I removed the intake this weekend to snug up all the valve cover bolts. While I had that off, I thought I would remove the air filter housing and spray the MAF sensor with the MAF spray cleaner made by CRC. Upon pressing the latch on the harness-side connector down with my thumb, it broke off...
I'm trying to determine the Toyota Part# for the Exhaust Heat Shield that was used on the 93-94 models where the exhaust pipe went up & over the frame. I understand the mounts are still there on the later 95-97 vehicles. I just want to source the correct part for a future project. A quick...
I'm planning out options for what I want to do with my exhaust system. I need to understand if the OEM tailpipe and resonator section is identical between the 93-94 model and 95-97 model. I know the center muffler sections are different because of the inlet routing, but the outlet of the...
So I experienced a grinding sound from the front passenger side of my 80. Jacking it off the ground and tugging on the front wheel shows lots of play at both 12&6 o'clock, as well as at 3&9 o'clock. It's been about 60k since I last did the front axle service, so it's obviously time to tear...
Anyone who has removed or bypassed their rear heat should have taken this piece out. I need the rear heat in Michigan, but buggered up the soft copper pipe while replacing hoses.
Pic and diagram of needed part below:
Shoot me a PM if you have one available.
I understand this should really belong in the Wanted section, but I will include this bit of tech for those who still use this pipe:
BE GENTLE WITH THE PART SHOWN BELOW WHEN CHANGING HOSES OR YOU WILL DAMAGE IT. IT IS COPPER THAT IS PAINTED BLACK. IT IS NOT A STEEL LINE. You must not twist...
So the head is off at the machine shop. I've scraped the block to get the majority of the large debris off. I want to remove the 2 dowels to make the rest of the deck cleanup easier and more even. How do you get the dowels out of the block without destroying them?
RESOLVED!!! RTH - Truck won't get up to normal operating temp
RESOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!
I had to drive to a seminar for work today. Approx. 70 miles each way, and my truck never came up to normal operating temp. Even after stopping and idling. Weather was...
Wondering if anyone has ordered the springs seperately that pull the windshield wiper arms against the glass. I put new OEM blades on a while back, but never got the performance that I've had on other Toyotas (and yes the blades were sealed in a Mr. T package). The snow is kicking in today and...
For the past couple weeks I've had diminished A/C performance, as well as some noise from the compressor. The belt has been squeeling as well. So I replaced the belt with a cheapie from Autozone over the weekend, and this resolved the slipping/squeeling of the belt. I then had a A/C...
I'm trying to get Google Earth setup for navigation assistance on a vacation trip next week. I've paid for the upgrade to Google Earth Plus and activated it. I have a decent understanding of how to cache the route data so I don't need a live internet connection. My problem is with the display...
SOLVED *** Real time help needed-Rear Axle Service on my D.D.
*****Problem Solved - Thanks!!! *******
I'm performing the Rear Axle service on my Daily Driver and have run into a snag. I've got a '96 LX450 with e-lockers.
First off - I did shift into low range and engage the rear locker...
Does anyone know who manufactures the OEM spark plug wires for the 80 series? I know the aftermarket Bosh wire kits available from your local parts house have not gotten good reviews, but I was wondering about the Denso's. Their plug wire kit is about half the price of the Toyota kit. I'm...
My passenger side rear door never seems to lock or unlock on the first try. It almost always does on the second try. Is there anything that can be done to help this (fresh grease, etc.) or do I need a new lock actuator?
If a new actuator is required, does anyone have the Toyota part # or...
I have a front axle housing from a locked 1996 FZJ80 (LX450) with 130K miles. It was replaced after being damaged in an accident. It is very difficult to see the damage visually, but it was bent upward and back slightly on the extreme USDS end. This prevents the alignment from being in spec...
Well the LX protected our family this afternoon from a car that turned left in front of us at a light. Fortunately everyone involved was o.k. with the passengers of the other car only bumping their knees on their dash. I only wish I could show you a picture of their Neon that we basically...
Looking for a US Passenger side running board with the plastic tread step intact to fit my '96 LX450. Minor rust is o.k. as long as it's straight. Not willing to pay big dollars for this, but will definitely pay shipping if pickup is not feasible. Let me know if you're cleaning out your garage...