Recent content by scribb

One question: I want to rule out any kind of short in the circuit before adding anything. Is this a known issue when replacing 02 sensors? Or should I normally be able to unplug the o2 sensors and not have a significant power draw from trying to heat the old sensors? Thanks!

Since I don't need the heaters anymore (02 sensors replaced), would a resistor on each sensor circuit eliminate the problem?

I've installed a Link Storm ECU in piggyback position on a 2005 4Runner. I replaced the upstream 02 sensors with Wideband Lambda sensors, which are running on the CAN circuit, so the original upstream 02 connectors are consequently unplugged. Now I'm getting a parasitic draw that drains the...

Thank you for the follow up. I'm regrouping this week to figure out how far off I am from your model. I'll circle back when I have a few more answers. Thank you!

Hello! Help me Obi-wan, you're my only hope! :) Here's the current status. I'm still getting a couple of sensors to add in, and haven't gotten to first start (though I've watched a couple of your videos on things like priming the oil pump...) I am indeed adding wideband sensors. I did not...

Thank you, Ivan. Appreciate the feedback.

Really helpful--thank you! One remaining question--I'm replacing the stock injectors. Would you recommend running the stock injectors for that initial pre-tune run-in, or not worry about it? Thanks!

I've finally got my 4Runner motor back after dropping a valve on my rebuilt 2UZ. I did go with the heavier Kelford springs for the 208-B cams at Kelford's recommendation. I also added 650cc injectors and higher capacity fuel pump. I also added a Link G4X ecu and wired it in piggybacked with the...

Key question--I believe stock valve springs were used, not heavy springs. Would that contribute to the issue?

Here's the keeper that failed. Is this just a matter of switching to chromoly? Or does that just shift the pressure to the next weakest link? Thanks for your response!

Been out of the picture for awhile after Covid sent my business for a spin and automotive activities went on a back burner. In the meantime--bad news. My 2UZ rebuild with Kelford cams seized before I got a chance to finish tuning it. Nothing dramatic--it just sounded like a stall after I started...

Got a few things to finish up. The idle is fine. But off the line is rough, unless you give it 80% or more throttle. If you try to roll it slow, it kind of bogs down, picks up, bogs down, picks up. Feels like maybe there's a feedback loop with the stock ECU reading/reacting to inputs, or not...

Got it out on the first test run! You can see the alignment is askew and there's still tape on the grill before I finish painting it. Did a bunch of other updates and mods on the truck while waiting on the engine machining. The motor is definitely strong. It still has the stock ECU, so it's...

Figured it out. It was a bad wire on the crankshaft positioning sensor. Codes clear.

I got the truck fired up today, and it sounded fine except for an exhaust leak. But I'm getting P0300 codes on one side of the motor--P0301, P0303, P0305, P0307. Is that likely to be something like a camshaft sensor, or something else that would effect one side of the motor?