Lots of Frustrations from a ROOKIE

Found this under the Intake Manifold.



Anyone know what it is?

Also this is what I am seeing from the top. Is this where the water temp guage should be connected to? I can't find where it needs to be.

 

This is where that hissing sound is coming from.

 

Doesn't it connect to the Fuel Pressure Regulator that's to the right of the squared item? and to be sure, that is my Fuel Pressure Regulator, right?

Kevin, I will try to replace the line.

Also, RICK89, did you have trouble getting the actual PS pump from underneath? It seems like the exhaust is in my way and can't seem to get the right angle for it to budge out.

Thanks again.

 

kevin, it's the blue plug that's on the top of the page. But more so at this time I will be focusing on the PS pump issue and then work around it again. But I am really curious of what that is under the Intake Manifold.

 

Hey Rick I have been trying to research what that piece (idle-up VSV) is for and can't come up with enough information.

Also, the piece that's squared below is what connects to the VSV. Is that my Fuel Actuator? Or Fuel Pressure Regulator?

 

desperate question. if i take out the bolt from one side, do i have to return it to the same side or can i put it in the other way for convenience? im referring to the top bolt from the power steering pump.

 

I finally got the Bolt to go in there... No trick but a lot of frustrations and lag due to rainy days in Seattle. Any special procedures after putting fluid in? I did the 'knock' procedure where I turned the wheel about 5 times from L-R... Also, can someone help me with my radiator flush procedure? My car overheated the last time I drove it to the mechanic shop and he put water in the Radiator and in the reservoir. Last but not least, can someone post up pictures of how the underbody protectors look like and where the bolts go? Thanks.

Mafix, do you have a clue why it makes that 'hissing' noise? Also, if I don't remove it and just drive it the way it is, do you know if any problems could occur? I tried to take out one of the vac lines and the idle jump up to 2k from 1100.

 

Stig: the difference is that the idle jumps up from 1100 to 2000 when one of the vac lines are removed. I believe there's only two lines that connect to the VSV. Do you think just replacing the VSV will solve the problem?

86Celica: have you a clue where I can start to look into from my intake? What do I need to do? or should I just shoot this thing straight to the dealer and have them diagnose everything?

Also, I just swapped this motor in not too long ago and wanted to know what else I should do other than changing the spark plugs, wires and little things here and there.

Thanks again!