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Guys,
Thanks for all the advice - that's what makes us truly fanatics about these amazing machines. I have options now...
will post some pics tomorrow for those that asked...
CW
Well... today is a sad day for me. I've had to come to the realization that my '88 FJ62 has reached a level of impracticality I can't afford any longer.
She is in great condition - had a tranny rebuild in 2010 - only a few thousand miles since. But she needs a new/rebuilt transfer case now...
Symptoms: whining sound, not going past 1st or 2nd gear, falling out of gear.
What I did: checked tranny fluid - it was low but clean. Pretty sure I have a leak. I let it sit overnight and rechecked - bone dry. I started adding fluid while the engine was running. I'm not sure how much it...
Interesting - my squealing is heat related. My A/C works great until it gets to about 95 degrees and higher outside (when you really need A/C). Come July and August, I basically have A/C for only the first few minutes of driving.
Wonder if that assembly is my problem also?
CW
Thanks for the contact info - I'll definitely give them a call. I know it needs to be replaced - just curious why the outside temp affected the compressor so much.
CW
Can someone please explain to me why an A/C compressor works fine until it gets over 90 degrees outside? When you need it most, it starts making racket and comes close to locking up. Just don't understand the mechanics of it...
My mechanic knew a AAMCO guy that had done a few FJ62's before. OEM from Charlotte, I think. Expensive though, but worth it for me because it's a daily driver. I can find out who the manufacturer is and send it to you if you need one.
Good stuff - I have this same problem. I always felt like it was getting a grocery cart with one bad wheel that occasionally rattles. Sometimes it will start when I hit a seam in the road (lots of bridges here). But it hasn't happened since the new tranny went in.
I noticed that my 88 FJ62 gear shift has been getting looser over the past few months. Had the tranny replaced in Dec. - thought maybe they would tighten it up.
Anyway - this is my shifter in 'D' - but as you can see it slipped down to '3' slot. It's not actually falling out of gear - just...
The window switches are ok - but the one that locks the other switches (child safety maybe) broke - of course while it was in the lock position. My mechanic had to by-pass what ever circuit keeps it locked.
I had seatbelts (full - with shoulder harnesses) put in my 88 FJ62 - make sure you get the ones that are certified for that model - most mechanics won't install others (liability - I suppose). As far as the price goes - I think most owners will tell you that it is more important that YOU are...
Glad you asked. It was slipping between 1st and 2nd for awhile. Definitely noticed it needed more time to warm up before shifting would be normal. Now - I'm having trouble getting into 3rd - I'm basically red-lining - worried I'm doing damage just to get up to 40 or 50/mph.
My FJ62 was stock...