California failed SMOG - HELP! (4 Viewers)
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You most likely will have to disassemble the ABV. As the vanes in the pump fail the debris get loaded up in the ABV. Be careful not to mess up the screw heads, use a JIS impact driver to break them free. There are NO rebuild kits or gaskets available for it.
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I had mine rebuilt through BZ in LA. Word is they do the work for Specter and might be the only option around:
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So, upon further inspection, the previous owner removed the smog pump and replaced it with a smog delete pully. I already found a rebuilt pump on eBay and it's on the way. Hopefully that is the reason why there is no oxygen reading on the report. While I was down there, I noticed a vacuum line disconnected and can't find where it goes. It is from the bottom nipple on the high altitude compensator (HAC) valve. I have looked over all the diagrams, but it doesn't clearly show where that line goes to. It appears it goes back towards the carburetor, but can't tell for sure.
aha! @spreadhead14
No air pump explains it!
The bottom nipple on the HAC valve is a vent to atmosphere. Its hose doesn't connect to anything. It just dangles next to the fender, secured with little plastic tie.
If you've got the HAC valve out, the bottom cap snaps off to gain access to a fiber filter. Might as well clean it. The HAC valve is always sucking in a little bit of air whenever the engine is running.
No air pump explains it!
The bottom nipple on the HAC valve is a vent to atmosphere. Its hose doesn't connect to anything. It just dangles next to the fender, secured with little plastic tie.
If you've got the HAC valve out, the bottom cap snaps off to gain access to a fiber filter. Might as well clean it. The HAC valve is always sucking in a little bit of air whenever the engine is running.
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Did you buy the truck in California? In any case, PO was remiss in not mentioning this deletion during the sale.
Then again, the absence of a smog pump would be easy to spot if you made a personal inspection. Hope that does the trick for you to pass smog.
I would also wonder if anything else was removed during the partial desmog of the vehicle
"Comprehensive Visual Inspection" - PASS
That smog tech ain't too sharp
That smog tech ain't too sharp
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Ha! Yeah, it came from Montana. When looking for a Land Cruiser, I was dead set on this color and it was a one owner, plus it was super clean and unmolested. I jumped on it and had it shipped here to San Diego. I so appreciate all the help and insight on this.
This hose -- What is the other end going to?
If it's just open, that's allowing unfiltered air to be sucked into the engine.
If it's just open, that's allowing unfiltered air to be sucked into the engine.
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So, that auto parts store hose was attached to the ACV as a way to rig it up after removing the smog pump. I ordered both OEM hoses to properly attach to the new smog pump. Sadly, the clips for these hoses are no longer made. Wondering if maybe SOR had them.
Any constant tension clamp sized appropriately would be fine
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McMaster Carr has those hose clamps too-
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Those hoses are long gone. Most likely your order will be cancelled. Start looking for used. SOR will have them, but you can save a bunch $ if someone here (classified section) has them. Other MUD vendors, too
If you don't mind, can you post a link to the pump you ordered. Just want to verify it's the correct one to save you some potential hassle.
If you don't mind, can you post a link to the pump you ordered. Just want to verify it's the correct one to save you some potential hassle.
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Ok. Correct pump. They have good rebuilds. Pricey, but good.
It does come with a pulley, yes?
You may need the correct tensioner and bottom fastener. I don't know how your pump delete pulley is mounted.
If you need them @ToyotaMatt sells them on vintageteqparts.com
It does come with a pulley, yes?
You may need the correct tensioner and bottom fastener. I don't know how your pump delete pulley is mounted.
If you need them @ToyotaMatt sells them on vintageteqparts.com
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Yes, it comes with the pulley. So, the delete pulley is mounted to pm
So, I definitely have the original pivot bracket but not sure on the adjustment bracket. Wondering if the delete set up will work the pump.
Looks like it's all there.
Sell the smog delete pulley after you put the new pump in, to recoup some of your cost
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