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scottymarks said:
So some good news (i guess)- second test produced the same results. I pulled the condenser today and ordered the ac receiver/dryer, o-rings and condenser. To be sure I wasn't missing a hidden leak I pulled the evaporator and checked for dye. No dye in the evap but ordered the expansion valve as a precautionary measure since it's open.

A large collection of debris was in the evap but otherwise everything looked pretty good.

Now just hoping I can get this all back together!
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You have inspired me to order the things I need to do the A/C in my Silver 4Runner. Nice work!

dci blair said:
Jesus you pulled the evap?! Good for you for going through all that effort.
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It may be easier then you think on these older trucks, I just looked at the service manual for my 4Runner, all I have to do to get to the evaporator is pull the glove box a few bolts and boom its out, I thought I was the 4Runner expert but this was news to me! lol
 
YotaFun said:
You have inspired me to order the things I need to do the A/C in my Silver 4Runner. Nice work!

It may be easier then you think on these older trucks, I just looked at the service manual for my 4Runner, all I have to do to get to the evaporator is pull the glove box a few bolts and boom its out, I thought I was the 4Runner expert but this was news to me! lol
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Here is the thread I followed: A/C system - how to remove the cooling unit, evaporator, expansion valve

Getting it out and apart wasn't too bad and the debris I cleaned out of the evaporator made me feel better about trying to tackle it. I won't have the parts until after next weekend so it'll be sitting for a few days.
 
Came across this gem of a 5" anvil vise on CL. Craftsman brand, made by Columbian in the USA, in the early 70's. Everything is really good shape, with almost no signs of use. Got it disassembled Saturday morning for rust and paint removal. Repaint, probably have a buddy make some aluminum jaws, and enjoy.

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Holy smokes... does that say made in the USA???? Nice find!


hman913 said:
Came across this gem of a 5" anvil vise on CL. Craftsman brand, made by Columbian in the USA, in the early 70's. Everything is really good shape, with almost no signs of use. Got it disassembled Saturday morning for rust and paint removal. Repaint, probably have a buddy make some aluminum jaws, and enjoy.

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Working on replumbing some of the shop air lately. Having fun cutting threads on pipe for the black pipe section and then sweating copper for those sections.
 
BROKEROB1 said:
Very cool... with the advent of pex, sweating pipe is becoming a lost art!
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Something my grandfather taught me several decades ago. I have to admit that I enjoy doing it. When you get things set up right, heat the joint up, touch the solder to it, and the way it just cleanly fills the joint is all somehow deeply satisfying.

brian said:
Get with the program...pro press is where at.
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I had a demonstration by Milwaukee of their pro press tool up at the MSC customer appreciation day the other year. I have to admit that is a pretty slick machine, but for the amount I do the cost is prohibitive. If I did it day in and day out, that's what I'd be doing, though.
 
Have another dam sticking caliper. Seems ever since I “upgraded” to tundra 199mm calipers and disks I get a caliper that goes bad like once a year. Of course I used all toyota parts except the caliper which was too expensive from the dealer so I used auto zone calipers. Anyone know why these calipers keep sticking? I’m thinking it has something to do with driving through mud. I clean the truck but maybe some crud is getting in the piston and causing it to stick. Anyway, going to use the lifetime warranty and change it out. Probably should just bite the bullet and get some used toyota calipers from eBay. Any suggestions from the experts on here is appreciated.
 
I think it’s just the Autozone calipers, just helped a buddy change one on his F250 same thing locked up. He’s had to change it about every year or so he said.
 
Same here. I change calipers with every set of front pads these days.
I've sent back aftermarket calipers untill I got two remaned OEMs, they locked up just like the rest have been lately...
 
Being up in the rust belt doesn't help our situation.
I haven't replaced my 231mm Tundra calipers yet, the brown 4runner is starting to show signs. And I am sure the time will come for the silver 4runner.
The best I have found is to rebuild a used set of Toyota original calipers.
The first set I did back in 08 on my brown 4runner are just now showing signs of possibly needing replacment.

Not that it matters much to us up here, but I've heard are toyota family in other parts of the country have better luck with the NAPA gold calipers. Might be worth a shot if you start if you get tired of replacing calipers all the time.
 
surfishjoe said:
Have another dam sticking caliper. Seems ever since I “upgraded” to tundra 199mm calipers and disks I get a caliper that goes bad like once a year. Of course I used all toyota parts except the caliper which was too expensive from the dealer so I used auto zone calipers. Anyone know why these calipers keep sticking? I’m thinking it has something to do with driving through mud. I clean the truck but maybe some crud is getting in the piston and causing it to stick. Anyway, going to use the lifetime warranty and change it out. Probably should just bite the bullet and get some used toyota calipers from eBay. Any suggestions from the experts on here is appreciated.
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Someone told me it is moisture in the brake fluid and to flush it good. Not sure if this is true or if I got lucky and got good calipers, but this ended my string of yearly replacements on the 80.
 
YotaFun said:
Being up in the rust belt doesn't help our situation.
I haven't replaced my 231mm Tundra calipers yet, the brown 4runner is starting to show signs. And I am sure the time will come for the silver 4runner.
The best I have found is to rebuild a used set of Toyota original calipers.
The first set I did back in 08 on my brown 4runner are just now showing signs of possibly needing replacment.

Not that it matters much to us up here, but I've heard are toyota family in other parts of the country have better luck with the NAPA gold calipers. Might be worth a shot if you start if you get tired of replacing calipers all the time.
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I use Napa calipers, they are painted black and look nice coming out of the box, but I haven't found them to hold up any longer... We'll see, I just put Napa's on the 62 recently.

caz said:
Someone told me it is moisture in the brake fluid and to flush it good. Not sure if this is true or if I got lucky and got good calipers, but this ended my string of yearly replacements on the 80.
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There is much truth here Andy. It's what trashes many a Motorcycle, locked up calipers make a bike suck to move around!
Back when I was a Beemer nerd, we flushed our brake fluid yearly. It is a consumable.
 
Wow, thanks for the tips. I thought I was the only one with this issue haha! Maybe I will flush the fluid this time around, can’t hurt. That September wheeling date is creeping closer looking forward to it.
 
surfishjoe said:
I thought I was the only one with this issue haha! .
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Nope.
Had horrible luck with advance auto/ auto zone calipers on the 80.
The 40 and 60 absolutely no problems however...hence the reason I tryed to use them on an 80.
 
Replaced two Napa Gold front remans on my 80 last year. They lasted about three years.
 
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