[landtoy80]

I have to follow Cdan well thats a hard act to follow

It all started on 5/4/02 when I found a 94fzj80 with 207788mi for $8900. At the time, that was a great price even with the high mileage.
I had to make a choice, either buy a newer or less mileage 80 or buy a project 80 and use it as a learning tool. I did the later.
I learned a lot with this 80 and had to do some of the work without help from the 80 Mud forum as it was up yet. The only board was the LCML, and that was not very 80 helpful. The SOR board came and went. Then came I8MUD.

I don't have very many mod's to speak of other than the ARB bumper and Slee running board slidders, as I spent most of my time maintaining and fixing what "I" brake on the 80
Here are some of the big screw ups/learning tool:

1)drop tranny twice to fix rear main seal when the rear main wasn't the part that was leaking, we now know its the oil pan to rear main seal retainer that leaks

2) when I was finished, the second time, with dropping the tranny to fix the leaking rear main retainer. I had the front of the vehicle on ramps, the rear was on jack stands. I was in a hurry to get the vehicle finished and I had to go to work, yes you guessed it, I drove off the ramps with the rear still on jack stands. CRUNCH!!!!!! I broke the rear diff lock actuator No big deal, until I found its BIG $$$$ to replace the actuator. I made a plate to cover the hole where the actuator went. I had to use a LARGE bolt and nut to hold the part that locks the diff from moving into the locked position. I drove that way until Downey came out with the Cable Locker kit for the rear diff.

3) this is the BIG and $$$$ one the T-CASE or CENTER DIFF.
In works at fixing the rear mail leak (this rear main leak seams to be the hart of all my problems) I had to drop the drive shafts a couple times. When I reinstalled the rear drive shaft, I had to remove the grease to get the yoke to slide into the drive shaft. Having no clue how the drive shafts work, I didn't think it was a problem, WRONG! I would put grease in the zirk, that put pressure on the t-case and rear diff. The t-case with the extra pressure on it, would get hot and lock up the viscous coupler (VC).
I drove without the front drive shaft and the VC still locked up. So I replace the t-case with a new one $2000. That one lasted less than a year and the started leaking. Toyota gave me a new one NO CHARGE

4) my fight with u-joints. I had the good idea to replace all the u-joints. As my luck would have it, none of the joints were bad and I had a hell of a time replacing them. I had to cut the old u-joints out as the cups wouldn't pop out.
I damaged one joint trying to get it in and had to order a new on. That was on the yoke for the rear drive shaft. I ended up buying a used yoke.
getting the nuts that hold the drive shaft off was a rear pain. My cheap impact wrench didn't move it. Had to get a big impact. I spent several minutes on each nut to get them to turn and you could see the metal from the nuts fly off as the impact did its job. I had to get new nuts and bolts as the old ones were trashed.

5) my first repair to the 80 was the parking brake. I fixed the rusted bells of the parking brake but broke one doing so. From there I replace the rear pads and rotors. Then moved to front, replaced the pads and rotors. Pulled the birfields and they were worn. I got a set of Newfileds. This is another big mistake. It wore out. CVunlimited gave me the NEWNEWERNEWFIELD.

My next problem was the EGR thing, you know, the VSV and modulator thingy, but we don't need to get into that

The list of all the things that I replace due to preventive maintenance or repairs is toooo long to post on this post but all in all, I have started a ground up restoration of the 94FZJ80

[rgsiii]

Originally Posted by landtoy80

I have to follow Cdan well thats a hard act to follow

I guess there is always somebody behind Dan.

[landtoy80]

Its too bad cdan wasn't around when I started to working on my 80 or his dogs would be eating from gold dogie dishes.

[rgsiii]

It sounds like you have gone through a lot of the things that seem sort of typical. There is a real learning curve that I am just starting to understand and repaired repairs seem to be part of it.

Your u-joint experience has changed my mind about PM'ing them.

You really have a nice Cruiser.

[landtoy80]

rgsiii, just remove the drive shafts and turn the u-joints by hand and see how they feel. If they are chunky feeling, replace them.

[RavenTai]

what is going on with your wheels? looks like spinner hub caps but not centered? looked like rover wheels at first.


good looking truck otherwise.

[landtoy80]

Originally Posted by RavenTai

what is going on with your wheels? looks like spinner hub caps but not centered? looked like rover wheels at first.


good looking truck otherwise.

Spinners its correct! You like?
I just couldn't get them to center berry well

[semlin]

you left your lights on

seriously, a great story. Kurt seems to be the first in the group to encounter a lot of what we now think of as "typical" problems and he always seems to have a wrinkle but he always fixes it himself so he is a constant source of learning.

what I love is that after this experience instead of being cautious about high mileage vehicles or cruisers generally, kurt bought a neglected 62 with no maintenance history

[landtoy80]

The 62 runs GREAT now the I put my "hand on the hood"
Its forsale if you want it OR its going to WY with me if I get the job I want out there.

[Biff]

Wow you really get into P.M. and here I thought I was the only one. Good looking truck though.

[landtank]

Kurt, this is the "Ride of the Week" list not the "Repair of the Week" one, who let you in?

[landtoy80]

thanks to landtank, here is the rest to the PM's:

1994 Toyota FZJ80
207788 5/4/2002 New
208067 5/4 oil Hav10/30,
Toyfuel inj cleaner
trany oil
t-case oil Mobil1
fuel filter
208625 5/17 Bosch plug wires
NGK spark plugs
210000 7 to 10 center diff lock switch
new t-case
rear main seal
Newfields CV axles (both)
front diff bearings
steering knuckle bearings
newnwheel bearings front
rotor cap
tires Wild Country RVT 285/75/16
brake rotors, all 4
parking brake part ???
Syntech brake fluid
u-joints all
tie rod ends all
nuts, bolts for drive shaft
caliper rebuild rear
bleader valve rt rear
wheel flanges front
speedo gear (correction for big tires)
210710 10/30 thermostat
water pump
front engine seal
coolant Dexcool
front diff seal
ARB Bull Bars (front bumper)
210951 11/14 oil Mobil 1 10w30
213855 12/30 oil filter only
214440 ?/2003 front end alingnment
215119 2/3 sea foam in gas tank
217088 add 1 qt oil (pan leak)
217236 3/11/2003 PCV
oil filter
217453 3/14 check engine light code 71 EGR
sea foam in PCV
sea foam in oil
rotate tires
220088 4/28/2003 oil pump cover seal
220230 4/29/2003 oil Mobil1 10w30
220515 5/3/2003 clean intake chamber, EGR port pluged
EGR gasket
intake chamber gasket
valve cover gasket
MAF gasket
spark plug guide seals
OEM plug wires
valve clearance checked
221591 5/21/2003 t-case leaking
t-case oil Mobil1 75/90
diff oil 80/90 Amsoil (both)
222464 5/25/2003 add 1qt oil
222652 5/31/2003 front diff companion flange & pinion seal
222667 6/4/2003 new t-case, replaced under warr. as it leaked.
front diff seal(MAF)
223377 6/16/2003 TRD airfilter
224319 7/6/2003 left side tires rotate
224584 7/13/2003 oil change RotellaT 15w40,
VSV for EGR
add 1/2 oz Counteract to FR LF tire
seal outside of oil pan, the front part of it
225010 7/20/2003 clean EGR modulator and temp sensor
225650 8/1/2003 Check Engine light came on and off, clean modulator
paint receiver POR15
226085 8/12/2003 new EGR modulator,
rotate tires,add 1/3 qt oil
new rear wheel bearings
mount spare tire used 285/75/16
new SS bolts on cat skid plate
ass 1/3 qt oil
226660 8/18/2003 Slee Sliders w/running board,t-case skid plate,
add 1 qt oil
227419 8/20/2003 p/s line leak return line from gearbox
227455 8/21/2003 Napa 5/8 hose (too tight but worked)
227582 8/22/2003 1 qt oil
227736 8/22/2003 BG44K to gas
229060 8/29/2003 drain coolant remove radiator replace drain plug,
5/8 Gates hose works for return hose P/S injector clamps for clamps
new set bolt for alt.belt
229197 8/31/2003 replace front diff pinion seal OEM and used FIPG(transaxle sealant) on lip of seal
229298 9/1/2003 oil change 0w40 M1
230854 9/30/2003 Dexcool new radiator hoses
231632 10/14 set timing 3 deg
231750 10/14/2003 add 2/3 qt oil
232098 10/26/2003 oil change 10w30 Chevron
232846 11/25/2003 rotate tires, add 1/2oz to the one tire that was short Counteract
232855 11/27/2003 Lucas injector cleaner in gas
233600 12/17/2003 1qt oil, oil pan slow leak, new seeping leak at timing chain cover (now 2 seeping leaks)
234941 1/9/2004 add 1/2qt oil
235329 1/16 BG44K to gas
325704 1/20/2004 oil change RotellaT syn 5W40, oil leaks stoped some time after that
238263 3/26/2004 add 1/2 qt oil
238600 4/1 add 1/2 qt oil
239166 4/11/2004 add 1/2 qt oil
240146 4/26/2004 add 1qt oil
241285 5/13/2004 O2 sensor, cat&front ppe gaskets
241549 5/22/2004 fuel pump
a/c belt tensioner pulley
P.side door stop
oil pump regulator & spring
oil filter add 1 qt (1/4 low)
241997 6/6/2004 Seafoam to gas & oil
242492 6/20/2004 oil change RotellaT syn 5w40
244617 7/30/2004 Toy FI cleaner in gas,
245383 8/11/2004 change coolant ToyRed
245490 8/14/2004 add 1/2 qt oil
new/used front suspension springs OEM (date and mi I did the change ???)
246058 8/28/2004 add 3/4 qt oil
247805 9/18/2004 add 1 qt oil
248644 10/16/2004 unplug port "R"
clean & oil TRD airfilter
249185 10/31 add 1 qt oil
249312 11/3/2004 New front shocks
new P. side front wheel bearings
249680 11/12/2004 ProComp XTerraina 285/75/16 4oz Equal,alingment,
249800 11/16/2004 front R. tire shakes steering wheel, put it in rear no shake,remove tire and spin balance still shake,
250243 12/4/2004 add 1 qt oil

There is more, I just need to update

[landtank]

Lmao, your under the hood of that thing more than my wife's Gynecologist.

[MaddBaggins]

Luv the spinners! I think they are silly on cars around town, but on a rig like yours I think they show you have a good sense of humor.

[Aussie cruiser]

With all that work and parts you should just about have a brand spanking new Rig. Looks real nice though..

[reffug]

Judas Priest thats alot of PM.

Nice write up Kurt. Your a great resource for all of us.

[LX_TREME]

Yo up there Yea its you DRT, DURT or whatever you called that thing is... would you post more pic of your rig? Thank you-

[alaskacruiser]

Kurt- nobody else has asked so I guess I will bite: those spinners aren't real, are they?

I ask because:

a) They looked "photoshopped in"

and

b) I cannot believe you'd put them on there, even as a joke

[semlin]

you really think they look chopped?

[landtoy80]

This might answer your question SPINNERS

[Beowulf]

I'm certain all of the 80-section regulars know Kurt by now but for the lurkers and those new to this section you should know that Kurt has the absolute BEST sense of humor of anyone that I know.... and though we've never met, I feel that I know Kurt and I like him.... a lot. If everyone had as much fun in life as he does then we would all be a lot better off.



-B-

(And if anyone finds out what he's smokin' that keeps him in such a frivilous mood then please let me know.)

[landtoy80]

-B- I might be getting closer to you than you like
If you read the chitchat section, I am job hunting in WY.
I just talked to Sinclair oil company and they need drivers.
I might get an interview soon

[semlin]

for a trucker I guess wyoming and new mexico are close

watch out b-wulf he'll be coming over after work to compare EGR codes.

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by landtoy80

If you read the chitchat section, I am job hunting in WY.

No way.... they talk nasty and post pictures of nipples. I'm not gonna get caught up in that chaotic mess.


Kurt,

I did some time in Casper, Wyoming. (intentional choice of words) I usually tell people that it was 3 winters because each winter in Wyoming was one I'll never forget. The wind blows and it gets cold.... even a guy from Wisconsin will consider the Wyoming winters as cold. Casper to Albuquerque is about 800 miles so I guess that's close; we're next door neighbors not counting Colorado.

Next time you come through Albuquerque just catch me on channel one-niner. I'll be listening for you.

-B-

[CreeperSleeper]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Next time you come through Albuquerque just catch me on channel one-niner. I'll be listening for you.

-B-

"Did I just hear a 'niner' in there" ~Tommy Boy

[cruiserdan]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

I'm certain all of the 80-section regulars know Kurt by now but for the lurkers and those new to this section you should know that Kurt has the absolute BEST sense of humor of anyone that I know.... <snip> If everyone had as much fun in life as he does then we would all be a lot better off.

That is a fact............ to you Kurt!


D-

[cruiserdan]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

No way.... they talk nasty and post pictures of nipples. I'm not gonna get caught up in that chaotic mess.

And just exactly how do you know that then?

Did you just go look until you needed glasses?.........

[landtank]

We've got laws around here prohibitting TuRDs.

[landtoy80]

Shamless plug but as its my week, I can do what I want.
FZJ80 4sale

[gbell210]

LOL.. thats a good one.. the link goes to a post saying its for sale and then linking back to this one for the info about it.. hehe, the slow people might be clicking and reading forever in a circle Nice