I'm confused about how the AT cooler lines are run. I have two hard lines coming from the AT that terminate at the lower pass side of engine Then (I think) one of them goes into the pass side of the main rad lower tank and comes out on the driver's side then connects to a hard line that goes...
I cleaned mine a couple of weeks ago using purple power and hot water and a flexible brush. Soaked it for a couple of hours in a tub first. I was going to use oven cleaner but I read that
Most cold oven cleaners contain sodium and/or potassium hydroxide, both of which are extremly corrosive to...
I'm not 100% sure as it happened while my brother had the truck in Mexico. When I got it back the top of the radiator had a small split in it and the water pump was leaking from the hole in the bottom of it, and it was down a gallon and a half of fluid. In hindsight I should have replaced the...
Cracked the head on my 3FE. Repairing the head was too expensive so I found another 3FE and tranny with 60k miles less for $800. I now have the old motor out and am starting to replace gaskets (pan, pushrod cover,intake/exhaust etc. on the 'new' motor. I'm planning on replacing all the heater...
BIG and small
BIG: Given that I have all the stuff disconnected and the head off, How does the work load compare between 1. replacing the head and 2. swapping in a complete motor?
small: Do I need to pug the fuel line while the truck is sitting without the topend? Fuel seems to drain out...
So...
I have a 1991 FJ80 with 240k. I had some cooling system problems and the head cracked. I took it off and had a machine shop look at it (and an estimate of $585 to repair and replace exh. valves).:crybaby:
So...
I bought a used head and it arrive all F'd up thanks to sub-par packaging and...
I've been reading your posts with interest as I'm in the process of removing my head to replace the HG (91 fj80) 240k miles.
I will take a look at the ground strap in a day or 2 as I remember taking it off. I think it was under the gas line clamp on the pass side about #6 cylinder but I will...
I'm in San Diego.
The valves were adjusted about 15k ago so I didn't go there. I did read in other posts that it seems to be a common source of smog failure with the 3FE. I'll check them when I get some time.
I'd read the seafoam posts on this forum and others. Its interesting. I'll probably...
I'm surprised at how many posters don't mention impact. Putting a bigger wrench (or a pipe extension) on something and twisting without impact is going to result in broken bolts. The fundamentals are impact, soak in penetrating fluid, and heat if appropriate. A cheap harbour freight electric...
PASSED SMOG,
I got my Consumer Assistance Program letter and took it into the SMOG REPAIR SHOP. The tech adjusted my AFM - he actually drilled out the plug to access the adjustment screw - and it passed. He said that it looks like the CATS will need to be replaced next time. It only cost me...
Thanks for the info and links,
The CA approved cats cost $377 each. (I need 2).
I think I'm going to replace them with a single one. I'll have it shipped via a friend in a different state and install it myself. That way there is no record and no one needs to know it was installed after Jan...
I've been searching the forum and I checked into some of the cats that were mentioned. However they say "not for sale in california". So my questions are:
What cats should I buy that will be OK for the CA smog?
Can I change the setup to 1 cat? I saw a post that showed that set-up and I like...
Thanks for the links. I tested the AFM tonight (with out removing) and the resistance measurements were all in spec.
I guess its time to replace the cats. apparently I kick in the 1st $100 and the government will pay the next $500. What a country!:cheers:
The registration has already expired...
Truck has 225 000 mi.
At 2500 rpm everyting passed
HC 42 (ave=20 max=120)
CO 0.36 (ave=0.10 max=1.00)
at 750rpm
HC 240 (ave=30 max=120) FAIL:crybaby:
CO 1.10 (ave=0.10 max=1.00) FAIL:crybaby:
The technician's opinion is the the AFM should be checked first and then the...
Thanks for the info. I got the rad loose so I think I have enough room to get the pressure line in. I'll have to wait a few days now to get back to it. It seems like a lot of work to replace a hose. Since I'm this far into it I've decided to replace all my rad/heater hoses and belts at the same...