All. Thanks for your help.
It does appear to be a nose length issue, and the way the compressor is mounted - there is no finangling it with washers for added length to get it to line up. It is working fine with the new rubber belt (the fabric covered one was just jumping). Looks like I...
It is the AC Belt. And it is currently staying engaged. Long story short - There is mis-alignment, and belts from one manufacturer are more sensitive to the mis-alignment than another.
Yes everything was working correctly (even with the mis-alignment), then I had the bight idea to change all...
Ugh. Yep. Rookie mistake and I know better. 91 FJ80 with 3FE engine.
The first compressor that came in - the mechanic said was definitely not correct. He relayed that mine was early in the model year and some stuff changed mid-year. I don't know for sure - just passing along what I was told.
Mis-aligned R134 Compressor pulleys - Is this a common issue?
Background: AC was R12 and not working, I had the system converted to R134, the compressor lost charge in 2 days, new compressor and belt, and everything ran fine for over a year.
I had another shop replace the Power Steering Pump...
The noise is not exactly like the elk, but similar to that high pitched squeal and loud (at least in the passenger compartment). It is a "that can't be good" kind of noise.
I will try and take a video if I get the noise during this trip - I suspect I will.
I knew I was going to get comments...
High pitched squeal similar to a bull elk's bugle with some mechanical grinding-ish noise thrown in.
91 FJ80 with lift and 32's.
I get a high pitched squeal under heavy load such as:
* Climbing mountains in Pennsylvania - steep enough incline that the road has truck run-off ramps
If I let off...
Any help on this topic.
Reminder I have the 91 - so the seat heater plugs are not under the console.
Looking for info on the plug under the console for the fridge:
Can it handle a single seat's worth of seat-heater?
Will it be denergized when the car is off and key removed (I think so based...
Found another related problem. I don't know its proper name, but air mass air flow sensor/meter. Symptoms - driving about on hiighway and trip length is about 40 minutes. Could NOT get above 60 MPH (pedal to floor and relatively flat). Got to destination, stayed about an hour, and on the...
Thanks everyone. Long time to get back around to this the past year has been crazy for everyone. Turned out to be a few simultaneous problems - Accelerrator cable wits the biggest culprit. A brake issue also - dragging (did the upgrade to the brakes larger calipers from the late 80 series and...
I have been researching several threads on adding a seat heater or heaters to my 91 FJ80 . I have the replacement seat bottom covers & cushions for the driver's side (passenger side is OK). I may only do the driver's side. I have pulled my console and found a single plug. I suspect it may be...
I have a '91 FJ80 with 3FE engine (225,000 miles). When I drive it I literally feel like it is dragging something behind it (performance wise not vibrations and noise). I know I do not have a performance car, but this FJ80 makes my '87 FJ60 with the 2F feel nimble and quick (it is smoother...
Reading Cruiserdan's response - I may have an additional complication. I have 2 keys: one for the doors and one for the ignition. Is this not a stock configuration on an 91 80 series? My 87 FJ60 has 2 keys: one long and one short. If not stock sounds like I need a new Ignition Switch Cyliner...
Ignition key will not turn. It was super hard to get it out the last time I turned it off. I read several other threads. I tried jiggling key, rotating the steering wheel (to "unlock" the wheel), lubrication, hammer tapping, pushing back and forth on front bumper. Went to local Toyota...
Thanks everybody so much for the input. I believe I will move forward with this. @landcruiserjunky I will most likely be contacting you when I get back from Deer Camp.
That thing looks great. It appears to be a more natural progression from 60 to 80, rather than radical departure. Similar to the hold-overs from 40 to 70 series.
I have a nearly stock 87 FJ60. I was toying with the idea to add a OEM passenger side grab bar to the metal part of the lower dash. Was concerned that it would become a "knee knocker." Any input?
I have a buddy (from my Navy days) PCS to Spain - to compliment my 60 I bought his 80 when he left the States. He still wants to bring back a Cruiser, but has slowed down looking for one and has been seriously considering the Mercedes G-Class Wagons.
I saw images of the KDY Blizzard in the...