I have a 1977 FJ40 and am not very mechanically inclined but have loved trying to work on this thing. I was replacing the radiator and decided to change the hoses and per a thread on here; the thermostat. So I took the old thermostat off (one with a BVSV). I didn't know any better and after...
The water pump on my '92 (175k miles) finally gave out, so I'm replacing the thermostat while I'm in there. Thanks to @beno for the parts, super-fast shipping, and helpful advice on the project.
The FSM says that the 4 bolts that hold the thermostat housing together need to be 13 ft-lbs, but...
Broke the old lower housing on my 1F. Dug a replacement up, then realized there was a difference.
A water temp connection was missing on the replacement.
SOR doesn't show any housing with a side 'hole'. Any idea what model this is from?
Do you think JB Weld might hold in this application?
Recently desmogged with a Trollhole carb, all vacuum connections hooked up as indicated in the sketches in this thread. AI system removed, and vacuum to the EGR system was removed. BSVS 2 is capped, and BSVS 1 is routed to the VCV.
It now takes a long time to warm up, and even when fully warm...
So I recently replaced my T Stat with some parts from autozone, From what I've read the foam gasket I bought it junk. Anyway after doing the install and replacement I drove the car about 4 miles and then parked it in my garage with no leak. The next morning I came out and there was a lake of...