Notes from the garage with my 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4.
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My 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4: A Photo Showcase
I’ve been asked to show some pictures of my 1982 Toyota pickup. But let it be known – as you will see – that I’m no photographer.…
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Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Throttle Cam Assembly
With the rebuilt carburetor installed as described in my post: “Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Replacing a Carburetor” and all vacuum…
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Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Replacing a Carburetor
Now that the vacuum lines have all been swapped, the BVSV replaced and the smoke tester was showing no noticeable leaks other than from the choke on…
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Step-by-Step BVSV Replacement for 1982 Toyota Pickup
Sometimes you have one of those “one step forward, two steps back” type of days. This accurately describes the moment I snapped off the brittle old “Bimetal…
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Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Vacuum Lines
The most prevalent issue with my 1982 Toyota pickup since taking delivery was a persistent high idle, especially after the motor warmed up. While the symptoms were…
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1982 Toyota Pickup Steering Stabilizer Replacement
One of the first things I noticed after taking delivery of my 1982 Toyota pickup was that the steering stabilizer felt a bit tired. It simply wasn’t…
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I Bought a Fully Restored 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4 – Now What?
In August of 2025, I purchased a 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4. Yes, I bought what is now a 44 year old pickup truck. Every Gen X guy…