Rough idle, ECU, emissons systems, 1981 DLX
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Re: Rough idle, ECU, emissons systems, 1981 DLX
Oh post a picture of that vacuum diagram!
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95 Camry Wagon, 197k
05 Avalon, 199k
Re: Rough idle, ECU, emissons systems, 1981 DLX
The diagram:
The photo it derived from:
How I wish the car still looked:
I plan on redrawing the diagram one of these days, the photo isn't the best quality, but it's legible - barely!
The photo it derived from:
How I wish the car still looked:
I plan on redrawing the diagram one of these days, the photo isn't the best quality, but it's legible - barely!
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Re: Rough idle, ECU, emissons systems, 1981 DLX

Federal car, it's pretty close if you need a reference.
Former Tercel Enthusiast (not a practical family car anymore but they still have a place in my heart)
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87 Corolla FX16, 105k
94 Jamboree RV (Ford E-350), 90k
95 Camry Wagon, 197k
05 Avalon, 199k
Site administrator, if something is broken, PM me!
87 Corolla FX16, 105k
94 Jamboree RV (Ford E-350), 90k
95 Camry Wagon, 197k
05 Avalon, 199k
Re: Rough idle, ECU, emissons systems, 1981 DLX
I've got the federal one on the '82, but thanks, anyway. 

Re: Rough idle, ECU, emissons systems, 1981 DLX
UPDATE: I had a really busy start to the year, but have quit my soul-crushing 80-hour-a-week job and have time to fix this car, but I've run into a bit of a roadblock:
I'm going to replace the carb and redo the vacuum lines, but I'm not certain about the differences between carburettors. The original California-spec 3AC carburettor is part # 21100-15200, however, the replacement parts I am able to source online are all 15050, 15051, or 15052, which sources indicate are for the 3A engine. I still have the original carburettor, which had all kinds of leaky diaphragms, however, the parts are available if I should need to swap anything out. Should I need to? I read something about the solenoid valves being different.
Also, I have at least one bad VTV. These valves only need to fit the hose and only allow flow in one direction, correct? Or do I need to be looking for something specific, because I'm having trouble finding anything specific to this vehicle.
Thanks!
I'm going to replace the carb and redo the vacuum lines, but I'm not certain about the differences between carburettors. The original California-spec 3AC carburettor is part # 21100-15200, however, the replacement parts I am able to source online are all 15050, 15051, or 15052, which sources indicate are for the 3A engine. I still have the original carburettor, which had all kinds of leaky diaphragms, however, the parts are available if I should need to swap anything out. Should I need to? I read something about the solenoid valves being different.
Also, I have at least one bad VTV. These valves only need to fit the hose and only allow flow in one direction, correct? Or do I need to be looking for something specific, because I'm having trouble finding anything specific to this vehicle.
Thanks!