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Totally agree that this would be the way to go. The problem I feel I have is there are quite a few that I can't trace because there is no hose to trace. I am looking at a lot of bare connections trying to figure out which ones go to which. The diagrams I have could help me reconstruct the system, however I am interested in the conversation about do we as a community know what is required and what isn't. It seems as though there are a significant amount of superfluous parts when emissions does not have to be a consideration. It also seems like there are too many lines involved with the carb which I am looking at and trying to digest the tutorials put forth by ihscout54 here and this one from Loyale 2.7 Turbo here . Thanks for the feedback.

I don't want to sound abrasive or anything because I have received some great advice from this forum. Where my "issue" lies is with forums in general and this one included. Most are mature enough at this point that the single most common response to a post is either search the forum or Google it. Usually someone with an actual answer does respond in most forums I have been to, which is good, but I guess I don't understand this response. I for example have come here to not only ask some questions but possibly have a dialog with knowledgeable folks who might be great to talk to. If all we expect is for people to "go find it for yourself" then the point of a forum to help build community is kind of lost. I understand that many people are lazy and want others to do work for them but I would like to think that my posts don't indicate that I am such a person. If they do please let me know exactly how and I will make those changes. My goal with this question was not to ask for a diagram but to ask a knowledgeable group of folks how they would approach this scenario. For example, do I remove a majority of the vacuum related junk because I live in a state where emissions is not a problem and it appears that most of the vacuum operated items are emissions focused, or should I try to restore the vacuum system to it's initial glory for reasons that I may not see at the moment. My expertise in vacuum is limited at best. I do in fact already have a complete set of diagrams that I got from the local dealership, much to their amusement. I'm just not sure if I need to use them in their entirety.

Thanks DaveT I will look for that. I am also going to look at this post a little closer since I do have the hitachi carb.

Step-a-toe, that is great advice. We actually drained the fuel tank before we parked it because we knew it would sit for a while. I have done plugs, wires, changed oil, new fuel filter, air filter etc. before I fired it up. It of course barely runs though and I'm pretty sure it because of all the sucking sounds it is making. My main issue is how to even approach getting vacuum lines back on this thing. When you suggest "blocking everything off" what do you mean? Will the engine still work if all of the vacuum ports are blocked off? Does this thing really need all of the vacuum stuff at all?

I have an 85 GL sedan with an EA82 motor. It has been sitting for years and I just recently popped the hood to dive in as a project and get this thing back on the road. What I was presented with was quite amazing. The rabbits around here have always liked to chew wiring but this is the first time I have seen them eat vacuum lines. Well they did. Every single vacuum line is completely gone. Chewed right down to the nipple that the line was connected to. It also turns out that the nipples on each of those "solenoids" the lines attach to are all cracked or chewed. I suppose one way to look at it is that I have a blank slate for vacuum lines but I can't tell where most of them go to and from. Any advice? How would you all approach this one?

Exactly the problem. I did such a bad job here that neither of the tensioners were even tightened down! This was also a problem. Although the bolts were not finger loose, I did get a good turn and a half out of them on one side. Bolts appeared to be in good shape. Runs smoothly now. Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the great responses.

I will be checking tomorrow. Thanks for the reassurance about damage. I really think the tensioner might end up being the issue. I appreciate the thoughtful input.

I can't see the belt moving because it is all back together. I can watch the cam with the valve cover off and that is where I can watch the lobe pass the high point and then hear the click. I have not taken everything back apart to look at the belt(s) since I wanted to get advice before I cause a bigger problem. Nope. However I have never done one unsuccessfully before until now which is why I am asking for the advice of those who have more experience.

So I am sure I screwed something up I just need some help figuring it out. I had to replace the water pump on my 85 GL sedan. While I was there I replaced the timing belts and tensioners. I fired it up after putting it back together and there was a clicking sound coming from the pass. side valve cover. Lovey. Shut it down after a few seconds. So I took the cover off and when I turn the motor over with a breaker bar, it almost looks like the camshaft "jumps" when whichever lobe is currently opening a valve begins to close the valve. That is when the clicking sound happens. First question is, does it sound like I broke something? Second, What steps would you experts out there take to further diagnose what I may have screwed up?