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  1. M

    DIY mechanic in training

    Yes, after I replaced the fuel injector the engine light gave a "lean" code. I figured there was a leak in the old intake gaskets. I replaced those when I replaced the valve cover gaskets. I already ordered the IAC gasket because when I reinstalled that I was rushing.
  2. M

    DIY mechanic in training

    Okay I will try that. Thanks
  3. M

    DIY mechanic in training

    So... Didn't go so well. I tried to rush it because I had work the next day and was going to be out of town for awhile. After I finished I tried to start the car. It started fine at first the kinda conked out and was spitting a lot of white smoke. Some potential mistakes I made: -I took the IAC...
  4. M

    DIY mechanic in training

    I wasn't planning on using FIP-G or cleaning the cam plugs. This is why I joined this forum. Thanks for the advice.
  5. M

    DIY mechanic in training

    Okay but the valve covers and everything underneath the are covered in oil. How would I go about cleaning that without getting water into anything that shouldn't have water in it?
  6. M

    DIY mechanic in training

    Hey guys, I have been using these forums for awhile now to look at some cool 4runner projects and advice and guides to work on my own (1999 4Runner). I have just started working on my own car (just learned how to change my oil last year) and recently changed a fuel injector out because it was...

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