Recent content by kona26

I have an 86 toyota p/u fuel injected. It has been sitting for some time 1-2 months. I went to start it and i am getting no engine crank. I get all my lights and music. when I turn the ignition the cd player and center console light go out and I am getting a clicking sound from the relay...

First I seen oil in the over flow. Took the cap of the radiator and can see oil residue on the cap and some on the surface.

Do not see any coolant in the oil. Drives good IMO. Dosnt get very good gas milage and is a turd pulling hills. But then again I am not sure what I should be looking for

is there any other reason why there would be oil ..? I have been told that there is 2 plastic guides in the front of the engine that if cracked can also do the same thing.

So yea I have oil in the radiator and want to find out what are some of the causes of this. I have talked to a few mechanics and have been told It could be a few things. wanting to know a few cheap easy diag. things I can do before taking it in thanks.

you should have a tpms on your truck. That is where I would keep it. Toyota is a pain to deal with when the psi is changed. I work in the tire industry and we set almost all tires at 35 psi . there is a lot of Toyotas that put 10 ply tires on and the Psi gets set to high. imo 35psi for day...

What is the best way to check for air leaks?

Cool thank you. ! Yeah I am looking to get about the same as before. Feels like I have alittle more power but still crappy fuel. I am on pace for about 180 this tank. What are you getting now ? Some one also told me to check the fuel pressure regulator

Thanks purple I will be checking that

Fuel injected no carb

What should the compression be ?

this about 70 miles. Seems to be doing better But my last tank when I hit half tank it seemed to drink gas faster.

I have not checked compression yet that is the one thing that I want to do. I do not know how but I will be looking into it. And I have not checked the smell. What should I be smelling for ? I will check tomarrow.

It seems like the mornings are the worst I can see the gage drop within the first 15 miles. Might be me. I havnt ran a full tank yet and on pace for about 220

Haha yeah the coast hasn't been to bad. K n air filter just cleaned