Skydancer2992
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Progressive accepted stated value of $8000 for my 91 Warrior with no change to my rate. $400 per year for collision, liability, towing, and a valuables rider. State of TN.
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For long range trips I like using the Good Sam trip planning tool as it will show campgrounds along the route, both Good Sam and others. It lets me save a route and make adjustments.
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Captain Jack on Yotatech said he bent his bracket and installed a shorter belt. Pictures should be here: http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Captainjack1748/library/Motorhome v6 Engine Swap?sort=6&page=4
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If the oxygen sensor goes bad the ECU no longer advances timing. Any check engine light or code?
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The vinyl insert on my 91 Winnie was 1". The 3/4" didn't have a tight seal and tended to come out of the aluminum channel on its own.
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I changed the timing belts on my 96 4Runner at 200K miles and then 340 K miles. Everything was running fine. The old belts that looked like new. I changed the original water pump at 340K miles because it came with the kit. On my camper, I changed the belt out at 220K miles because I didn't know when the previous owner had done it. Non-interference engine.
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The Exhaust Gas Recirculation system reduces the combustion temperature of the engine and therefore reduces the efficiency and horsepower of the engine. The goal is to produce less NOx gases which can create ozone when reacting with sunlight.
Those of us outside an air attainment region don't need NOx reduction.
According to Toyota, the EGR is reduced at idle and light engine loads but is increased with higher engine load. If the EGR is not functioning, there is a risk of detonation. The ECU will reduce timing advance if it senses lack of EGR.
Being able to retune the ECU to max mileage, similar to the VW cheat method, might be the way to go.
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Push on the center of the tabs to release. They tend to be brittle and break. Replacements are cheap on Ebay.
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If it won't start in Park. Try starting in Neutral.
If the starter is marginal, a tap with a tire tool can revive it.
If the fuel pump is marginal, whacking the fuel tank with your palm may revive it.
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Uhaul has been selling off V-6 Shims - some as cheap as 4 for $11:
https://www.uhaul.com/TruckSales/Truck-Trailer-Parts/toyota-shim-for-sale/Results/
I've bought a selection for a future valve adjustment.
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Let us know how she performs. Power and MPG should go up slightly.
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The Mercedes Trend Winnie at the Mid-West Toyin did not have a spare tire. The generator was sitting underneath in the normal spare tire area. The 280 horse engine was in a very tight compartment. No access unless one removes the fluid reservoirs. $100K.
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When a friend wants to borrow a tool, I lend him a Harbor Freight. If he doesn't return it, I can just buy another.
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Mid-West Rally was a lot of fun. 13 Toyhomes (9 Winnie/Itascas, 3 Sea Breezes, 1 Sunrader). The Blackhawk Valley campground was one of the best campgrounds, certainly much better than last year (no trains).
The local Winnie dealer brought by a pricey Dodge based camper - $80K on special. 280 horse engine.
The people made it a good time - quite the collection of characters.
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A new starter may be smaller than the old one. The last one I installed in my 4Runner was about 30% smaller, which made the install much easier.
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So far, a good alternative. Eventually, I will install airbags so that I can level the camper at tilting campsites.
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The column shifter is actually a rod that goes through the firewall and attaches to lever that goes into the transmission. Try penetrating oil on all those parts. The rest of the list can be resolved DIY without sinking too much into the project.
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If there is a small leakage across the relay, the ohm meter will see that as a closed circuit or zero ohms.
The resistance of the relay is still large enough to maintain a difference of potential to ground on either of the relay.
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My 1985 Toyota 4Runner, manual with 22RE, would get 26 mpg at 55 mph. Much less aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance (4 tires that are not LT).
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Battery may need distilled water. Check levels.
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1991 Winnie Warrior with slightly over 240 K miles. Believe the engine to be OEM with some work during the head gasket recall by the previous owner. No blue smoke but a moist underside, possibly oil pan gasket. She gets about 15 mpg at 55 mph but it all depends on relative wind, 18 mpg with a tailwind or 12 mpg with a head wind.
My 96 4Runner is over 380K miles now and going strong. My 85 4runner was going strong at 235K when I sold it. I've also previously owned a Corolla and Camry to about 175K on each. Over 30 years, no Toyota that I've owned has ever needed a new engine or transmission.
Not long ago I looked at an 84 Sunrader with the 22R and manual that had over 260K. The fellow wanted $2K but it needs a new interior. He seems shy about selling and I'm not needing a project at this time.
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Any room for a crow foot?
Driver side took me an extra hour because the Warrior's muffler was next to the spring bushing. I had to reach around and work by feel.
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Most likely a relay is disconnecting the battery from interior circuits. Normal to make a little noise. Perhaps more from disuse.
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A big rig guy told me he gave up on his Sprinter camper after going through three engine computers.
More floor space in my Warrior
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Several have remounted the sofa closer to the window or taken the sofa out and made a simpler wooden replacement.