What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

[sean.turner.1238]

I re-torqued them after some driving but I get a ticking at high RPM, not sure if I have exhaust leak or its just a difference from cast iron to steel tube.

I couldn't find your original post so I'll just ask- did you install new gaskets with the new headers?

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[JBurt]

(4) - GENUINE Automatic Shift Linkage Bushing 90385-11003 fits 1983-2004 Toyota | eBay

FWIW: I remember them being a lot cheaper from the dealer. I know dealers vary a lot, but I thought I'd toss that out there.

 

[shazbot]

I couldn't find your original post so I'll just ask- did you install new gaskets with the new headers?

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I reused the manifold to head gasket (MLS) and the EGR gasket. I used 2 new OEM manifold to down pipe/cat gaskets, the new manifold came with flimsy metal crush washers, I didn't use them because I thought they were to be used in place of the oem gaskets, but maybe I needed to use them along with the OEMs. The OEM gaskets seemed to fill the gap between the manifold and down pipe but its kinda hard to tell.

 

[sean.turner.1238]

I reused the manifold to head gasket (MLS) and the EGR gasket. I used 2 new OEM manifold to down pipe/cat gaskets, the new manifold came with flimsy metal crush washers, I didn't use them because I thought they were to be used in place of the oem gaskets, but maybe I needed to use them along with the OEMs. The OEM gaskets seemed to fill the gap between the manifold and down pipe but its kinda hard to tell.

Gotcha. How does it sound after the upgrade??

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[clearock]

 

[shazbot]

Gotcha. How does it sound after the upgrade??

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Sounds better, a little deeper and growly, I just get ticking when I floor it, usually only hear it briefly at high RPM right before shifting up. I took another look at the manifold to cat pipe flanges and they look like they are flush together with no spacing so its possible they are bottomed out and not fully sealed so I think I do need those crush washers. The instructions said to just reuse the manifold and egr gaskets and just install the supplied crush washers, no mention of reusing the old gaskets or replace them, my old ones were black toast and crumbly.

 

[4Runner4Leon]

FWIW: I remember them being a lot cheaper from the dealer. I know dealers vary a lot, but I thought I'd toss that out there.

Thanks Jeff, and you're right - I've seen them for less than $1 each from a dealer or mail order. But when I added in shipping, it was inevitably no less than $16 for four. And in these Covid times, I didn't feel like schlepping into a dealership just to save a few bucks. I did find an Ebay source that had them for $12 delivered, so I grabbed those - GENUINE Automatic Shift Linkage Bushing Set of 4 x 9038511003 OEM | eBay.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Thanks Jeff, and you're right - I've seen them for less than $1 each from a dealer or mail order. But when I added in shipping, it was inevitably no less than $16 for four. And in these Covid times, I didn't feel like schlepping into a dealership just to save a few bucks. I did find an Ebay source that had them for $12 delivered, so I grabbed those - GENUINE Automatic Shift Linkage Bushing Set of 4 x 9038511003 OEM | eBay.

One thing I have noticed Leon is that my transfer case stick vibrates more now than before I replaced the shifter bushings. Curious if you see the same thing. Or maybe it always did such and didn’t notice:sadwave:

 

[4Runner4Leon]

One thing I have noticed Leon is that my transfer case stick vibrates more now than before I replaced the shifter bushings. Curious if you see the same thing. Or maybe it always did such and didn’t notice:sadwave:

I'll let you know! I just watched Timmy's video on this, and now I'm pondering if I should go whole hog like he did, and replace gaskets and transfer case shifter oil deflector and seat? Can we say can of worms?

 

[LittleCaesar]

I'll let you know! I just watched Timmy's video on this, and now I'm pondering if I should go whole hog like he did, and replace gaskets and transfer case shifter oil deflector and seat? Can we say can of worms?

In looking back I should have done it. Maybe next time I will replace such when I have to take off that fragile bezel again.:thumb:

 

[D_T_F]

In looking back I should have done it. Maybe next time I will replace such when I have to take off that fragile bezel again.:thumb:

I went whole hog and replaced them all last week including the shifter seat and oil deflector. It seemed well worth the effort while in there, and for the peace of mind it was. Not to mention I found that the shifter seat was completely disintegrated once I dug deeper.

 

[Bikeric]

RockAuto order showed up today. Got new steering rack and mounting hardware, outer tie rods, lower ball joints, new upper and lower control arm bushings, and front hubs. Still waiting for sway bar bushings and links. These are a few items I decided to replace as I do the 4wd conversion.

If Imgur links from my phone don’t work I’ll try and edit them from my computer.

 

[2TH4IST]

Picked up some 3/16" plate steel for the gas tank diy skid for the f150 swap, paranoidfabrication switch panel showed up today, and the correct rear brake line showed up, this weekend is going to be busy lol. Good times.

 

[3bears]

I'll let you know! I just watched Timmy's video on this, and now I'm pondering if I should go whole hog like he did, and replace gaskets and transfer case shifter oil deflector and seat? Can we say can of worms?

yep...debating if I should do mine later this summer as I have to take the bezel off....but like you said....can of worms

 

[ToyotaBrah]

New OEM air filter and added a pre-foam filter from UNI. Much thanks to Jziggy for the idea. Cut it down to the size of the air filter, and sprayed it liberally in the filter oil. In the pic, the foam looks spaced on one end, but with the air filter lid down, the foam sits flush against the filter. Will check it in a few months to see how well it is working.

 

[cashflow50]

New OEM air filter and added a pre-foam filter from UNI. Much thanks to Jziggy for the idea. Cut it down to the size of the air filter, and sprayed it liberally in the filter oil. In the pic, the foam looks spaced on one end, but with the air filter lid down, the foam sits flush against the filter. Will check it in a few months to see how well it is working.

Good idea. So no extra crap can get through. Might look into that idea. Thanks


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[Kanoe]

New OEM air filter and added a pre-foam filter from UNI. Much thanks to Jziggy for the idea. Cut it down to the size of the air filter, and sprayed it liberally in the filter oil. In the pic, the foam looks spaced on one end, but with the air filter lid down, the foam sits flush against the filter. Will check it in a few months to see how well it is working.

It works well. If you keep the oil on the side of the unifoam away from the air filter it’ll stay there and your air filter doesn’t end up oily. I used Belray oil and it stays stuck where you spray it.

Great idea JZiggy came up with.

 

[cashflow50]

It works well. If you keep the oil on the side of the unifoam away from the air filter it’ll stay there and your air filter doesn’t end up oily. I used Belray oil and it stays stuck where you spray it.

Great idea JZiggy came up with.

I’ll look into the belray spray as well


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[Kanoe]

I’ll look into the belray spray as well


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It was all the shop had when I got my foam. Seems to be good and sticky.

 

[2TH4IST]

Fabbed up the f150 tank skid plate. Was fun building it, lots of cutting and welding. Ran out of gas and had to switch to flux core lol. Tomorrow it goes in, watching paint dry is boring. Rear stainless brake line goes in too. Phew, beverage time.