Disable the EGR in place, way easier and just as effective. I did the same thing on my 94' shortly after purchase since it also had code 71. That was 45k miles ago and the code hasn't come back.
Kitsap Cruiser - Newbie in the PNW
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Thanks dude. I am probably going to do that first. Did you have any air/fuel issues after disabling?
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Again, thank you. You guys make this s*** easier. Haha
If I had a time machine...
Also, I have further confirmation that my 94 has a newer than 94 engine in it. Wheee.
Also, I have further confirmation that my 94 has a newer than 94 engine in it. Wheee.
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Weekend update:
Did the quick redneck fix of disabling the EGR in place. Used an old wire in the harness and fed the vacuum lines into each other. Removed the EFI fuse overnight and am about to go drive it to see if the CEL stays off. Have some 10k ohm resistors and heat sink coming from Amazon tomorrow so I can go back in there and do the job cleanly and to look OEM.
Also removed the jump seats and am wondering what you guys that have done with the rear seatbelts? I don't think I want to fully remove them for the possibility that I may need to put them back in there and haul 7 people, but then again this is a camping rig for my old lady and our dog so it's not like we will ever use them ourselves.
Is there a way you guys have kept them in the truck but out of the way? Thanks again!
Did the quick redneck fix of disabling the EGR in place. Used an old wire in the harness and fed the vacuum lines into each other. Removed the EFI fuse overnight and am about to go drive it to see if the CEL stays off. Have some 10k ohm resistors and heat sink coming from Amazon tomorrow so I can go back in there and do the job cleanly and to look OEM.
Also removed the jump seats and am wondering what you guys that have done with the rear seatbelts? I don't think I want to fully remove them for the possibility that I may need to put them back in there and haul 7 people, but then again this is a camping rig for my old lady and our dog so it's not like we will ever use them ourselves.
Is there a way you guys have kept them in the truck but out of the way? Thanks again!
I can't think of any way to get them tucked away without at least removing the bottom mount bolt, then maybe using zip ties, or one of those Velcro extension cord straps to keep it held in tight to the corner?
Anything "better" or even more tucked away would entail about the same time as removal.
Also, I think for our OBD1 trucks, the resistor is not needed.?. I have read a lot of egr threads though and may be remembering wrong.
Here is an option:
forum.ih8mud.com
Anything "better" or even more tucked away would entail about the same time as removal.
Also, I think for our OBD1 trucks, the resistor is not needed.?. I have read a lot of egr threads though and may be remembering wrong.
Here is an option:
EGR Temp Sensor Test Plug
Hi Everyone, I figured I would post up a small project I have been pulling together mainly to satisfy my curiosity about EGR bypass, testing, and making it look good. Many of us have experienced the P0401 or P0402 code and normally it is an EGR related issue. As you will come to find out...
forum.ih8mud.com
Remove the seatbelts, put in bag and store with 3rd row seats. It doesn't take more than 10 minutes to put them back in if needed.
Also IIRC you need to block the vacuum line on the other egr actuator that comes off the intake manifold runner.
Also IIRC you need to block the vacuum line on the other egr actuator that comes off the intake manifold runner.
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I can't think of any way to get them tucked away without at least removing the bottom mount bolt, then maybe using zip ties, or one of those Velcro extension cord straps to keep it held in tight to the corner?
Anything "better" or even more tucked away would entail about the same time as removal.
Also, I think for our OBD1 trucks, the resistor is not needed.?. I have read a lot of egr threads though and may be remembering wrong.
Here is an option:
EGR Temp Sensor Test Plug
Hi Everyone, I figured I would post up a small project I have been pulling together mainly to satisfy my curiosity about EGR bypass, testing, and making it look good. Many of us have experienced the P0401 or P0402 code and normally it is an EGR related issue. As you will come to find out...
I just want to do it the "safer" and more durable way. The resistor will make a more solid connection and should last longer. A buddy of mine builds guitar effects pedals and he thought the same thing. But I did drive the truck for about 10 miles yesterday and the CEL stayed off with the wire in there currently.
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I must have missed that or confused it in the 400 EGR threads I read.. Thanks man. The way I did it yesterday the CEL stayed off for the 10 miles I drove itand I was no longer having a high 1200 RPM rev at cold start. Truck seemed to run a lot smoother down in the lower rev range at slower speeds as well.
PS I've never unplugged any electrical connections nor added any resistors on my OBD1 and have never had a CEL related to the EGR since I've blocked the vacuum lines.
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I haven't been able to do anything to the cruiser for the last week due to some work and in-laws coming over.. but I wanted to ask you guys a question in regards to bumpers and racks.
Which ones do you guys like? I am looking to get a new front bumper and roof rack before the RADwood show in July. For front bumpers, I really dig the style of the Slee short bus bumper but the $1000 price tag is a bit of sticker shock. Are there any comparable ones to that? Also, I would love a rack that has more siding on it that I could possibly pitch a roof tent.
Thanks all! Hopefully I can have some better updates in the next few weeks.
Which ones do you guys like? I am looking to get a new front bumper and roof rack before the RADwood show in July. For front bumpers, I really dig the style of the Slee short bus bumper but the $1000 price tag is a bit of sticker shock. Are there any comparable ones to that? Also, I would love a rack that has more siding on it that I could possibly pitch a roof tent.
Thanks all! Hopefully I can have some better updates in the next few weeks.
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Well, I have an update.. albeit a not so good one. Went down to Tacoma for a cars & coffee for adventure rigs to get some ideas for the build and on the drive home the temp gauge started to climb for the first time since I purchased the cruiser. It was also 85 degrees in the PNW that day so I thought maybe it was something small like a leaky radiator cap or a leak. On highway speeds the temps went back down to normal. Decided to do a full coolant flush of the engine block and radiator and green coolant came out. No gunk or anything concerning. Filled her back up and took her out for a test drive and 2 minutes in the temp gauge redlined and then went even higher. Barely drove 2 miles. Got her home and let the engine cool off. Heard bubbling in the radiator and the reservoir. Once cool I opened it up and all the coolant I added had vanished. Not good. Opened the oil filler cap and found the milky s*** from hell. ****.
Obviously it's the head gasket. Right?! Time to drink and decide what to do next. I'm thinking I caught this early enough though. Engine is still running just fine and purrs like a kitten; no knocking or weird noises.
Obviously it's the head gasket. Right?! Time to drink and decide what to do next. I'm thinking I caught this early enough though. Engine is still running just fine and purrs like a kitten; no knocking or weird noises.
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PO claimed that he had just recently done the valve cover gasket.
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SHE LIVES! Its been a long few months but the old girl is like Dick Cheney and just didn't want to die!
When we pulled the head apart we came to find that the timing chain guides just decided to fall right off. The chain was rubbing and instantly tore it all off and replaced the whole timing set. Pulled the oil pan and found very faint shavings but nothing too nasty. But after all that, new belts, plugs, injectors, thermostats, water pump, radiator fan, and other misc items the 80 is back on the road. The smile is back on my face. It was a trying few months of setback after setback with the dollar signs adding up but I am glad that I decided to stick it out.
When we pulled the head apart we came to find that the timing chain guides just decided to fall right off. The chain was rubbing and instantly tore it all off and replaced the whole timing set. Pulled the oil pan and found very faint shavings but nothing too nasty. But after all that, new belts, plugs, injectors, thermostats, water pump, radiator fan, and other misc items the 80 is back on the road. The smile is back on my face. It was a trying few months of setback after setback with the dollar signs adding up but I am glad that I decided to stick it out.
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Update! It’s been a long and wet winter. I found that the previous owner had not sealed the windshield properly when he had it replaced by finding mold everywhere under the seats. It really killed the drive to work on the truck and got into a bit of depression because I just could not figure it out. The Seattle Freeze is a real thing..
But I finally got the motivation and ripped out the carpets and gave the truck a deep clean for the first time in 20+ years. It’s amazing the s*** you find when you tear it down. Coronavirus looked more appealing than the gunk and mold I found.. but alas the motivation to work on the truck is back!
Before and after pics included.
But I finally got the motivation and ripped out the carpets and gave the truck a deep clean for the first time in 20+ years. It’s amazing the s*** you find when you tear it down. Coronavirus looked more appealing than the gunk and mold I found.. but alas the motivation to work on the truck is back!
Before and after pics included.
That is a bear of a job. I've been chasing some leaks and will probably pull the carpet and install the vinyl floor liner soon once I line up all the misc parts I need. Any tips?
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Ripping out the carpet is a pretty straightforward job. Just make sure to not break the tabs on any of the trim panels you pull off. I removed everything to clean underneath it. Used vodka on the seats and seatbelts to kill the mold spores. The jute under the carpet is the biggest pain. Make sure to use a metal scrapper and some strength. A little simple green helped loosen up the hard to get parts.
I haven’t decided what I’m going to do to the floor yet...
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Way to push through man. I've been ignoring water issues on mine so far, but I keep one of the 1 gallon "damp-rid" buckets sitting behind the center console. It seems to help.