Quick tune up question.
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Quick tune up question.
Hey all,
So because I do not know exactly when the plugs, wires cap rotor were ever done or what not, I was thinking of doing those things.
what do you guys recommend I buy? oem? or like napa or autozone pep boys etc etc????
I assume ngk is a good brand for the 1st gens? part numbers would be great, thanks in advance!!!
So because I do not know exactly when the plugs, wires cap rotor were ever done or what not, I was thinking of doing those things.
what do you guys recommend I buy? oem? or like napa or autozone pep boys etc etc????
I assume ngk is a good brand for the 1st gens? part numbers would be great, thanks in advance!!!
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Sometimes the replacement wires from Napa, Autozone, etc. aren't the same OEM size so make sure you get the mm correct or check out the "make your own" accel wire kit.
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Napas Echlin/Beldin line of parts are great quality, I've never had a problem with them.
plugs- ngk 7082
cap- ECH EP671
rotor- ECH EP 764
Wires- BEL 700293
Napa also makes a "Milage plus" line thats much cheaper but no where near the quality of parts
plugs- ngk 7082
cap- ECH EP671
rotor- ECH EP 764
Wires- BEL 700293
Napa also makes a "Milage plus" line thats much cheaper but no where near the quality of parts
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You really don't need to gap plugs these days, they all come pre-gapped for your truck. I can find the spec's tonight though if you really want them and nobody has them on the top of their head.
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definately stay with NGK for the plugs . . . DO NOT use bosch
My personal preference for the cap is Toyota Genuine, for wires I went with MSD (but only cause I found a set for cheap on ebay)
My personal preference for the cap is Toyota Genuine, for wires I went with MSD (but only cause I found a set for cheap on ebay)
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So I wonder what the dealer will get me for cap, rotor, plugwires?
How do you guys feel about seafoam in the carb, the stall out method of pouring it into the carb slow till it stalls and waiting 15 min?
Did it once to a old chevy I had and the smoke was unreal.
I have used a little in the oil and gas tank but not carb.
How do you guys feel about seafoam in the carb, the stall out method of pouring it into the carb slow till it stalls and waiting 15 min?
Did it once to a old chevy I had and the smoke was unreal.
I have used a little in the oil and gas tank but not carb.
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. . . just wait until one goes open circuit and stops firing for you, or better yet, just stops firing sometimes. I've had repeated, terrible experiences with them and when I was a auto tech fixed many rough idles by tossing the bosch crap in the trash can. Maybe it's just me though . . .
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. . . just wait until one goes open circuit and stops firing for you, or better yet, just stops firing sometimes. I've had repeated, terrible experiences with them and when I was a auto tech fixed many rough idles by tossing the bosch crap in the trash can. Maybe it's just me though . . .
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OK all, I picked up some new plugs, NGK platnium 7082's.
I have not even looked what are in there now, but did see the wires were called "Sumitomo" or something like that? ever heard of them? decent or no?
Sould I buy some sort of anti seize and dab the threads before install or no?
thanks.
EDIT. haha I did some searching and see sumitomo is stock for the toyotas. NICE. the p.o did say they went to the dealer for all services on the truck! well, maybe I will just leave the wires alone, I swear they said sumitomo 1981 on them? but it was dark so I cant be sure.
If it has those wires, how do you know when they need replacing? what would a toyota dealer run for plugs, still gotta look at those.
I have not even looked what are in there now, but did see the wires were called "Sumitomo" or something like that? ever heard of them? decent or no?
Sould I buy some sort of anti seize and dab the threads before install or no?
thanks.
EDIT. haha I did some searching and see sumitomo is stock for the toyotas. NICE. the p.o did say they went to the dealer for all services on the truck! well, maybe I will just leave the wires alone, I swear they said sumitomo 1981 on them? but it was dark so I cant be sure.
If it has those wires, how do you know when they need replacing? what would a toyota dealer run for plugs, still gotta look at those.
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just a bit on antiseize on the spark plug threads and a light coating of di-electric grease on the ceramic insulator (or inside the s-plug boot)
to figure out when wires need replacing: start vehicle and let it warm up to normal operating temp, take a water bottle with spray nozzle and lightly spray the length of your wires - if they need replacing you will either see a light show (arcing) or the truck will start misfiring alot worse. -- since you live in Minnesota, you might want to wait for semi warm day or do this inside with hose over the tailpipe going outside (so you don't asphixiate)
to figure out when wires need replacing: start vehicle and let it warm up to normal operating temp, take a water bottle with spray nozzle and lightly spray the length of your wires - if they need replacing you will either see a light show (arcing) or the truck will start misfiring alot worse. -- since you live in Minnesota, you might want to wait for semi warm day or do this inside with hose over the tailpipe going outside (so you don't asphixiate)
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