Hi everybody,
I've been lurking for a few months now while considering purchasing an fj62, and finally pulled the trigger on a '89 fj62 with 147k, with (supposedly) a tranny and engine rebuild 15k ago, although there was no paperwork - (You're probably laughing, I know
).
The truck has a bit of a rough idle, with the tach needle moving up and down slightly (barely noticeable unless looking closely, but definitely moving). There is also a slight gasoline smell barely noticeable in the cab while driving, but more noticeable outside when the engine is running and after it's been shut off.
Also, the truck seems like it is upshifting into second too quickly; i.e. it seems underpowered in 2nd (it shifts at about 1800-1900 rpm, which I would think would be normal). If I really gas it (which I find myself doing off the line at lights when going uphill or in fast traffic), it downshifts and hits 3500 rpm or so and gives me enough power. I know these aren't the fastest trucks, but when there are little old ladies in 1984 Camrys and stock 87 4runners unintentionally dusting me, it gives me a little cause for concern. The mileage also seems a little low, running at 9-11 mpg on stock tires.
I did a search, and the recommendation seems to be a fuel filter change. My question is, could the fuel smell be related to this, and could the low mileage / underpowered issue be related as well?
And to tack on another question (sorry), the shifter handle is real loose (wobbles around in each gear, R and P to where you can move the indicator to almost either the gear above or below) but doesn't slip at all and feels firm shiftin from P to D and 1,2,3 - Do the shifter bushings need replacement, or does something in the box need to be tightened?
Thanks for all your help; hope I can actually learn something someday and contribute.
I've been lurking for a few months now while considering purchasing an fj62, and finally pulled the trigger on a '89 fj62 with 147k, with (supposedly) a tranny and engine rebuild 15k ago, although there was no paperwork - (You're probably laughing, I know
).The truck has a bit of a rough idle, with the tach needle moving up and down slightly (barely noticeable unless looking closely, but definitely moving). There is also a slight gasoline smell barely noticeable in the cab while driving, but more noticeable outside when the engine is running and after it's been shut off.
Also, the truck seems like it is upshifting into second too quickly; i.e. it seems underpowered in 2nd (it shifts at about 1800-1900 rpm, which I would think would be normal). If I really gas it (which I find myself doing off the line at lights when going uphill or in fast traffic), it downshifts and hits 3500 rpm or so and gives me enough power. I know these aren't the fastest trucks, but when there are little old ladies in 1984 Camrys and stock 87 4runners unintentionally dusting me, it gives me a little cause for concern. The mileage also seems a little low, running at 9-11 mpg on stock tires.
I did a search, and the recommendation seems to be a fuel filter change. My question is, could the fuel smell be related to this, and could the low mileage / underpowered issue be related as well?
And to tack on another question (sorry), the shifter handle is real loose (wobbles around in each gear, R and P to where you can move the indicator to almost either the gear above or below) but doesn't slip at all and feels firm shiftin from P to D and 1,2,3 - Do the shifter bushings need replacement, or does something in the box need to be tightened?
Thanks for all your help; hope I can actually learn something someday and contribute.
