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What a bunch of cry baby car guys. You don’t think newer vehicles are any easier to work on, or less cluttered than the old stuff...do you? What do you think is hiding under that large plastic engine cover?
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A flux capacitor??What a bunch of cry baby car guys. You don’t think newer vehicles are any easier to work on, or less cluttered than the old stuff...do you? What do you think is hiding under that large plastic engine cover?
I will get a pic uploaded later tonightIf you can pass inspection the way it is, and it’s running well, I would leave it.
Most people de-smog because the stock emissions system is a complicated clusterf**k of plastic valves and vacuum lines that stop working in stages, which can leave you chasing problems for years on end as the parts reach the end of their life span. Some of those problems will cause noticeable performance issues, and some will only become clear when you fail a smog test.
Most if not all of the emissions parts are long out of production. Underneath it all is a relatively simple straight 6 engine… so if you can get rid of all that stuff without penalty, why not? If I could, I would remove most of mine just to clear out the clutter.
A properly desmogged 2F and a 2F with a perfectly intact and functional emissions system are probably pretty close in terms of performance. But “perfectly intact and functional” is not only a rare and moving target for a stock 2F, it’s also a really hard place to get to from scratch (meaning desmogged).
All that said, it would help a lot if you posted some pictures of your engine bay.
I have heard of West Texas quite a bit on the board here.State?
What has been removed?
What has been replaced?
This is where a simple $20/year silver star subscription that allows you to post more pictures than Google can find so we can see at a glance what's up down under da hood.
For the Steering box, most send to West Texas Off Road. They're fast turn around and good work. There's also Red Head Steering gears for a top-notch rebuild but mo' money.
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You ship them a worn-out PS gear box (fits in a 5lb bucket), they rebuild it and send it back. Which is why you either plan to get a second gearbox solely for the rebuild, or have your vehicle out of commission for a little while. I’m not sure about the current price - it was $150, then it was $250… at this point you’d need to contact them and get a quote.I have heard of West Texas quite a bit on the board here.
I was a little confused; Would I send them the physical item that needs to be rebuilt/worked on (in my case the power steering gearbox)? I am confused because I see on their site that they have a "locations" tab, which then lists a bunch of locations of shops in various states. Are those shops simply partnered with WTC?
This ^... If you are having trouble with your smog equipment not functioning properly removing it will definitely make things happier. I think there is a small increase in power because you're not cycling exhaust gasses back into the engine. It all gets dumped out the tail pipe. I think headers probably do more to increase power. It's hard to say because I changed so much at once and didn't get to test things as I went. I desmogged, Recurved the dizzy, added headers, and installed the holley sniper. All that makes a massive difference.Not a drastic change. Noticable? Probably, particularly if the smog system isn't functioning properly, which is the main thing.
I seriously am considering the Sniper. The carbs are just, for me, a bit of a annoyance lol. especially since this is my daily. I also am willing to concede that I might be a bit of a pre-madonna about them lmaoThis ^... If you are having trouble with your smog equipment not functioning properly removing it will definitely make things happier. I think there is a small increase in power because you're not cycling exhaust gasses back into the engine. It all gets dumped out the tail pipe. I think headers probably do more to increase power. It's hard to say because I changed so much at once and didn't get to test things as I went. I desmogged, Recurved the dizzy, added headers, and installed the holley sniper. All that makes a massive difference.
I will plan on having mine sent down there in the coming months. Owning a 60 is for sure a hobby...Plus one on the West Texas rebuild...my shaft was pitted and badly worn...the built it up, turned the shaft and sent me back a non-leaker.
How did this turn out? I just ordered the gasket set for my power steering pump from Kurt ($72.50) but this thread is making me nervous I may find more than I bargained for when I take it off…I will plan on having mine sent down there in the coming months. Owning a 60 is for sure a hobby...
How did this turn out? I just ordered the gasket set for my power steering pump from Kurt ($72.50) but this thread is making me nervous I may find more than I bargained for when I take it off…
Everything I’ve ever read about leaking power steering pumps on these usually points to that gasket on the shaft. I was hoping to get away with just that, but now I’m concerned…
I found a hamster the last time I checked my wife's Prius...A flux capacitor??
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I did what @Godwin recommended. No leaks and no whining (FJ62). If a leak should develop in the future, I'm tempted to do a rebuild with a good gasket and bearing set. There are quite a few good step-by-step videos on the Tube that walk the viewer through these rebuilds.How did this turn out? I just ordered the gasket set for my power steering pump from Kurt ($72.50) but this thread is making me nervous I may find more than I bargained for when I take it off…
Everything I’ve ever read about leaking power steering pumps on these usually points to that gasket on the shaft. I was hoping to get away with just that, but now I’m concerned…
How difficult is it to retrofit an 80 series box into an FJ60?FJ60 (2F) power steering pump, just buy a new one. General consensus is that the 2F pumps often still leak after a rebuild due to an irreplaceable bushing.
FJ60 power steering box. Instead of having it rebuilt source a good used 80 series box. I've had two 60 series boxes rebuilt by West Texas in the past and both eventually developed leaks.
How difficult is it to retrofit an 80 series box into an FJ60?