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3.4 Tacoma engine miss

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacomaman27, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. Aug 11, 2015 at 8:38 PM
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    CodeSeven

    CodeSeven LOC: 33.781461, -115.867251

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    check for compression. essentially you remove the EFI fuse/relay and put a in place of each spark plug then crank the engine (by hand or key) 1 cylinder at a time, and see if you get pressure to hold. if it does hold, your good. if the needle never moves. you have a problem with the valves of that cylinder. head rebuild time!

    btw, the gauge should be reading around 180-200 psi per cylinder. if your not around there for all cylinders (less than 140 or not within 5% consistancy), you should take the heads in to be rebuilt.
     
  2. Aug 12, 2015 at 6:08 PM
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    Tacomaman27

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    Got her going today. Had a injector plugged an a brake caliper stuck not letting it pull. Thanks everyone for the help
     

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