Hammer45
SILVER Star
So I have a leak in the radiator and am about to replace it and all hoses. Will also do the water pump/thermostat, tps, on the way in. AC hasn’t worked for years and I vacuum tested yesterday and I have leaks on both the high and low sides. Clutch does start with direct 12v. Planning to change to 134a. I could try to find specific leaks or just replace the whole system for $1000 or so. this seems easier in the long run.
1. Who would you source for a replacement system? Cool stream used to be a vendor here and I just ordered the 134a conversion nozzles from them and they seemed good but are under new mgmt and are no longer vendors I don’t believe.
2. planned to desmog on the way in while I had stuff out of the way but as I followed the threads from mid 2000’s to more recent, seems like folks say that it isn’t worth the trouble. Some even replaced the parts back on after awhile (@Spook50). Truck runs fine but has the high idle I’ll need to address also. i don’t need the extra space. Worth the trouble or not?
3. Steering is loose and will need this, knuckle rebuild and maybe an ironman 2” Lift. would You guys get these done while it’s apart or do you think it matters?
Thanks for the input. D
1989 FJ62 3fe c EFI
1. Who would you source for a replacement system? Cool stream used to be a vendor here and I just ordered the 134a conversion nozzles from them and they seemed good but are under new mgmt and are no longer vendors I don’t believe.
2. planned to desmog on the way in while I had stuff out of the way but as I followed the threads from mid 2000’s to more recent, seems like folks say that it isn’t worth the trouble. Some even replaced the parts back on after awhile (@Spook50). Truck runs fine but has the high idle I’ll need to address also. i don’t need the extra space. Worth the trouble or not?
3. Steering is loose and will need this, knuckle rebuild and maybe an ironman 2” Lift. would You guys get these done while it’s apart or do you think it matters?
Thanks for the input. D
1989 FJ62 3fe c EFI