Phase 1:
Well - the LC has been running rough at idle after warm, and reading up a lot on these boards got me to thinking to just do a desmog on her.
I have a desire to put in a second battery, anyway.
So my primary resource was Spook50s FAQ - I just printed the thing off - you will need it:
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/pdf/3FE-Desmog_Guide.pdf
Here is a link to that main thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/47092-3f-e-desmog-guide-up.html
Also spent some time in other threads and had help from a few of you, as well.
I've attached a couple pics and I have a final movie (Linked).
The first pic is of the engine in stock form.
A. PARTS
The first thing I did was assemble all the parts. (see pic).
I bought some stuff on Amazon. I got the OEM parts down at Molle. I bought the silicone, high heat tubing from McMaster-Carr. It's PN: 5041K522. Official name is "Metric High-Temperature Silicone Rubber Tubing, Firm, 3 mm ID, 8 mm OD, 2.5 mm Wall, Blue" I will be replacing other lines with it as it warms up. I went with the Gates belt vs the Dayco as the Gates was easier for me to find online. It is PN TR22525.
1. CATS:
I skipped Spook50s removal of the CATS as I didn't really want to do that. I will go back with a high flow cat when I get the exhaust system redone, someday.
2. SMOG PUMP:
I then focused on step two of removing the smog pump lines. I have a couple "interim" solutions going on here - thus the "phase 1" title - but the bottom line is the smog pump is disconnected and puffing its little tiny puffs into the engine compartment now as I took off the exit tube that was headed to the head, previously. I left the tube from the MAF as I figured it would be best to get clean air first sucking/blowing at the pump. I will be removing the pump as soon as it gets warmer!! I have to put on the new belt then, too.
I also did NOT remove the 4 air ports from the smog pump, yet. Instead I just capped at the VCV w/ a cap, for now. Seems to work fine. Ended up using a 7/8" cap that goes on the bottom of a cane as the "Help!" brand cap was too darn small for the VCV fitting.
3. EGR REMOVAL
I first replaced the vacuum lines that I knew I was going to keep with the blue/clear silicone lines I got from McMaster Carr. You can see that in the third pic.
Well - the LC has been running rough at idle after warm, and reading up a lot on these boards got me to thinking to just do a desmog on her.
I have a desire to put in a second battery, anyway.
So my primary resource was Spook50s FAQ - I just printed the thing off - you will need it:
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/pdf/3FE-Desmog_Guide.pdf
Here is a link to that main thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/47092-3f-e-desmog-guide-up.html
Also spent some time in other threads and had help from a few of you, as well.
I've attached a couple pics and I have a final movie (Linked).
The first pic is of the engine in stock form.
A. PARTS
The first thing I did was assemble all the parts. (see pic).
I bought some stuff on Amazon. I got the OEM parts down at Molle. I bought the silicone, high heat tubing from McMaster-Carr. It's PN: 5041K522. Official name is "Metric High-Temperature Silicone Rubber Tubing, Firm, 3 mm ID, 8 mm OD, 2.5 mm Wall, Blue" I will be replacing other lines with it as it warms up. I went with the Gates belt vs the Dayco as the Gates was easier for me to find online. It is PN TR22525.
1. CATS:
I skipped Spook50s removal of the CATS as I didn't really want to do that. I will go back with a high flow cat when I get the exhaust system redone, someday.
2. SMOG PUMP:
I then focused on step two of removing the smog pump lines. I have a couple "interim" solutions going on here - thus the "phase 1" title - but the bottom line is the smog pump is disconnected and puffing its little tiny puffs into the engine compartment now as I took off the exit tube that was headed to the head, previously. I left the tube from the MAF as I figured it would be best to get clean air first sucking/blowing at the pump. I will be removing the pump as soon as it gets warmer!! I have to put on the new belt then, too.
I also did NOT remove the 4 air ports from the smog pump, yet. Instead I just capped at the VCV w/ a cap, for now. Seems to work fine. Ended up using a 7/8" cap that goes on the bottom of a cane as the "Help!" brand cap was too darn small for the VCV fitting.
3. EGR REMOVAL
I first replaced the vacuum lines that I knew I was going to keep with the blue/clear silicone lines I got from McMaster Carr. You can see that in the third pic.
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