 4wd. Pressing the CDL doesn't light up anything. Once it's moving fast I don't notice any problems, but low speed and parking are difficult and it's noisy. It didn't drive like this before and the mechanic I...

I'd like to keep the motor for parts but the reality is that I don't have the space. The block has a hole in it that appears to be repairable. Still has the head, crank etc that can be parted out.