MARYLAND TACOMAS

It's not fun, but it's doable in a weekend. Probably took me a total of 8 hours.

Basically:
Remove all wires and harnesses and crap from top of engine
Remove valve covers
Removed radiator
Remove fan
Remove water pump
Remove alternator
Remove all pulleys
Unbolt AC compressor
Unbolt main pulley (need impact)
Remove a bunch of bolts
Remove timing cover
Clean
Scrape away all gaskets
Lay down bead of black RTV at spec width
Line up crankshaft key before hand so the cover slips right over and torque everything evenly to spec before the silicon sets up.
Then do everything in reverse

If you've ever done a timing belt change its a pretty similar process, just a little more involved since this cover seals the front of the engine lol

 

jesus thats a lot of crap, and seeing as i cant ever do anything in a weekend because shit always goes wrong, ill need like a week to do that as ill snap a bolt or stud or something stupid like that.

 

Pictures?

 

I didn't get a chance to. By the time I saw it, he was pulling away. (I blame the chicken and Berger cookies distracting me.)

 

Hmm. i want your guys opinions. debating between color matching my shell, or leaving it gold and painting my wheels and other stuff to match. this would also make my truck look like a Subi.... Other idea is to colormatch the cap and go with grey OEM spare wheels and paint all the other stuff grey as well.





Also, if you have a 16" steel spare wheel like this: Ill give you $55 for it and ill come pick it up

 

Color match the cap.
Gunmetal or Black wheels

$0.02

 

Gold cap? Too gaudy, but you'd be accepted in Balto City!

 

well, now that i think about it, not really gold, i think its pyrite mica, but im not sure on the exact paint code, heres a picture i took when i got it

 

Color match it or bedline it black.

I can't decide on matte bronze konig six shooters or matte black Level 8 MK6s

 

Just found this sitting in a yard in highlandtown. Looks like it's been sitting there a while. I left a note with my # on the front door asking if it's for sale.

 

you're always in the market for yotas

 

I would love to just have the front axle out of it for a SAS swap.

 

Any chance i'll need ball joints at 52300 miles? I'm doubtful.

Hope my front alignment bolts don't break when i get an alignment after this suspension install

I'm ordering the Axle seal, the EGCS bushing, and new moog outer tie rod ends on friday. Just wondering if there is anything else i should get just in case

 

it's possible to need lower ball joints that early, but unlikely. you grease yours?

 

They are the factory ones that are sealed.

 

people just don't like to think out of the box. you can grease just about any sealed ball joint. some take a little more disassembly, granted.

I grease my factory BJs with this. I grease them when I rotate my tires at every other oil change. 100k miles and they are still going strong.
http://www.amazon.com/Plews-Edelmann-PLE11865-Grease-Injector-Needle/dp/B008Y1PX6I

 

I have one in my toolbox. Nice little tool to have.

 

Thanks, Colin. Just ordered at Ace Hardware for pickup.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1289538

 

Hey fellas, introducing myself to TW Maryland page. I have a 16 OR on the way this month. I've always had yotas so not new to the game. Currently in Bowie but from Northern California. Looking forward to meeting up and also gaining some knowledge from you guys. Here are my other rides

 

Welcome! Is that 1st Gen runner a 1985?