To buy or not to buy ‘92 FJ80?

[Marco Lau]

Just to speak to the durability of the 3fe. I switched off my cooling fans to try to diagnose and issue and didn’t turn them back on. The temperature got so hot it blew the lower radiator hose. Put it back together and kept on going and haven’t had an issue since. I doubt you need to be concerned

how did you manage to switch off the mechanical cooling fan? By removing it completely from the water pump?

 

[kangjinsoo]

It appears to be a pretty straight forward job replacing the power steering pump. I do not however wish to reinvent the wheel. Thus, if anyone has any tips or tricks in getting this job done most efficiently please let me know.

one thing I've noticed while replacing the PS belt is that I will have to pull the PS pulley in order to take the bolt out closest to the engine block.

anything else?

 

[jpoole]

You need to develop your search techniques as most ground has been covered on this forum many times and at least the basics can be found pretty easily.

Does anyone know how to disable the alarm on the '92 FJ80 permanently without negatively effecting any other electrical systems?

Drop into Google: fj80 remove alarm disable site:ih8mud.com​

replacing the power steering pump. I do not however wish to reinvent the wheel. Thus, if anyone has any tips or tricks in getting this job done most efficiently please let me know

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Drop into Google: fj80 power steering replace site:ih8mud.com​

Adjust those search strings as you learn more. You'll have to learn how to skip the fzj80 stuff, etc. and you'll learn which posters are most reliable, etc. After covering the basics via search you can ask questions that fill in the gaps and help make mud an even more complete resource moving forward, etc.

 

[baldilocks]

You need to develop your search techniques as most ground has been covered on this forum many times and at least the basics can be found pretty easily.

Drop into Google: fj80 remove alarm disable site:ih8mud.com​

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Drop into Google: fj80 power steering replace site:ih8mud.com​

Adjust those search strings as you learn more. You'll have to learn how to skip the fzj80 stuff, etc. and you'll learn which posters are most reliable, etc. After covering the basics via search you can ask questions that fill in the gaps and help make mud an even more complete resource moving forward, etc.

Surely you jest.

 

[kangjinsoo]

You need to develop your search techniques as most ground has been covered on this forum many times and at least the basics can be found pretty easily.

Drop into Google: fj80 remove alarm disable site:ih8mud.com​

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Drop into Google: fj80 power steering replace site:ih8mud.com​

Adjust those search strings as you learn more. You'll have to learn how to skip the fzj80 stuff, etc. and you'll learn which posters are most reliable, etc. After covering the basics via search you can ask questions that fill in the gaps and help make mud an even more complete resource moving forward, etc.

This is true. I’m still learning how to sift through all the forums that do not pertain to my vehicle.

 

[baldilocks]

Bla Bla Bla. it takes time

 

[SaturnAscends]

This is true. I’m still learning how to sift through all the forums that do not pertain to my vehicle.

I just type in search terms + 80 series into google. Links to this site about 80% of the time.

 

[kangjinsoo]

Need some help identifying if this new window motor is the correct part before I try to install it and splice my wires for the new harness.
anyone?

 

[kangjinsoo]

the holes seem to match up, gears look similar enough, but the holes in new motor are not tapped for a screw???

 

[itbrokeagain]

how did you manage to switch off the mechanical cooling fan? By removing it completely from the water pump?

Electric fans. It wouldn’t start and I was trying to listen for the fuel pump

 

[kangjinsoo]

Installed these little cup holders today. Very nice fabrications for the FJ80’s! Shout out to the designer of this product.

 

[TYM4FUN]

the holes seem to match up, gears look similar enough, but the holes in new motor are not tapped for a screw???

Screws are self tapping. It can take some effort.

 

[kangjinsoo]

Screws are self tapping. It can take some effort.

You aren’t afraid of stripping the old torques 25 screws while tapping new threads into an aftermarket window motor? Seemed pretty odd it didn’t come with ore threaded holes. Hmmm

 

[Marco Lau]

Electric fans. It wouldn’t start and I was trying to listen for the fuel pump

gotcha

You aren’t afraid of stripping the old torques 25 screws while tapping new threads into an aftermarket window motor? Seemed pretty odd it didn’t come with ore threaded holes. Hmmm

use new bolts with hexagonal heads that is similar in size and in lieu of the OEM machine head screws by tapping new threads into the window motor....it's not hard, just time consuming...

 

[TYM4FUN]

You aren’t afraid of stripping the old torques 25 screws while tapping new threads into an aftermarket window motor? Seemed pretty odd it didn’t come with ore threaded holes. Hmmm

Just answering the question.

gotcha

use new bolts with hexagonal heads that is similar in size and in lieu of the OEM machine head screws by tapping new threads into the window motor....it's not hard, just time consuming...

I tapped mine...FWIW.

 

[kangjinsoo]

Can someone please tell me what I do with this extra hose after I delete the stock cooling fan? On the drivers side engine Bay Area? Can I leave it open? Cap it?

 

[kangjinsoo]

I am in the middle of replacing the headlight bulbs with LEDs and I am taking the motor and tubing off in order to access the light bulbs anyway so I’m keeping it off for now.

 

[dpeshkin]

Pictures as promised

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I just read a Craigslist post about and 80 stolen from home in Berkeley.
Nice car and congrats!! Keep it safe.

 

[kangjinsoo]

After cussing at the FJ80 for the better part of the day power steering unit/high & low pressure hoses are in. And it works!!! Thank god.

 

[kangjinsoo]

One down, one to go…

Lubed the regulators and window tracks and replaced the motor in front passenger door. One more to go.…

passenger rear window keeps popping out of window mount. the regulator looks good. I Just replaced the motor. Lubed everything up. Still slow. Do I need new window guides? New rubber channels?