Creelux Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hi all, So i finally got this ea82t engine to start after many years of sitting. It has new coil, plugs, cap rotor, thermostat, vacuum lines, fuel lines, fuel pump. Fired right up, a bit rough, leaky and smokey, but smoothed out after 15 mins of running. After it gets to temp, it has a heck of a time restarting.???? Any guidance for this. Also i did break the thermo vacuum valve and I capped off the lines that went to it.. The 4 wheel drive button does not engage the tranny....??? Ideas for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Check the CTS for the starting problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creelux Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 5 hours ago, DaveT said: Check the CTS for the starting problem. What is the CTS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm2 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 CTS = Coolant Temperature Sensor. Check the vacuum lines to get the 4WD to engage. Assuming they are the same in 1986 as 1992? I know some cars had manual 4WD engagement, but if it has a switch, chances are it uses vacuum controlled by solenoid valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Coolant Temperature Sensor. It tells the ECU the engine temp, so it can adjust the amount of fuel. A cold engine needs a lot more fuel to get started and run. Oppositely, if the extra fuel is fed to a hot engine, it won't want to start or run well. The CTS is a 2 wire sensor in the lower part of the thermostat housing. Keep your eye open for a Factory Service Manual on ebay, etc. There is no substitute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 What transmission does it have? The 3 speed auto the 4WD is switched by a solenoid on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) The actuator may not engage when stationary, unless the dog clutch/engagement mechanism is correctly aligned for it to slot in. Or there could be a hole in the vacuum actuator or vacuum line. Time to get stuck into the system and have a good look at it. Cheers Bennie Edited March 9, 2021 by el_freddo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creelux Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 10 hours ago, DaveT said: What transmission does it have? The 3 speed auto the 4WD is switched by a solenoid on the side. Its is has a 4 speed manual transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creelux Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 4 hours ago, el_freddo said: The actuator may not engage when stationary, unless the dog clutch/engagement mechanism is correctly aligned for it to slot in. Or there could be a hole in the vacuum actuator or vacuum line. Time to get stuck into the system and have a good look at it. Cheers Bennie Thanks bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 18 hours ago, Creelux said: Its is has a 4 speed manual transmission. You mean 5spd manual right?? Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creelux Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 I guess i cant count...lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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