Hey all, I recently bought a 99 Cruiser with 290k on the clock. The starter went out last week. (no click, no start) I followed exiting threads to learn how to pull the manifold and replace the starter. After buttoning everything up the truck wouldn't start. I had a friend helping me when I removed the manifold and I had disconnected the fuel line from the filter and pulled it out carefully rather than disconnect the banjo bolt. Thinking of possible air in the line after many a key turns for fuel priming I finally got it to start. However, it is idling 400-600 RPM and ticking real bad. I believe it's lifters and can be heard on both sides. Originally it would die if given any throttle. Through my time troubleshooting now it will take throttle and RPM's increase and so does the ticking. Oil pressure is reading normal. I've read as many threads as I can find for advice and so far I've tried the following:
Left battery disconnected for ECU reset
Replaced 20A ECU fuse
Cleaned MAF sensor with compressed air
Checked for vacuum leak with starter fluid around hoses and where the intake gasket is, never saw RPM increase.
Also spritzed starter fluid into air intake while moving the throttle by hand and it made the truck stall rather than rpm increase?
I'm concerned I may have put a permanent kink in the fuel line (#2327150150) I disconnected. I had to reinstall the manifold alone; and in my haste pinched it under the manifold and then pulled it out while trying to lift and hold manifold against my knee. (kneeled where the airbox sits) There is no visual damage and I felt along the line giving it a pinch with my fingers to see if I can feel a soft spot. I can feel one(?) at a bend but it doesn't seem terrible squishy. Is the hose that delicate? Any advice?
Sorry for the novel, wanted to give as much information as possible for effective help. Thanks guys.
Left battery disconnected for ECU reset
Replaced 20A ECU fuse
Cleaned MAF sensor with compressed air
Checked for vacuum leak with starter fluid around hoses and where the intake gasket is, never saw RPM increase.
Also spritzed starter fluid into air intake while moving the throttle by hand and it made the truck stall rather than rpm increase?
I'm concerned I may have put a permanent kink in the fuel line (#2327150150) I disconnected. I had to reinstall the manifold alone; and in my haste pinched it under the manifold and then pulled it out while trying to lift and hold manifold against my knee. (kneeled where the airbox sits) There is no visual damage and I felt along the line giving it a pinch with my fingers to see if I can feel a soft spot. I can feel one(?) at a bend but it doesn't seem terrible squishy. Is the hose that delicate? Any advice?
Sorry for the novel, wanted to give as much information as possible for effective help. Thanks guys.