Recent content by 3VZE93

I'll second zeaks opinion. Seems most likely, check out your coolant too, removed the radiator cap and see if there's any oil in it. You'll know when you see it it's obvious. Check under oil cap and also take note if there's any white smoke coming from the exhaust. Those are signs of bad head...

I would say you're on track seeing as other portions of the gauge cluster are functioning. I believe that's the sensor that plugs into the transmission housing, easy replacement. Keep us posted.

Assuming you've checked/set base timing afterward as well and it's not too advanced? Setting proper idle speed needs to be done prior to that as well according to the FSM. Best of luck

I'm an AMSOIL guy. Run 5w30 in both 3VZEs and in my 3RZ. No wear or sludge issues when I popped off my valve covers. Lot of good oil out there.

This can be a few issues. I have two of these motors and both idling issues were solved by different solutions. My first bet would be to check out the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). They do go bad and are very easy to replace. It's the black/silver plastic piece on the firewall side of the...