Toyota 4x4 digest:     Wednesday, January 27 1999     Volume 02 : Number 212
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 Re: marlin case Qs
 Re: Toyota Scrap Yard
 Re: Blown EFI Fuse
 RE: BFG A/T's on Stock truck???
 RE: Tru Trac install
 RE: Body Lift on 95 4Runner Automatic
 '91 factory 4Runner Manual Set for 'auction'
 re; Marlin Q's
 ARB Install
 Tubing Bender Rental
 Webpage updated
 Roll Cage/Tubing Bender
 2,000 Bones?
 Re: vibration
 Re: BFG A/T's on Stock truck???
 Fwd: Mystery-Update
 ECM Question
 re:Tru Trac install
 Santiago Canyon
 Re: Tru Trac install
 What is: throttle position sensor and circuit????
 Wiring for Add-ons
 Brrr ... A/C time
 Re: Fwd: Mystery-Update
 Re: ARB Install
 Clutch Job
 Re: marlin case Qs
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:17:05 EST
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: Re: marlin case Qs
 TrailDogg@webtv.net writes:> ok Holis!>  i'am confused,i give, ok?
 I give you what i know on rhis subject:
 If you want the double case, and your xfer case shifter in your truck now
 exits through the tail housing of the tranny,  you need a xfer case where the
 shifter exits through the top of the xfer case.
 In this situation, you would use your existing case (in your truck now) as the
 reduction unit, and the spare case you picked up as the new whole xfer case.
 Got it?
 David
 DRM033@aol.com
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:46:37 -0500
 From: "C. Andrew Zook"  Subject: Re: Toyota Scrap Yard>Weikle's Specialty Toyota Truck Parts>717-246-8682 (T-OTA)>They are a full service center specializing in Toyota Trucks, but they>have a small yard of "parts" vehicles.  They are located in York, south>of Harrisburg.
 Weikle's charges outrageous prices for used items but is pretty good with
 replacment new items such as bumpers, fenders, and other body parts.
 Weikle's seems a little shady at times and will often charge you whatever
 price they are in the mood to give out. I once called about power steering
 and was quoted $750 for the setup. I about flipped and said "ya....right".
 I called about 2 weeks later and was quoted $200.  I immediately gave my
 credit card number over the phone and bought it sight unseen.  When I
 arrived, the owner realized that I was the guy he had quoted $750 and chewed
 out his son-in-law for selling it so cheap. Now every time I try to buy
 something from them he jacks up the price.
 There is another guy right near Weikle's which I prefer over them. This
 place is called Phil's motor works.  Phil has much less, but is a very
 friendly and helpful guy. His prices are right in line with what I like to
 pay (cheap). His number is - (717) 938-3502
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 From: Thomas Bank  To: TOY4x4  Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 8:00 AM
 Subject: Re: Toyota Scrap Yard>I think that the one you were looking for is:>>Woodward Used Toyota Parts   Woxall, PA (1 hr North of Philly)>1-800-646-4386 or 215-234-4386>(Listed 06 November 1998)>>Another is:>>>Thomas Bank>trbankii@microserve.net>>-->Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours.>-->>>>===========================================================================
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:55:28 -0500
 From: "Karl Bellve, Ph.D."  Subject: Re: Blown EFI Fuse
 Jim Brink wrote:>> mule@cedarcity.net wrote:>>>> The EFI (15A) fuse under the hood seems to be the reason my 89>> V6 PU pooped out today.  It just died on the road.  It turns over>> strong but no fire at all.  I checked the fuses and tfoun the EFI on>> blown.>>>> I thinks to myself, A-HA, and replace the culprit.  It promptly blows>> again, and again, and again.  Any ideas???>> Look for any chafed wiring in the main engine harness, especially near> the fuel injectors . Any evidence of worn, bare wiring is a sure cause> for blowing the 15A EFI fuse. Pay close attention to where the injector> wires may come into contact near the fuel rail, and where the airflow> meter harnes exits the airflow meter and joins the main harness.> --> This happened to me once. After a weekend of 4 wheeling on the eastern
 shore of Maryland, I stopped at a local self-wash. Within 300 hundred
 feet, my truck died. It took me a few minutes to figure out I had blown
 an EFI fuse. I stuck another one in. I made it 30 miles before I ran out
 of replacement fuses and I still had 100 miles to go! Well, I was lucky
 that it finally decided to die in a city with a Toyota dealership. Too
 bad they were idiots. First, they would not work on my truck first even
 though mine was an emergency repair since I was not local. They didn't
 start on the truck until the second day they had it. It took them two
 more days to figure out the problem. Then they didn't even have the
 replacement part. They just diconnected it so it would blow more EFI
 fuses. Brown's Toyota had the part in stock (at the time, I lived close
 to Brown's Toyota). It turned out that it was the valve just below the
 throttle body. It has a switch in it that can short out. You can
 disconnect this and see if you are still blowing fuses. If you are not,
 then you need to replace this switch.
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:15:02 -0600
 From: Ryan Beal  Subject: RE: BFG A/T's on Stock truck???
 I had the same tires on my 4Runner and it did rub under full
 compression.
 Ryan> ----------> From: 	Scotti, Chris L.[SMTP:CScotti@econophone.com]> Reply To: 	toy4x4@tlca.org> Sent: 	Tuesday, January 26, 1999 5:32 PM> To: 	'toy4x4@tlca.org'> Subject: 	BFG A/T's on Stock truck???>> Anyone out there know if 32x12.50 BFG A/T's will fit on a Stock 93> x-cab> Pickup with the factory rims?  These are for a friend of mine who> found a> set of 5 for $100 with 20k miles on em.  He does attempt so serious> rockcrawling so he maxes out the suspension and is worried about> rubbing.> Think it's a good deal?>> Thanks> Chris Scotti> CW Computer Services> cscotti@cwcomp.com> www.cwcomp.com> 1995 Green Toyota 4Runner Soft Top>> ======================================================================> ======> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota> ============================================================================
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:24:11 -0600
 From: Ryan Beal  Subject: RE: Tru Trac install
 Did you order it from 4wpw'S?  If not yet call Drive train Direct at
 949-888-0149.  Sorry I don't have the (800)#.  But anyways I ordered my
 true tracs and 5.29's from them and the service was GREAT!!!!  The sales
 guys are Techs and not just sales guys.
 Are you changing your gear size?  When I did this I got new gears
 bearings and true tracs front and rear for around the same price as
 4WPW's.  The benefit is that I got Richmond V6 Gears for the rear (the
 Best for v6's) and superior gears up front (great gears too).  I also
 got the master install kit for the front and rear (bearings, crush
 sleeve, etc.)
 But if your not putting new gears in then your gear ratio has nothing to
 do with the true Trac.
 Hope I helped
 Ryan S. Beal
 rbeal@rftechnologies.com
 1990 4Runner/24mm rancho torsion bars/ 2" body lift/ 3" downey springs/
 2 1/4"SS Exhaust/ 33"X12.5" BFG Mudders on American racing rims/
 RS5000's/ K&N Filter Charger/ Custom Removable Snorkel/ Diff breathers/
 Jacobs Ignition and wires :( /    5.29 gears and Tru Trac lockers front
 and rear
 Web Page:   http://members.wbs.net/homepages/r/y/a/ryans4runner/> ----------> From: 	Alan Wakeman[SMTP:awakeman@kaien.com]> Reply To: 	toy4x4@tlca.org> Sent: 	Tuesday, January 26, 1999 5:36 PM> To: 	Toy4x4@tlca.org> Cc: 	awakeman@kaien.com> Subject: 	Tru Trac install>> Okay True Trac people I phoned 4wheel parts to order my tru track> today and> they told me that my gear ratio in my rear dif does not matter when> ordering the tru trac. Is this true? Also as for parts that I will> need> when I pull the rear axel so far these are the parts I think I will> need.>> 2 Side bearings> 4 Axel seals inner and outer> washers for 3rd member> snap rings>> Also does anyone know what the ring and pinion backlash is for the> rear> diff in a 90 4runner v6 5spd? Is there anything else that I should be> aware> of?>> Al>>> 90 4Runner V6, 5spd, K&N Air Filter, 1.5" Downey coils, PreRunner Bar> Hella> 3000's, and Hella 1000's, 32" BFG Muds, Dynomax Exhaust & 2.25" cat> back> system. Jacobs Omni Pack and wires. And a Tru Trac LSD soon.>> ======================================================================> ======> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota> ============================================================================
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:30:56 -0600
 From: Ryan Beal  Subject: RE: Body Lift on 95 4Runner Automatic> Well we completed most of the Body Lift on the 4Runner last weekend.> I> decided to go ahead and do it as the way the rollcage and bumpers are> designed are dependent on it.  A few questions have arisen though that> I> wondered if anyone has addressed before.  FYI: I have a Procomp 4"> lift as> well as the 2" Body Lift.  Thanks in advance for anyones advice!>> 1.  I will be switching to an electric fan with a on/off switch in the> cab> so I am considering just moving the radiator with the body so that the> bumper can go right up to the grill.  Good/Bad Idea?  Any suggestions> on> what fan to use?> This would probably work fine.  Scott what type of fan do you
 have or were planning on using?> 2.  Transmission/TCase Considerations - We put in a spacer in the> transmission shift linkage that seems to work fine but we are having> to> figure out some kind of bracket to make the x-fer case work...Any> Ideas?> when I put the 2" body lift on my 4Runner I just cut one inch out of the
 tx case linkage and then it fit fine.> 3.  E-Brake lines-I really need to extend these.  They are way too> short and> are limiting suspension travel on the rear end.  Any Ideas on where I> can> get new ones and how long I should get em?  I get a lot of travel and> these> are actually functioning as limiting straps and are starting to rip -> BAD> NEWS!>>>> 4.  This on is more of an FYI - The spacer block for the steering was> way> too big.  We had to make one that was about an inch shorter that the> one> that came with the performance accessories 2" Lift.> I was able to get my steering block to fit.  Maybe they sent you the
 wrong one.> 5.  Body Bushings - I can't find any poly ones...I just used the stock> ones> for now.  4WPW says they don't exist for my year and model.> I couldn't find any either.> 6.  Raising Gas tank - I would like to take advantage of the extra 2"> and> raise the tank so I quit whacking it so hard...Anyone done this?> Can't do this because of the upper suspension linkage above the gas
 tank.
 Ryan S. Beal
 rbeal@rftechnologies.com
 1990 4Runner/24mm rancho torsion bars/ 2" body lift/ 3" downey springs/
 2 1/4"SS Exhaust/ 33"X12.5" BFG Mudders on American racing rims/
 RS5000's/ K&N Filter Charger/ Custom Removable Snorkel/ Diff breathers/
 Jacobs Ignition and wires :( /    5.29 gears and Tru Trac lockers front
 and rear
 Web Page:   http://members.wbs.net/homepages/r/y/a/ryans4runner/> That's all I can think of...Thanks alot for all the advice so far on> this> HUGE project and thanks again for your responses on this round of> questions.>> Chris Scotti> CW Computer Services> Cscotti@cwcomp.com> www.cwcomp.com> 1995 Green 4Runner SR5 Soft-Top w/4"susp/2"body lift, 35"TSL's, ARB> Rear &> EZ-Locker Front, Bobbed 6", XD9000I Hitch-Mounted Winch, Custom> Bumpers and> Nerf Bars/Air Tanks, Lots of Lights & Techno Gadgets (Stereo, GPS,> etc...),> (Some mods in Progress)>>>>> ======================================================================> ======> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota> ============================================================================
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:32:04 -0600 (CST)
 From: Brian Wiencek  Subject: '91 factory 4Runner Manual Set for 'auction'
 Well, Since I've had about 6 replies for the '91 4Runner manual set that a
 friend of mine has I've talked to him and he's wanting to get whatever he
 can for them (he no longer owns the truck) SO what I'm going to do is
 "auction" them off on the list - if you're interested, send me a private
 e-mail with your bid, and I'll put you on the bid list.  The high bid that
 I have a week from now gets the manuals. (I'll e-mail everyone Wednesday
 Feb. 3rd, afternoon CST for the outcome.)  Hopefully this gives everyone a
 chance to get a chance at a deal.
 Here's the specifics - there's 4 volumes to the set
 Vol #1 - Engine and Specifications
 Vol #2 - Chassis, Body and electrical (the big one)
 Vol #3 - Electrical Wiring Diagrams
 Vol #4 - A43D & A44D Automatic Transmissions.
 Volume #2 has complete transmission diagrams & testing /troubleshooting
 information in it, so I don't know what the #4 covers that the #2 doesn't
 cover?  I'm sure they cover other years too, but the cover says 1991
 4Runner.
 These manuals look like brand new, and are still in the box from toyota
 (there's no greasy fingerprints that I've seen ;-)
 - - Brian
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 07:38:28 -0800
 From: David Fritzsche  Subject: re; Marlin Q's
 You guys with all of these questions about Marlins stuff. Why don't you just
 call or e-mail him. That way you will get the correct answer and he is a
 great guy to talk to. He loves to talk about his products.
 "Real Wheelers Are Built, Not Bought"
 David Fritzsche, Roseville, CA,  1990 V-6 ex-cab, Pro-Comp II Lift, Rancho
 9000 Shocks, Marlin Gear Change, 4:88 Gears, Tru-Trak Front, ARB rear, 33"
 BFG-MT's, Warn 8000, Custom Rear Bumper, Winch Mount, Re-Worked Smitty-Built
 Nerf Bars, CB Mount, Skid Plates all designed and built by owner .
 otto@inreach.com
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:40:53 -0700
 From: "Jay Kopycinski"  Subject: ARB Install
 Clifford Randell  wrote:>I'm installing my rear ARB and 4.88s tomorrow (complete third member from>West Coast Differentials) and don't have the compressor installed and>plumbed yet.  Does anyone know If I can just cap off the fitting coming>from the third member housing until I can get the lines fitted? Is there>any danger of oil leaks if there is no air line attached to it?  If I can't>find a cap the same size I may just use some duct tape for a couple of>weeks, who knows.  Thanks, Rando out.....
 That'll work just fine as long as you keep it sealed from dust and water.
 Jay Kopycinski    '85 Toylet  (ROKTOY)
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 07:43:48 -0800
 From: David Fritzsche  Subject: Tubing Bender Rental
 Where did you rent a bender? Was it a mandrel tubing bender? I must admit
 that is one tool I never thought of renting, but love the idea!
 Phone Book, Look up tool rentals, call ask if they have a tubing bender, if
 not where, do you know anyone who rents them. What a concept need to rent a
 tubing bender--call a tool rental place.
 "Real Wheelers Are Built, Not Bought"
 David Fritzsche, Roseville, CA,  1990 V-6 ex-cab, Pro-Comp II Lift, Rancho
 9000 Shocks, Marlin Gear Change, 4:88 Gears, Tru-Trak Front, ARB rear, 33"
 BFG-MT's, Warn 8000, Custom Rear Bumper, Winch Mount, Re-Worked Smitty-Built
 Nerf Bars, CB Mount, Skid Plates all designed and built by owner .
 otto@inreach.com
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 10:43:33 EST
 From: Iwheel4x4@aol.com
 Subject: Webpage updated
 Hey folks,
 I FINALLY got some pics back on disk of my ARB Bull Bar and Hella's.  I put a
 few of them on my "Pictures" page on my webpage.  I also got some back of the
 most recent trail ride in the GWNF (the 3rd trail report).  I'm gonna update
 that report with pics as soon as I get a chance.
 Happy trails,
 Allen Dickenson     IWheel4x4@aol.com
 http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Trails/8895/
 1995 4Runner Limited - "FT KNOX" - Downey 1.5" rear lift springs, t-bars
 cranked, ARB Bull Bar, Rancho RS9000?s front, RS5000?s rear, 31x10.5 BFG
 A/T?s, K&N drop-in, raised diff. breathers, low-profile bumpstops, Smittybilt
 Nerf Bars, Warn Premium hubs, Hella 100W 500's.
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:58:07 -0600
 From: "Lance Morin"  Subject: Roll Cage/Tubing Bender>> Then rented a bender for the weekend ($70.00).  He had>>a welding machine and everything else we needed, so we went at it.>>Where did you rent a bender? Was it a mandrel tubing bender? I must admit>that is one tool I never thought of renting, but love the idea!
 We called around the rental places and got prices ranging from $60 for 4 hours to $75 dollars per day. Finally, we called a local supply house that rents tools also. They were willing to rent us the tubing bender on Friday afternoon until Monday morning for a flat feel of $70.00. I don't exactly what kind of bender it was (because I've not used one until that weekend), but I'll try to describe it.  (We do have literature coming from the manufacturer though.. cost is about $700.00 bucks for the machine!)
 It is a hydraulic machine that uses specific dies to roll form the tubing to various degrees. Our die was for 1-1/2" tubing and 2" tubing. You place the tubing in the die and activate the machine to bend the tubing. The die then rolls clockwise to bend the tubing and counterclockwise to release it from the die. There are various degree marks on the machine housing to let you know what your doing. Simple to use but still hard to duplicate tubes with multiple bends at various angles. I'll try to get some pictures up late this weekend. Only then can you appreciate how fine the machine's help is. Remember one of the cages forms around the cab of a truck from the rock bars mounted at the frame. My cage forms around the dash (somewhat), hugs my windshield and then back to the rear hoop. I don't think we had any simple 45 or 90 degree bends :)  In fact we used 90 degree elbows for the rear hoops to make a sharper 90.
 There is one member of this list (Scott Floyd, I know you are lurking...) who doesn't really appreciate the work that went into these cages, but he does know how strange some of the bends were. He stopped by to watch us play for awhile. He mocked us a bit, but deep down inside he wanted us to make him a cage as well... Actually, he offered suggestions and ideas and watched as we tried to bend the front bars on the external cage. Those were the toughest ones we tried all weekend.
 I'll post some pictures (not much work in progress stuff if any at all) and a brief write-up on the web at www.cyberramp.net/~siralf/cage.htm  within the next week or so.
 Our steel was purchased from an steel house that carries a good deal of excess and used material. The tubing we bought was some excess stuff they just received that week. That's why we were able to get such a good deal. Our steel prices were about 1/2 of the going rate here in the Dallas area. I used to buy steel (for a living) and it helps to know where to go for specific products. Especially in a large market like the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
 Lance Morin
 lance@fwd-fwd.org
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 10:29:23 -0600
 From: bwilliams@misschem.com (Williams, Bill)
 Subject: 2,000 Bones?
 Dr. Bob, although 2,000 "bones" might be a lot for most of us on the list, you shouldn't have much trouble picking them up!
 Bill Williams
 bwilliams@misschem.com
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:15:16 -0800
 From: "Kenneth Sigel"  Subject: Re: vibration
 I'd suggest going to Driveline Service on Glendale and ask them.  I'm
 stumped.
 - -----Original Message-----
 Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 8:59 AM
 Subject: vibration>Speed is from 0-5MPH. I thought it could be the clutch, but had it adjusted>and still the same. No noise associated with the vibration. No visible
 dents>in drive line.>>Thanks>Dominic Wolf>92 4runner>>>>Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:46:05 -0800>From: "Kenneth Sigel" >Subject: Re: Vibration>>Look at your rear drive line and check for any dents or deep scratches.>Even a little will cause vibration -- usually at higher speed though.>>Are there any noises along with the vibration?  How fast are you going when>it happens?>>- -Ken in Reno>>>===========================================================================
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 10:53:42 -0800
 From: "Bob Williams"  Subject: Re: BFG A/T's on Stock truck???
 I used to run 32x11.50 BFGoodrich MTs on my 94 4Runner with no lift, and I
 Wheeled it hard with only minor rubbing on the back of the front fender with
 the wheels turned.  I get more rubbing on the fender with a 4" lift, low
 profile bumpstops, and 33" tires.  If he is using the factory bumpstops on
 the bottom he should be fine.
 Bob Williams, Las Vegas, Nevada
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 From: Scotti, Chris L.  To: 'toy4x4@tlca.org'  Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 3:39 PM
 Subject: BFG A/T's on Stock truck???>Anyone out there know if 32x12.50 BFG A/T's will fit on a Stock 93 x-cab>Pickup with the factory rims?  These are for a friend of mine who found a>set of 5 for $100 with 20k miles on em.  He does attempt so serious>rockcrawling so he maxes out the suspension and is worried about rubbing.>Think it's a good deal?>>Thanks>Chris Scotti>CW Computer Services>cscotti@cwcomp.com>www.cwcomp.com>1995 Green Toyota 4Runner Soft Top>>===========================================================================
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 99 14:15:27 -0700
 From: cuisine  Subject: Fwd: Mystery-Update
 Update:  Just for kicks I re-monitored the voltage from the alternator.
 Much different this time. At idle and at high RPM's it registered 13.35
 at max.  As soon as I put a load on it (radio, headlights, blinker) the
 voltage dropped to 12.25 and kept dropping by .01 every couple of
 seconds. This happens even at high RPM's.  I stopped testing it at about
 12 volts.  When I turned the car completely off I noticed the volts
 jumped up to 12.5'ish.
 This would lead me to believe that the alternator is toast but the
 battery is good since it came up after the load was gone.  But would this
 cause the dash to be funky and the RPM's to run high?  Is it better to
 get a high output alt or just reload this one?
<<>> OK, all this talk about idle problems and dash light problems must have
 cursed me.
 95' Runner with about 50K and the 3.0 V6 engine.  Out of the blue I
 started to noticing that the idle was running about 1200 RPM cold and
 once at temp would settle to 750 thru 1000 rpm.  Shouldn't it be about
 400?
 Once I started watching the dash more, I noticed the seat belt light
 would go on and off at will.  I tried everything from messing with the
 belt itself to watching if it would happen at certain RPMS or if it was
 cold and on and on.  It comes and goes without rhyme or reason.  No big
 deal other than it is annoying.
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 13:24:44 -0600
 From: Paul Phillips  Subject: ECM Question
 I'd like to know if the engine control module in a Tacoma is capable of
 making any noises that would be audible when driving?
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 Navarro College    personal: pph159@mail.airmail.net
 3200 West 7th Ave   phone: 903 874-6501 ext. 360
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 12:22:00 -0800
 From: David Fritzsche  Subject: re:Tru Trac install
 In my opnion unless you know what you are doing, pull the 3rd member, take
 it to the shop and have them do the install. The set-up in a diff is very
 circuital. Especially the rear diff, that is the one use all. If it was the
 front diff and all you did was rock crawling no high speed driving for
 extended periods of time then it is not quite as circuital. If you are not
 "right on" you will be replacing gears, bearings etc. very quickly. What
 your current gear ratio is does not matter. Lockers and LSD's do not replace
 the gears. Save yourself some heartache and have it done.
 "Real Wheelers Are Built, Not Bought"
 David Fritzsche, Roseville, CA,  1990 V-6 ex-cab, Pro-Comp II Lift, Rancho
 9000 Shocks, Marlin Gear Change, 4:88 Gears, Tru-Trak Front, ARB rear, 33"
 BFG-MT's, Warn 8000, Custom Rear Bumper, Winch Mount, Re-Worked Smitty-Built
 Nerf Bars, CB Mount, Skid Plates all designed and built by owner .
 otto@inreach.com
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 14:15:08 -0800 (PST)
 From: Luke P Miller  Subject: Santiago Canyon
 Well, apparently the LA Times ran a story saying that Santiago canyon and
 three or four other creeks in that area have been closed to vehicular
 travel to protect an endangered toad's breeding grounds. The issue that
 needs to be settled by research is whether or not the toads actually breed
 in these streams. The trail could be closed at least four years. Sounds
 bad.
 ________________________________________________________________________
 Luke Miller
 umilll02@umail.ucsb.edu   Santa Barbara, CA
 85 4Runner SR5 22RE 3" front Alcan lift, 3" rear mazda spring conversion,
 25.4 mm body lift,  RS9000's, rear lock-right, 33" Mud-terrains, #276,
 other ugly garbage
 http://hometown.aol.com/wgwonka/4Runner.html
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:24:47 EST
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: Re: Tru Trac install
 A good suggestion for some, but I have another suggestion.  If you can deal
 with the down time, and *want* to learn, set it up yourself.
 For 5 years I have farmed diff setup out to other people, all the while
 wanting to know how myself.  When I set up my new rear diff this time - I will
 set it up.  People say that you can wear out gears, and that is true, BUT not
 if you have the pattern right.  I have yet to hear of a diff set up with the
 correct pattern with the marking paste and go bad.  On the other hand, I have
 heard of diffs set to numerical specs go bad.
 The friend who will be helping me has set up probably 15 diffs in the last 6
 months with no tools - only the marking paste.  That says enough for me.
 This may not be for everybody, but I sure as heck am tired of having to pay
 $$$ & work on someone else's schedule to get it done.  Anyway, I could screw
 up this set & install another & still be cheaper than having it installed.
 David
 DRM033@aol.com
 DFritzsc@cde.ca.gov writes:> In my opnion unless you know what you are doing, pull the 3rd member, take>  it to the shop and have them do the install. The set-up in a diff is very>  circuital. Especially the rear diff, that is the one use all. If it was the>  front diff and all you did was rock crawling no high speed driving for>  extended periods of time then it is not quite as circuital. If you are not>  "right on" you will be replacing gears, bearings etc. very quickly. What>  your current gear ratio is does not matter. Lockers and LSD's do not
 replace>  the gears. Save yourself some heartache and have it d
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:05:54 -0700 (MST)
 From: George M Mihalik  Subject: What is: throttle position sensor and circuit????
 I did the diagnostic check (connect T and E) and I got 11 blinks on my
 1987 4Runner.  It says to check: AC switch, throttle position sensor,
 throttle position sensor circuit, and the computer. Where on the truck are
 these located and how do i know which one is bad???
 Lately, my truck smokes if I step on the gas after idleing a while. It
 doesnt continue to smoke after a while.
 Also, I dont have a oxygen senor. Is that weird or what? Is it better to
 get one?
 THANKS
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:12:17 -0500
 From: "Gregory J. Seitz"  Subject: Wiring for Add-ons
 I been fighting wiring a newer Toyota radio in my 85.  Of course the
 harnesses are different --- and I want Fader control for rear speakers.
 Several list member provided help.  Turns out my yard sale Toy radio is a
 cheapie that was dealer installed with a unique harness!  I just found
 posted on the alt.autos.toyota NG a great link!
 http://www.geocities.com/~autoinstall/techelec.htm  It has lots of useful
 wiring info (for all cars) like colors of radio wires, where speakers are
 and size, depth of radio opening, color of wiring under dash for alarm
 installation (including power locks, starter kill), same for remote start.
 This could save hours with an volt/ohm meter when installing an alarm!
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:23:39 -0500
 From: "Gregory J. Seitz"  Subject: Brrr ... A/C time
 Okay its 28 degrees outside --- the right time to think about A/C in the '85
 PU!  I have a 22RE with no air.  One of list members provided detailed
 instruction on installing a used one.  I've found 2 used ones reasonably
 priced (if indeed they still work) --- unfortunately they are from an '84
 22R engine.  I understand an 84-87 will work in my 85.  But is the mounting
 bracket, tensioning pulley and/or compressor different between the carb vs
 the FI engine?  Appears compressor on mine will have to be mounted low on RT
 side of engine --- where on the carb it could be up high.  Neither A/C is
 local (isn't that the way it always is) so I can't just scope it out.  Also
 other than the obvious parts how do I describe any A/C unique vacuum dash
 pots or relays?  Is the A/C on a 2WD any different than on a 4WD?  I'm in
 No. VA --- anyone close by have any extra inexpensive A/C parts?
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:02:02 -0700
 From: daves8@juno.com
 Subject: Re: Fwd: Mystery-Update
 Some of the diodes inside your alternator are toast.  Your alternator
 puts out AC current and the diodes basically convert it to DC by causing
 the current to flow the same way.  (OK, all you experts, don't rip me too
 hard- I said BASICALLY!) When you lose one side, you lose half of your
 alternator output- this is why it will maintain voltage at no or very
 load, but not when you load down the electrical system by turning on
 accessories.
 Find a good auto electric place near you- they should be able to test the
 alternator and install some new diodes for you, along with whatever
 brushes and bearings may be getting weak.
 If you get a "Lifetime" alternator from the cheap chain stores, you will
 most likely not get a unit as good as the one you will have by simply
 doing a partial rebuild on this one.
 The only trouble with many "Lifetime" warranties is that for the rest of
 your life you remove the part every six months and return it to the store
 for another one!
 Dave Schoenberg, Arvada, Colorado-----I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!
 '81 Toy/'86 EFI engine/5-spd/xfer--an' I did it all myself, with NO
 Liquid Nails!!
 Brakes and heater both work exceedingly well, thank you.
 Thank You for subscribing to "Dave's Automotively Mechanical Humor Line".
 DaveS8@Juno.com    AND IT'S SO GOOD TO BE BACK ON THE LIST!!!!!!  THANKS,
 JIM AND SCOTT
 On Wed, 27 Jan 99 14:15:27 -0700 cuisine  writes:>Update:  Just for kicks I re-monitored the voltage from the alternator.
 Much different this time. At idle and at high RPM's it registered 13.35
 at max.  As soon as I put a load on it (radio, headlights, blinker) the
 voltage dropped to 12.25 and kept dropping by .01 every couple of
 seconds. This happens even at high RPM's..........
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:32:18 -7 GMT
 From: "Leo G. Divinagracia III"  Subject: Re: ARB Install> From: Clifford Randell >> I'm installing my rear ARB and 4.88s tomorrow (complete third member from> West Coast Differentials) and don't have the compressor installed and> plumbed yet.  Does anyone know If I can just cap off the fitting coming> from the third member housing until I can get the lines fitted? Is there> any danger of oil leaks if there is no air line attached to it?  If I can't> find a cap the same size I may just use some duct tape for a couple of> weeks, who knows.  Thanks, Rando out.....> go to a hardware store, find the brass fittings section.  i think it's a
 1/8" npt thread.  cap it, then duct tape around it so a few drop of gear
 lube won't escape.  otherwise, the bigger danger is crap going INTO the
 diff.  welcome to the blue hose club... ;-)
 just a tip, make sure to try it out every weekend or so (you know, just
 turn it on, make sure the compressor turns on for only under a minute or
 so, otherwise there maybe a leak...) for the first couple months, just to
 make sure there is no problems with the install.  luckily, i found out my
 problems early (all due to installer error) and they were fixed.  now,
 have been trouble free for about a year and half now...
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 ldivinag@csuhayward.edu
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:36:18 -0500
 From: "Gregory J. Seitz"  Subject: Clutch Job
 Did a clutch replacement on my '90 22RE 4WD 4Runner last weekend.  Thanks to
 step-by-step instruction on List (Actually Barney's page).  It went well.  I
 tried to also follow Haynes manual.  It said to drain both transfer case and
 transmission before doing.  Of course last month I had just refilled with
 $8/qt synthetic.  I looked at both and couldn't figure why you needed to
 drain them since you were only unbolting the drive shafts.  Turns out there
 is no reason to drain --- I lucked out.  I also changed the fuel filter
 based on fact that starter was out and it would be easier to get to!  Was I
 ever wrong --- that was a worse job than the trans!  I had experienced
 clutch slippage after only 73k --- clutch disk appeared a little black but
 no shinny rivets.  Pressure plate had 2 quarter sized blue burn marks on
 either side --- probably a result of towing a 20 foot boat through 5 states!
 Fortunately they were flat states cuz the 4 banger was weezing.  Fly wheel
 was still perfect! Now the clutch in my 85 PU @ 84k feels a little strange!
 1 down - 1 to go!
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 Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:39:58 -0800
 From: "Hollis Ferris"  Subject: Re: marlin case Qs
 Sorry to say this dude but your mistaken...he cant use the case that he has
 now for the rear one...he can use it for the reduction unit but not for the
 rear 'cause its an '84 ...he has to get a efi case for the rear one...I just
 went through this with marlin Myself...........
 Hollis Ferris
 Black 1988 xtra cab, V6, auto, 4 inch lift,
 33in Dunlop Mud Rovers, rear lockright, blown front end!
 1984 shortbed!! W/ Dana44s,marlin T case # 305 (project)
 - -----Original Message-----
 From: DRM033@aol.com  To: toy4x4@tlca.org  Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 5:10 AM
 Subject: Re: marlin case Qs>If you want the double case, and your xfer case shifter in your truck now>exits through the tail housing of the tranny,  you need a xfer case where
 the>shifter exits through the top of the xfer case.>In this situation, you would use your existing case (in your truck now) as
 the>reduction unit, and the spare case you picked up as the new whole xfer
 case.>>Got it?>>David>DRM033@aol.com>>===========================================================================
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