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You can usually see the cracks, typically in the "valleys" between the accordion folds. I've seen it fixed with duct tape, but the long term solution is a replacement. It would make sense that this happened during your major project, because the pipe gets damaged when removed.

I've heard of these symptoms occurring with a cracked intake hose. It's the long rubber/plastic "pipe" from the air filter to the throttle body. Worth a peek anyway. Good Luck!

I’ve been running the Spectre Off Road seat covers for 9 years and they’re doing great. They have 2 grades, I think the best were called “tough duck”. They’re spendy, but I’ve not seen their equal in fit and quality. Maybe since they make them in house they would custom cut a set for you? Having...

You got this! Knuckle rebuild is a rite of passage for any self-respecting 80 owner, and it's not hard to do. Now get out there!

I've been stranded by an air flow meter that had been ham-fisted open at the no-no screws. If I ever find the hack that did that... Oh wait that hack is me, albeit a younger me who hadn't read enough 'mud at the time.

In my experience, your dealer is right. I've not seen the clips serviced independently of the harness. You'll just have to get creative. For your sake, I hope someone can prove me wrong.

Here's some pics of what's in my '93 for comparison. It's a NA spec with the 50/50 split 2nd row. There are no part #'s on any of the parts. Hope this helps...

Your suspicions are confirmed. Look on the bright side, you have months to source parts and schedule the down time.

Did you notice if the A or B springs were taller? If so, did you notice if the taller springs went on the DS or PS? In my experience, the taller springs need to be on the USDS.

Are you talking about the fuel pump relay under the hood? IIRC, that relay controls an integral resistor that reduces fuel pump voltage based on throttle position and rpm. If deleted, the pump will run full speed all the time. The excess fuel is routed back to the tank via the pressure...

When I grow up I want to be like @beno.

Get a new rad or you'll blow your head gasket.:deadhorse:

This was not the case with mine, it was an intermittent fault. That was my experience, but I agree with the above statement as a generality. To the OP, did you get it sorted?

In my experience, the don't snap off, but they can strip out. If you follow all of the prep, your chances of that are lessened. I was hesitant before I tackled this job, but it's really not that bad.

IMHO, stop reading and get yourself two fusible links. One to install and one for the glovebox. If that's not it you're out $30 for preventative maintenance and trail insurance. Unless... Did you recently (or ever) attempt to disassemble the VAF AFM? It's the air meter on the main intake hose...

If it's broken and open it could cause a vacuum leak and the engine could run a little rough because of the unmetered air.

I agree with the above post regarding the 3rd row seats. I think that's why the 80 seems bigger. I had a hitchhiker comment on the interior space once. I had all but the front seats out and he said it was bigger than a studio apartment.

Oh yeah, Welcome! :flipoff2:

That black fan clutch could be stock and the source of your issue. Research "blue fan clutch mod" or something similar. I think that Landtank was the OG of that mod. Changing the fluid in mine reduced my summer temps by 10-15*F. Or it could be an air bubble from the radiator install. If you're...

Regarding the crank pulley bolt removal, I prefer using a 3/4" breaker bar with a 14mm (?) impact socket on a flywheel bolt. That's how you're going to torque it back on, so why not remove it that way? Just my opinion... An impact driver is definitely the best way to remove the oil pump cover...