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    Catalytic Converter and or Exhaust

    Hi all, So my truck don’t pass smog. Wonderin what to do. The smog guy says I need a new Cat. Any cat suggestions and or exhaust upgrade ideas greatly appreciated. Or if there is already a great thread with all the info please send me a link!
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    FS: 1st Gen, 1988, 4cyl manual, Topanga CA $3500

    Hi all, I am selling my 1988 4cyl with about 70k on a fully rebuilt engine. The price is right! $3500 for a rust free California 1st Gen. Its mostly stock: Less than 50 miles on fully rebuilt front differential. ($1600) New pro comp shocks, half tread on 31 inch good year SRA Comes with hard...
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    Recommendations for rear plate bumpers

    Hey guys! Please let me know if there are any good options for rear plate bumpers. Looking for simplicity. Open to ordering custom.
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    wanted to buy soft topper

    Wtb used softopper :) is that a ridiculous idea? Anyone want to sell?
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    How much would you pay for this runner?!

    So, everyone who lowballed this one ended up being right! My friend bought it for 4500... got it home but the engine light went on on his drive home. Code came up EGR related. Tells the seller who mysteriously offers my friend the new cat that he has for free... After passing smog my friend...
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    Starter Ground Wire Connector Bypass?

    So I've been having intermittent trouble with the ground to my starter at the starter wiggling loose at the connector. I went to Toyota to see if they still make the cabe or the connector and they told me that I'd have to find one at a junkyard. Wondering if I could bypass the plastic connector...
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    How much would you pay for this runner?!

    Https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5317490455.html
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    Idle set screw tightens itself...

    And the o ring
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    Idle set screw tightens itself...

    Replaced 27 year old O ring. Definitely the problem. Thankyou. Here are some pics for those who are interested.
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    Idle set screw tightens itself...

    OK. I will replace O ring! Thanks. And Pics!
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    Idle set screw tightens itself...

    So my idle set screw tightens itself as I drive. After each drive it ends up bringing my idle so low that my truck bogs out if I don't hit the gas pedal. I was thinking of putting just a touch of blue loc tite or maybe a little Teflon tape on the threads to keep it from spinning. Before I do...
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    What is the throttle sensor, and why is mine broken!

    The clip that holds the wiring harness to my tps was cracked and would fall off causing my check engine light to come on. Maybe some tape would help?
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    CALIFORNIA! I need guidance for a trip.

    Don't mean to sound like a jerk but.. I don't know anyone who is going to let someone they don't know wheel their "rig" as a rental. Especially a 1st gen. However, This could be a great opportunity for you to buy a California rust free 1st gen and get your moneys worth. Then drive your dream...
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    back window wont go up

    One of the bolts that holds down the removable top has a switch in it that won't allow the window to roll up when the top is off. I think its the one closest to the roll bar, driver side. Try taking out that bolt and putting it back in. That worked for me. Sometimes my window doesn't roll up...

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