Recent content by Brandt

Hey all, Over the last year or so I've had an issue where the handle of the rear hatch isn't engaging the latch mechanism. Historically, the issue would self-resolve. Now it seems to be broken for good. I've removed all of the panels and have looked over the mechanism on the driver side where...

I have a dented passenger fender in Desert Dune, and I'm looking for a replacement. I'm in the Portland area. Does anyone nearby have one in non-dented, non-scraped up condition?

I think caused confusion with the photo link. The photo isn't of my specific harness, it's just an example photo for illustrative purposes. My wires aren't cut after the connector joint as in the photo. The connectors were disconnected during removal prep, and the part of the connector that was...

Unfortunately, I don't have any closer photos, or from a different angle. The challenge I'm faced with is that the connector was pulled from the wire and I'm unable to find where it ended up. So I have no direct comparison to find a matching replacement part. If I had that part, I'd probably...

I see references to "T" tab and Split tab variants of this connector. Does anyone know whether there is a universal connector available for this repair?

You're good, mate. I just didn't realize they were the same sensor. Cheers!

Thanks for the clarification, TheDurk. The ECT/ECU Temperature Sensor naming difference was throwing me off. But it does sound like we are talking about the same thing. You're right, I neglected to provide those details. 99 5VZ 4wd 5sp. I'll remember for next time. Unfortunately, it's the end...

Hm. I'm not able to get any hits for 5vz "ecu temperature sensor". Everything I find points to the coolant temp sensor. Would they use the same type of connector? If so, my real issue is solved.

Thanks Brillo! So, to clarify, is this the oil temp sensor connector?

Hey y'all, I'm toward the end of the months' long saga of replacing my 5vz. Installation of the new engine is next weekend, and I've discovered that a connector was pulled off of a wire. Connector is circled in the lower right corner of the image. Could someone please help me identify where...

He y'all, I'm toward the end of the months' long saga of replacing my 5vz. Installation of the new engine is next weekend, and I've discovered that a connector was pulled off of a wire. Could someone please help me identify where this goes so I can order a replacement?

Ugh, I just now saw your responses. The impacts were a snap-on battery-powered and pneumatic, powered by a 100 lb/ 6 CFM compressor. When I used the starter method, I had the breaker bar resting on top of the frame on the driver side. When I started the motor, I heard the starter rev, then...

Quick update to an old thread I've been working on this lately as the weather improved. All went smoothly until I got to the crankshaft bolt. I soaked it with PB Blaster twice a day for 4 days. Used the harmonic balancer tool and two breaker bars with an extension. Also tried two 1/2" impact...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I have some time off, so I'll try to tackle this myself. First step is that compression test.

Hi all, I have a 99 with a 5VZ-FE that has 250k on the clock. The water pump seal just failed, so I'm looking at a timing belt and water pump job. With the engine's mileage, I'm wondering whether it makes more sense to swap in a crate engine. It's been many years since I've had a swap done, so...