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22RE Gurus wanted #477955 07/19/04 09:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 68
NJ, USA
yoda4x4 Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Hey all,

I need some help with my truck. I just recently did a tune-up on my truck (plugs, cap, and rotor). Upon inspection of the plugs, it appears as if the truck is running a bit on lean side. What can I do to correct this? My sig has the details on my truck.

Thanks,
David

Chicks dig me... it's the hair!
CBR600's Rule!
95 Toy Pickup, 4x4, 22RE, 5spd
Mods: K&N Filtercharger, LC Eng. Header + Full Exhaust
Re: 22RE Gurus wanted [Re: yoda4x4] #477956 07/19/04 09:54 PM
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,688
Port Orchard, Washington
Esquire812 Offline
Trail Leader
"Mods: K&N Filtercharger, LC Eng. Header + Full Exhaust "

lean or rich conditions usually can be traced to the O2 sensor. Where is your O2 sensor mounted in the newer exhaust system, and is it sitting down in the pipe like it was with the stock exhuast or does it mount in one of them bungs that are raised up out of the exhuast stream?

Other than that, tune it to spec. Gap the plugs to .031, ignition timing at 5*BTDC and warm idle speed set to the underhood stickers suggestions. If you arent getting a stored code in the ECU your lean condition isnt as serious as it would seem. Have you tried pulling the codes yet?

~Darin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

88' 4x4 *22R-EB Gen II*
87' $Runner *22R-EB Gen I*
85' Sillyca 22R-Esq

"I LIVE IN MY OWN WORLD...THEY KNOW ME WELL THERE"
Re: 22RE Gurus wanted [Re: Esquire812] #477957 07/19/04 10:06 PM
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 63
Texas, USA
M
MarkD Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Have you tried adjusting your air flow meter? Here's an article that may help...

Minute Mod: Adjusting the Air Flow Meter

'93 Pickup | 22R-E | 2WD| Yeah...it's my daily ride.
Re: 22RE Gurus wanted [Re: MarkD] #477958 07/19/04 10:12 PM
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,688
Port Orchard, Washington
Esquire812 Offline
Trail Leader
While Im no 22R-E Guru, I have played one on TV. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Shoulda included that disclaimer in my first post....sorry.

As far as that AFM adjustment goes, I need to have a talk with Harry about it still being up. If ya want to try it be my guest but speaking from experience let me tell you...its not worth risking a new engine over. Myself and another member both tinkered with our air metering systems and the results were very catastrophic. Not to mention, the ECU will learn the new parameters and compensate for the adjustment in time...if the rings dont get it first.

~Darin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

88' 4x4 *22R-EB Gen II*
87' $Runner *22R-EB Gen I*
85' Sillyca 22R-Esq

"I LIVE IN MY OWN WORLD...THEY KNOW ME WELL THERE"
Re: 22RE Gurus wanted [Re: Esquire812] #477959 07/20/04 12:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 426
Lebanon, Maine
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GeriatricToy Offline
Mudrunner
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While Im no 22R-E Guru, I have played one on TV. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Shoulda included that disclaimer in my first post....sorry.

As far as that AFM adjustment goes, I need to have a talk with Harry about it still being up. If ya want to try it be my guest but speaking from experience let me tell you...its not worth risking a new engine over. Myself and another member both tinkered with our air metering systems and the results were very catastrophic. Not to mention, the ECU will learn the new parameters and compensate for the adjustment in time...if the rings dont get it first.

~Darin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

Ya, may have been coincidence but I adjusted my AFM hoping to get an extra 100hp and ended up blowing a HG. Changed out the HG and set AFM back to stock. Just a couple warnings for ya <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" />

2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock 'cept a little bling.
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock.

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