Torque convert
It was the lock-up that was a problem. The rebuilt unit solved that problem, but I was left with a engine vibration. My guess is that the TC problem masked this vibration problem, or I just thought it was all the same problem. Two mechanics told me the vibration was enternal to...
Can anything be done to improve fuel economy in a fj62? I've been driving a FJ62 for 15 years. I'm in my second one now. (Also have a 78 FJ40) The best I've ever gotten is 12.5 in town, and typically I get 15.5 on the highway. The best I've gotten on the highway was close to 19. Speed was...
What about the double din units with radio, disc, mp3, and navigation? I've been looking at this option for my 1988 FJ62. They are about a grand. Anyone had any experience with this option?
I just put in a rebuilt torgue converter. The symptom was a shuddering as my speed came down within 400 rpm's of the down-shift point. I did the rear main oilseal also. The one that came out was leaking. My mechanic said the old one was hard and cracked (212,00 miles).
I would drive my 1978 FJ40 more (don't have 40,00 miles on it yet) if it wasn't so wound up at 50 mph. I have thought about installing one of the "overdrive units" available on the aftermarket. Has anyone done this that could give me some results they realized? What does it do to rpm's at 50-55...