87TOYA22RE

Im new to this idea of forms and such things so ill just start with my problem.
I think i might have gotten in over my head this time. Im no stranger to Mopar power and big carbed V8s. But the idea of efi confuses me so i often have to pick someone elses brain for the answers i need. Like this one. I bought a head gasket for my 87 yota 22re 4x4. i removed some of the vacuum lines and the rotor, and the valuve cover when i realized, i dont have all of my tools with me. figuring it was no big deal i started to put things back together. now im questioning if i put the vacuum lines in the right places and what else i may have done wrong cause it wont start. Turns over, but wont fire up. Anyone got any ideas or solutions?
< that thing is sweet. lol.

mightymouse

iTrader: (6)

Love the title for your thread it made me laugh. Just type in the search option vaccum diagrams or look under the hood of your truck there should be one in there good luck dude.

87TOYA22RE

Thanks for the tip. it took a lot of keystrokes but i managed to find one diagram that resembled it enough to accurately reconnect the vacuum lines. Now for the second part. SHE WONT FIRE. turns over. but wont fire up. any answers would be appreciated.

toyota4x4907

I'll bet you didnt put the cap back on correctly or didn't reconnect some ignition wire.

highonpottery

iTrader: (1)

there should be a vacuum diagram sticker on the inside of your engine bay hood. if not, look up the FSM that's stickied here on YT and that should help get the spaghetti hoses where they need to go.

87TOYA22RE

Actually i was thinking the same thing. It cranks over and its trying to fire, but it just wont start up. Im going to try to set the 1st piston to TDC on compress and retard the distributor back one tooth. Thanks for the input. Any more is still greatly appreciated. Especially any tips or tricks to cheaply mod the engine.

aviator

Make sure you put the correct wire to the right pt. on the dist. if you get them out of order that would cause starting issues. And it's very easy to goof up too... IK.

87TOYA22RE

All the wires are in the right ports. 1st 3rd 4th and 2nd. still not starting up. im going to buy a service manual today. got a good suggestion on which one to get? Ive heard some are better than others so i want to make sure i get a good one. Really appreciate you guys helping me and anyone else who is having this problem out.

toyota4x4907

Did you take the whole dizzy out?

az4x4runner

All those service manuals you get at the auto parts stores are pretty useless. Use the Toyota FSM.

87TOYA22RE

SHE'S ALIVE!!!! and runnin great. the manual i picked up was pretty in-depth. thanks to all you guys for the advice.

toyota4x4907

sooooo what was the problem?