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  1. TLCgrappler

    New Battery dieing on 06

    In December, my OEM battery died after 3 3/4 year, so I jumped started it and headed to the local dealer where I bought a Toyota true start replacement and dropped it in myself. Two weeks ago, after a bitterly cold night(temperature in teens), and not having driven for two days, I got...
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    Idler pulley lubrication

    I'm installling new idlers and have never seen anyone talk about grease or other lube in the bearings. I'm all ears. Obviously there would be belt slippage issues if it could not be contained to the bearings.
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    What sensor is beneath the oil pump seal?

    I am doing some PM before my son takes possession of the 80 permanently, and I have some leaks I'm dealing with. One appears to be probably the oil pump seal and I've read the posts about how to handle that. But just beneath that area, on the bottom of the engine, is a small bracket/shield...
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    Noise/"tone" at 55-60 mph

    Don't get to drive the 80 much since my son has it at school, but last night I drove home from airport and noticed a "tone" like a middle C note seemingly from the front right of the car, which became very noticeable at around 50-65 mph. Oddly, it was realated to the drive train being "under...
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    AHC adjusting by itself?

    Today when parking I noticed the AHC moved the height of the car after I shifted into park. I have noticed this happen before once or twice. Is this "normal" or am I having some malfunction? All other items seem OK, and the cruiser drives just fine. Its just a little un-nerving to have...
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    Realtime: egr VSV replacement, and throttle body removal

    Hi guys, I'm doing the throttle body first, and have read the threads, but any gratuitous advice is welcome. On the VSV, I see the bolt that can be remove with the long extensions from underneath, but looking at the part, it looks like that should be the only one?? The write-ups say you...
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    Oil Change

    I just did my first oil change at 2K. The cap to the oil filler pipe had some gnarly looking gunk in it. Kind of beige colored.......looked like an oil capuccino froth. I cleaned it out, but am wondering what the heck it was, and if anyone else has it under their oil filler cap. Resembled...
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    Rock Rails v Running Boards

    I ordered the rock rails, and have installed one side. While they are stunningly sturdy, you can't really step on them very well, and I don't plan to wheel it anytime soon. Anyone in the NYC metro area(within an hours drive) [or north towards Hartford] want to pull and even swap their OEM...
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    Overall Height with Rack close to 78"

    I know most owners are not worried about garaging it, but I went out an measured today after hitting an innappropriately low :mad: height warning sign at a mall parking garage yesterday. As near as I can figure, its close to 77 7/8 inches. to the top of the rack. I laid a straight 2x4...
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    Question re automatics-"part-time"4wd

    In reading the manual and the PRduct reference guide on the FJCruiserowners site, I am a little uncertain about something. From Page 9(and 8) of the Product reference guide http://www.fjcruiserownersgroup.com/toyotadocs/2007FJCruiserPRG.pdf I can now see more clearly the differences in...
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    Picked up the Voodoo Blue today

    Great weather here. Car looked great. Lots of lookers on the way home, and a couple of flashes from passing cars, as well as several who slowed down to let us catch up so they could look in the mirror, and one who waited at an intersection to look over and give a big thumbs up with a grin...
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    Lazy man's oil change question-filter wrench?

    I'm appraoching the time for the first oil change in my '06. I understand the filter is behind some sort of access plate under the truck. Do I need a SST to get thefilter off, or will I be able to remove it with the old "adjustable steel band, strap-wrench-type filter wrench"?? OR will I...
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    "Official" FJC Pricing comments thread....

    Went to two dealers today. Saw the yellow, silver, and blue. All nice. Wife and son had nixed yellow in advance, but softened on seeing it. Liked the silver, but less so after a viewing. Drove a blue one on I 95 in New England. Humorous, because it was like driving a police...
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    Power Seat Switch--removal?

    Having slipped last winter and broken the recliner switch on the drivers side, I'm now getting around to dealing with it. I managed to remove the "bezel" covering the switch plate [didn't break it at all] , but now I am stumped as to how to remove the switch assembly. The FSM is not very...
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    Birfield Observations--(long)

    Birfield observations I just completed the Birf job, along with new wheel bearings, new trunion bearings, new rotors and brake pads. Whew!!! It took me four days of work to finish this. Fortunately I had another car to drive during that, and didn’t need to move the cruiser from the garage...
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    Torque convertor plug

    I noticed during my oil change last week on my 96 80 that there appeared to be transmission fluid leaking slightly from just behing the oil pan. This week while draining and refilling the atf, I poked around a little near the site and found a slightly loose plastic "plug" or cover, which, after...
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    96 LC--Loud Steering Squeak

    Greetings I have a 96 LC that, in the cool winter of the NE , has begun to squeak (or squeal, depending on your opinion) when the steering wheel is turned rapidly to one side, as in parking situations. Doesnt happen on the highway since the steering movement is not as long. It sounds like...
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    Starter replacement

    Just replaced my starter (96) on short notice. Yesterday at 10 minutes to five it locked on me and wouldn't disengage. (92,000 miles). I turned the car off and it stopped, but had nearly every warning light on the dash on, including brake. I didnt try to start it again, since I figured from...
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    Help!!  Engine noise--serious, Im afraid

    I just now noticed on my 96 w 92,000 a constant rattling noise. After lifting the hood and trying to pinpoint the source, I'm discouraged, because it seems to me to be coming from inside the engine, towards the rear. It is definitely engine related (and not drivetrain or wheels) because you...
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    Low Speed Knocking

    I have noticed in my 96 LC that it knocks just a bit (maybe for about 1/4 second or so??) as it starts out from a standing start, of it I accelerate at just the right pace from a low speed of say under 10 mph. &nbsp:Does anyone think this is just a case of buying gas that is too low in...
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