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  1. gottadiesel

    A Couple Questions

    I concur with hvyman, just want to add a couple of thoughts: Make sure you do not ground both sides of the shielding on purpose or by accident, as this will create an antenna for noise rather than draining it. Is the coax catv, cctv or rf radio type (copper braided shield or does it have alum...
  2. gottadiesel

    Head Gasket Selection

    The best source I have found for OEM Toyota Parts is - http://www.toyotapartszone.com/ - They are about 25% off dealer price, but all of their parts are directly from Toyota warehouse, shipping was fast, in addition you can put your VIN # into the web application, which then allows you to search...
  3. gottadiesel

    Found Non-Factory Jumper Wire?? Unsure of Use

    Based on other work I found - I vote for Moron! For example this splice was done by shaving off part of the insulation and just wrapping the other wire around it, then taping it... Makes you want to :bigun2: someone... The injectors that I pulled out were stock... I fixed the wiring and did...
  4. gottadiesel

    Found Non-Factory Jumper Wire?? Unsure of Use

    During my re-build (88 7mgte), I noticed a jumper that was added by the last owner (mickey moused the whole car...) I am trying to determine what reason this jumper might have been put in. Any ideas would be appreciated... See pics below: (notes are added as to where wires connect) Jumper...
  5. gottadiesel

    ***Centralia M&G - Springtime is coming - May 22nd***

    Well I have made much progress in the last couple of weeks, but still not sure if its gonna happen by sat morning... but I live only 15 minutes from there, so I will be there in the Suburban if nothing else... but if all goes perfect and I can get away from work Thurs/Fri just might get...
  6. gottadiesel

    Fresh build, oil seepage from Rear Main

    Thanks to all for the replies! I was thinking just that (oil level is never that high and it does not see oil unless it is moving) and I have never done this before to an engine, (was just not 110% satisfied with the seal job on the pan, so wanted to test it) I have replaced several main seals...
  7. gottadiesel

    Fresh build, oil seepage from Rear Main

    So here is the deal, I did a test that many may no do and I found a result outside of what I was testing that has me concerned. Being that my oil pan leaked when I pulled the motor, I wanted to insure that it was not going to leak again, so after sealing and installing, I let it sit for 48 hours...
  8. gottadiesel

    Synapse BOV surges when recirculated, ideas and advice please!

    Thanks for the clarification - although my response was not just a result of your venting on the advertising lol, but it appears it may not be the right choice as I am not running a MAP but afm with a NEO... but I did buy it opened unused, so paid $50 less than new and have nothing to loose...