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My desmogged truck is operating without a charcoal canister. That hose connects to my PCV valve.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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Do you have a scanner?
I have a Cricut and have cut gaskets with a good enough scan.
No scanner unfortunately, so I’m going to try my luck with tracing it on gasket paper. I’ve seen those cricut desktop units before and they’re perfect for this
I am using some of the bagged charcoal. You do have to rebuild the cannister custom if you do this just beware. Hopefully some guru on here can tell you where the hose goes. I disposed of all my emission stuff so no clue about it.
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Rear door bottoms rebuild.
Since the aftermarket supply vanished, I got after it with ol’ fashion tech, shade tree style.
Since the aftermarket supply vanished, I got after it with ol’ fashion tech, shade tree style.
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Took her for a lil drive. 3000 miles in about 10 days.
When the trip started with a tow (first and only in 35 years), and replacing the came at the side of the road, I didn't think it'd go ahead at first, but then it did.
Incredible views, mind blowing views, trees/forests/mountains for as far as the eye could see. Truly mind boggling.
And also unbelievable destruction and devastation.
My co-pilot who sat shotgun with my son on the trip.
Telegraph Provincial park at sundown.
1800ish miles with a broken exhaust manifold. 30 years and two SBC engines and the 56 year old manifold cracked. Aircraft cable an a couple clamps saved our ears. Still loud, but not straight pipe loud.
On the way to Telegraph creek.
When the trip started with a tow (first and only in 35 years), and replacing the came at the side of the road, I didn't think it'd go ahead at first, but then it did.
Incredible views, mind blowing views, trees/forests/mountains for as far as the eye could see. Truly mind boggling.
And also unbelievable destruction and devastation.
My co-pilot who sat shotgun with my son on the trip.
Telegraph Provincial park at sundown.
1800ish miles with a broken exhaust manifold. 30 years and two SBC engines and the 56 year old manifold cracked. Aircraft cable an a couple clamps saved our ears. Still loud, but not straight pipe loud.
On the way to Telegraph creek.
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Stopped on the BC 97 to put out a tree that had 2-3 foot tall flames coming out of it. 6 gallons of water and a 5.5 lb fire extinguisher seemed to put the fire out for now.
The fire had already gone through and burned most of the homes, camp grounds, and farms to the ground.
We saw some of the devastated families coming home after the evacuation to find their homes gone,
I stopped at Steve’s new and used parts to see if he had a manifold… I couldn’t find any. He said there should be 5 in the rubble
I spoke to him for a moment. He was genuinely devastated. All his shops, equipment, tools, and probably 10 acres of cars all burnt. There were puddles of aluminum that had melted on the ground.
I looked 2-3 times longer than I otherwise would have... because I wanted him to see a glimmer of hope that something could come out to the rubble.
Soo many fires every year... when will it end.
The fire had already gone through and burned most of the homes, camp grounds, and farms to the ground.
We saw some of the devastated families coming home after the evacuation to find their homes gone,
I stopped at Steve’s new and used parts to see if he had a manifold… I couldn’t find any. He said there should be 5 in the rubble
I spoke to him for a moment. He was genuinely devastated. All his shops, equipment, tools, and probably 10 acres of cars all burnt. There were puddles of aluminum that had melted on the ground.
I looked 2-3 times longer than I otherwise would have... because I wanted him to see a glimmer of hope that something could come out to the rubble.
Soo many fires every year... when will it end.
See definition of “Adventure” by Yvon Chouinard,
It was an adventure. Blown cam, boiled over due to timing being too far advanced, and a broken exhaust manifold.See definition of “Adventure” by Yvon Chouinard,
There were highs (scenery, quiet, wildlife)… and lows (Forrest fires, smoke, burned down homes, and businesses literally burnt to the ground).
Aside from the only tow in the 35 years I’ve owned it, she’s back to being reliable.
Swapped out the original leaf springs, bushings, U-bolts, and hardware with Old Man Emu. Already had new-ish shackles and Bilstein shocks. Thanks @cruiseroutfit ! Kenda Klever R/T 33x9.5x15r are going on this Friday. Will post pics.
Good looking LC! That will probably be one of my next things to replace the suspension.
Made my own water pump gasket. Looks like the 2H impeller gaskets aren’t made anymore. Wouldn’t mind making more if there’s need for them.
Tried reusing the housing to save money but it’s not worth the hassle. Would’ve been done weeks ago if I had ordered the entire assembly.
Tried reusing the housing to save money but it’s not worth the hassle. Would’ve been done weeks ago if I had ordered the entire assembly.
Put it back on dirt for the first time in maybe 16 plus years.?
So 800 miles into a 3000 mile road trip it begins to rain more. Smithers Toyota couldn’t even match my VIN to their database. They found some part numbers for original wiper blades, but they were 2-3 weeks away… and I was 2-3 hours away from leaving.
Fast forward 600+ miles and they aren’t working well at al
So here’s my solution:
I bought a 26” wiper blade from Walmart that appeared to have an insert the same width as the OEM blade. With my Leatherman I bent the end of the OEM frame just enough to slip the old blade out and new blade in. Be careful not to bend the stainless steel too far as it will only flex a limited amount before it breaks off. I then used an OLFA knife to cut it to length.
I then repeated the same procedure for the second blade. Rebuilding the two wipers cost me a $10 and 15-20 minutes, but having wiper blades that weren't falling apart was a necessity.
Fast forward 600+ miles and they aren’t working well at al
So here’s my solution:
I bought a 26” wiper blade from Walmart that appeared to have an insert the same width as the OEM blade. With my Leatherman I bent the end of the OEM frame just enough to slip the old blade out and new blade in. Be careful not to bend the stainless steel too far as it will only flex a limited amount before it breaks off. I then used an OLFA knife to cut it to length.
I then repeated the same procedure for the second blade. Rebuilding the two wipers cost me a $10 and 15-20 minutes, but having wiper blades that weren't falling apart was a necessity.
I've used Volkswagen beetle wipers in a pinch. They are an inch or so short though. Excellent improvising bikersmurf!
Went to 30x9.5x15 KO3’s on new OEM steel wheels, to protect the OEM white wheels with 31x10.5x15 KO2’s.
Smaller steers so much better and the mud terrain throw’s fewer stones while driving.
New OEM hub Caps will go on after I put some miles on and re-torque the lugs.
Smaller steers so much better and the mud terrain throw’s fewer stones while driving.
New OEM hub Caps will go on after I put some miles on and re-torque the lugs.
I get to learn about tools I’ve never needed. Noticed some oil seeping out where the dipstick tube meets the block and went to tighten the collar. There wasn’t any tension on the union piece and it snapped in half.
I’m guessing the previous owner knew about this because this looks like JB weld at the break.
Looks like the tool to fix this is called a nipple extractor. Tap it in with a hammer and it hopefully twists out. Harbor freight employees are about to know me on a first name basis.
The hard part is finding this union piece to replace it. Each little inconvenience makes an engine swap more appealing.
I’m guessing the previous owner knew about this because this looks like JB weld at the break.
Looks like the tool to fix this is called a nipple extractor. Tap it in with a hammer and it hopefully twists out. Harbor freight employees are about to know me on a first name basis.
The hard part is finding this union piece to replace it. Each little inconvenience makes an engine swap more appealing.