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So finally got a new toy! always wanted a 1st gen so here it is! Not sure about the odd faded.... pink ish camo??? I kinda cut up my DD so with this build I'm gonna just keep it simple and will leave the plasma alone..... I hope.
Probably going to start with the 3.4 swap first. I will update as this progresses.
Alright I have hit a small snag. I downloaded the EWD for the 96 from TIS w/ no problems. I know TIS typically only goes to 1990 so I figured I would just call the toyota dealership and purchase a hard copy of the 89 EWD. Makes sense right? I just got off the phone with the parts dept. and they said they don't have access to the 89 EWD!? Wtf man.... So anybody have any advice? Yes I could trace wires and figure it out but I was hoping to avoid that time consuming task. I have casually searched the inter-tube for the needed diagrams but have not found what I need. I will keep searching but figured I'd post the question as well.
New 3.4 in rig!!!! Now onto the wiring and such. Reused the 3 liter pan, dipstick and tube, pickup tube, alt bracket, and a/c head.
A small tip here would be to use the old driver side hoist hook off the 3.0 and bolt into a vacant bolt hole on the pass side 3.4. It worked great for the swap but only one bolt made me a little uneasy. I will mod it so two bolts can be used and re install.
While I'm waiting on the EWD's I thought I would prep the inside for some bedliner. Took all weekend to hammer out the sound deadening black tar. Did it with a hammer and chisel. If I had to do it again I would have used an air chisel.
Not sure how I missed this build. Looks like you got a solid runner. I have never bought a manual from Helm so not sure on that. Wiring in a 3.4 does look like it would be the hardest part to me just because I don't fully understand the diagrams. Looking forward to your build. The 3.4 is a great motor and sure it will make a 1st gen runner scoot down the highway.
Not sure how I missed this build. Looks like you got a solid runner. I have never bought a manual from Helm so not sure on that. Wiring in a 3.4 does look like it would be the hardest part to me just because I don't fully understand the diagrams. Looking forward to your build. The 3.4 is a great motor and sure it will make a 1st gen runner scoot down the highway.
Thanks Terry it is pretty solid, I've been back and fourth about selling the dang thing. Every time I drive it though I am amazed at the difference with the 3.4 and don't want to sell it. Too many projects though.
The fuel pump is wired in with a switch currently. All I need to do for the wiring to be Complete is to get the pump to turn on with the COR.
07-29-2015, 10:15 PM
