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Tune up..

Discussion in '3rd Gen Builds (1996-2002)' started by SR5 Limited, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. Jun 6, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Well after almost twenty three years I’m getting a miss at low RPM’s. Plugs are over due so decided to do a tune up.
    3 Toyota coils OEM
    3 Toyota spark plug wires OEM
    6 Denso plugs OEM
    Up and downstream Denso O2’s OEM
    All for about $430. I have my last emissions test in August. And this SUV has been so good to me....
     
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  2. Jun 6, 2019 at 3:44 PM
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    I did notice ten years ago when I did plugs one wire coil connector broke and I had to zip tie it. It was getting brittle then...
     
  3. Jun 13, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    I found my miss!!!
    Don’t use Bosch plugs with the four electrodes. All of them broke off of this plug.....5E4BD877-C634-4EEA-BB55-57480B3A4E36.jpg
     
  4. Jun 13, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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    :rockband:I got 300,000 miles on the factory plug wires coils and fuel filter....
    On my third set of plugs... Always use Denso!!!
    Ready for emissions it runs like brand new.
     
  5. Jun 13, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    aroyalsfan

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    Westin Pro Traxx 5 Hood and side window deflectors Black exhaust tip Tinted front windows Billet grill overlay Badge Overlays painted Cavalry Blue Powder coated stock Trail Wheels gloss black 12 Volt Solutions plug and play remote start To do list: led swap Speaker upgrades Sound deadening doors Maybe list: rear backup sensors
  6. Jun 13, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Is that the PCV valve in the upper right hand corner of the head? I got a OEM one coming with hose and grommet....
     
  7. Jun 13, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    aroyalsfan

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    Yep...we used to just blow those things out with the air compressor. Jiffy Lube dude always brought that thing to me on the first car I ever owned and tried to get me to replace it every time..haha
     
  8. Jun 17, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    Just replaced PVC valve, grommet, and hose. It’s never been done. Original is clean but the hose was starting to swell/split....
     
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