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    Cali emissions engine swap... I'm stumped

    Yea, I drove it for 3 or 4 days before swapping the harnesses, and two days since. Runs great! It was awesome meeting you and glad I was able to keep a bit of your runner living on. Lol
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    Cali emissions engine swap... I'm stumped

    Thanks Doc for the conversation and guidance! Swapped harnesses, exhaust is mated and it runs like a champ with no codes! It was a fantastic learning experience!
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    Cali emissions engine swap... I'm stumped

    Update: it's in, wired, and plumbing 75% complete, but I've hit a roadblock... the o2 sensor prior to the cat on the 99 exhaust does not match the connector on the 2000/cali harness. Wiring is different colors so cutting and splicing the concord from the old harness onto the new harness is...
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    Cali emissions engine swap... I'm stumped

    Eh... the manifold bolts look AWFUL, I've already rung off 2 on the exhaust, really not trying to break the studs in the head....
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    Cali emissions engine swap... I'm stumped

    :reddance::reddance: Awesome!! Thanks! That's EXACTLY what I wanted to hear
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    Cali emissions engine swap... I'm stumped

    Donor is a 2000 cali emissions, patient is a 99 federal... so if I'm understanding correctly, as long as I keep the 99 02 sensors intact, everything else should be fine?
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    Cali emissions engine swap... I'm stumped

    About 2 years ago, I had the misfortune of suffering from the pink milkshake. I've limped the trans along since but it's finally given up. In preparation for this day, I purchased a salvage truck from a member here, and decided to swap out the motor as well, since mine had over 315k and leaked...
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    Transmission ID and interchange question

    So, a lil over a year ago, my trans milkshaked. I've limped it this far, but it's done now. Looking at two used replacements, but I'm really not sure if there's a difference, or if all 3rd gen auto were the same... Mine is a '99 limited with the multimode 4x4, both of the replacements are from...
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    Sport Hood Scoop on EBAY

    Too bad its only the insert... Still need the hood... Oh well.
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    What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

    This happened... finally... :D :party:
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    The Baby-Proofing Begins!

    Congrats!!! As a new father myself, my son was born 3 months ago, I gotta tell ya... your life is about to change forever!! :rockon: I have some advice for you, on a wide range of things not just 4R related, but I'll stick to that at first. Car seats, strollers, etc. go Graco! Do your research...
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    Jab08's build thread.

    :hello: :snacker:
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    Someone just hit my rig!

    Hope they lock her ass up soon! If it wouldnt jeopardize your case, I'd say post her pic to go with the car. You know.. for quality control, and training purposes.. :lasercannon: jkjk
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    Someone just hit my rig!

    Scrap my info on the one for 2500... gone already. Just putting it out there, these three are local to me, happy to help if youre interested. 97 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 sale or trade ► ►1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Black 1996 4RUNNER

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