Builds The Story of Blue (1 Viewer)
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A little progress was made:
- New Group 31 commercial battery from Battery Plus: Duracell Ultra BCI Group 31P Starting Heavy Duty Battery (SAE Terminals) - SLI31PA at Batteries Plus Bulbs - https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/sli31pa
- New Hood struts: Amazon product ASIN B07F3FF3XS
- New Yota MD key fob (battleship grey): YMD1 - Titanium Reinforced Toyota/Lexus Key KitBattleship Grey - https://www.yotamd.com/collections/frontpage/products/titanium-toyota-lexus-key-kit-black?variant=33016639619107
Thanks, I put a lot of time money and love into her!
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Getting ready to pull the factory tank and replace it with the LRA 40G!
Parts list (bought from local Toyota dealer - price matched to McGeorge):
Parts list (bought from local Toyota dealer - price matched to McGeorge):
- Fuel Pump 23221-66040 $274.49
- Vent Tube 77018-60060 $34.91
- Cut-Off Valve 77380-26010 $11.25
- Hose Ventilation N 12261-50050 $16.31
- PCV Valve 12204-50020 $6.40
- Hose Ventilation N 12262-50080 $13.87
- PCV Valve Grommet 90480-18001 $4.65
- Cover Ventilation V 12236-50010 $3.68
- Fuel Pump Strainer 23217-74021 $9.92
You are going to love the 40g tank
This has been a fun resurrection to watch. With a little sweat equity, you are going to have a dynamite rig.
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I have dreamt of the larger tank ever since you put yours in! I had your install thread book marked in my browser!You are going to love the 40g tank
This has been a fun resurrection to watch. With a little sweat equity, you are going to have a dynamite rig.
LRA 40 Gallon Replacement Tank Install
I just completed installing the Long Rang America (Automotive) TLC100IFSEFR extended range stock replacement fuel tank. This is a 40 gallon fuel tank that replaces your stock fuel tank. The install took place in my average garage on my 1999 LC with OME 2866 coil springs. *Note* A small amount...
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Started looking at removing the gas tank and realized it will take quite a few hours and I just won't be able to finish the job for days and days. Also, noticed that a LOT of wires above the gas tank are chewed to hell 
Bravely, called a tow truck and got her in to a local 4x4 specialty shop. We'll see when then can fit it in and how much the whole job would cost.
Bravely, called a tow truck and got her in to a local 4x4 specialty shop. We'll see when then can fit it in and how much the whole job would cost.
You know some competitor is probably going to steal this picture someday to demonstrate how unreliable the LX isStarted looking at removing the gas tank and realized it will take quite a few hours and I just won't be able to finish the job for days and days. Also, noticed that a LOT of wires above the gas tank are chewed to hell
Bravely, called a tow truck and got her in to a local 4x4 specialty shop. We'll see when then can fit it in and how much the whole job would cost.
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The wiring above the tank should just be the fuel pump and sender harness... unless the LX has some AHC wiring or something up there. Hopefully the shop's estimate to get the wiring squared away and tank installed won't be too terrifying.
If it still starts and runs I'm guessing the fuel pump connections are still intact. Maybe the fuel level sender wires got chewed? I am slightly nervous for you about the estimate, it's going to be high. You are lucky the find a shop willing to install it, most around me wouldn't touch aftermarket fuel mods for liability reasons.
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It is just one harness that feeds both fuel pump and the fuel level. Part number 82413-60010 is nationally on back order with no ETA 
Even Partsouq doesn't have it.
Incredibly, I found one used on eBay. I have asked the seller if they can ship it overnight.
@mitchjohnson000 yes, this local shop is not the most inexpensive but they have already installed 55G LRA tanks on Tacomas before.
Even Partsouq doesn't have it.
Incredibly, I found one used on eBay. I have asked the seller if they can ship it overnight.
@mitchjohnson000 yes, this local shop is not the most inexpensive but they have already installed 55G LRA tanks on Tacomas before.
You know some competitor is probably going to steal this picture someday to demonstrate how unreliable the LX is
The wiring above the tank should just be the fuel pump and sender harness... unless the LX has some AHC wiring or something up there. Hopefully the shop's estimate to get the wiring squared away and tank installed won't be too terrifying.
Actually don’t put it in the garage at all until you know all the critters are gone. I brought home a barn find once and the mice migrated to my house. Misses was not pleased...
..... but did you have the six barn cats?
I’m pulling for you, hope you get it all squared away before good weather breaks.
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I had the amazing luck of finding the fuel pump harness so quickly and then having it shipped overnight to me for a very reasonable price!
Took the harness to the shop working on the truck and had a chance to look at the work in progress on the gas tank. I am happy to report, these guys definitely seem to know what they are doing! All the mounting points have been put on and all new holes have been coated in fresh paint.
I also got to look around underneath the truck since it was up on the rack. It is definitely rust free !! I did find a little more mice damage to the insulation around transmission are and am a little worried about the wiring harness around there but I couldn't stay there for too long to investigate it further.
Some pics of the progress:
Took the harness to the shop working on the truck and had a chance to look at the work in progress on the gas tank. I am happy to report, these guys definitely seem to know what they are doing! All the mounting points have been put on and all new holes have been coated in fresh paint.
I also got to look around underneath the truck since it was up on the rack. It is definitely rust free !! I did find a little more mice damage to the insulation around transmission are and am a little worried about the wiring harness around there but I couldn't stay there for too long to investigate it further.
Some pics of the progress:
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Got her back from the shop yesterday with the LRA gas tank installed. The tank is certainly BIG and hangs at least 2.5 inches below the frame rails. Hanging out almost level with the lower control arm mount, means this truck is probably not going to see much trail use unless I install a body lift to get the tank more tucked in. Super psyched to have 400+ miles range now 
Also, gave her her first bath since I have gotten her. She needs a little more tender loving care to get to her full beautiful self.
Also, gave her her first bath since I have gotten her. She needs a little more tender loving care to get to her full beautiful self.
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Found some time this weekend to work on Blue again. To find out the AHC health, I moved it to high and then low. There was so much pressure in the system, it blew out the cap off the reservoir . I figured there was either air in the system or it was overfilled.
Anyway drained the AHC fluid from the reservoir (it was over-filled by about a quart!) and replaced with fresh fluid, then flushed the lines at the accumulator and the globes, made a gigantic mess on my driveway because the hose I have was slightly lose on the nipple and came off every time. The old fluid came out beige colored but super clean!
With fresh fluid, I now measure 14 gradients between L and H. That is a healthy system indeed!
Parts: 3 quarts of Suspension Fluid - Toyota (08886-81221): $14.32
. I figured there was either air in the system or it was overfilled.Anyway drained the AHC fluid from the reservoir (it was over-filled by about a quart!) and replaced with fresh fluid, then flushed the lines at the accumulator and the globes, made a gigantic mess on my driveway because the hose I have was slightly lose on the nipple and came off every time. The old fluid came out beige colored but super clean!
With fresh fluid, I now measure 14 gradients between L and H
. That is a healthy system indeed!Parts: 3 quarts of Suspension Fluid - Toyota (08886-81221): $14.32
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I also noticed the blower motor wasn't blowing any air in to the cabin and the interior smelled strongly of chicken feed. I started with pulling out the cabin air filters. Those were dusty but not too bad - replaced them with Champion Charcoal activated ones.
Then pulled out the blower motor and found another huge nest:
Then pulled out the blower motor and found another huge nest:
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Use a shop vac to clean up all the debris, reached up into the cowl area as much as I could and made sure there wasn't any left up there. Spent some time cleaning up the blower rotor, sanitized the whole area with Lysol and buttoned it all up. The intake air works great now, no more noises and the air comes out strong! 
Not sure why Mr. T installed a hamster wheel in the 100, but it seems the mice enjoyed it at least.
