I went through this a lot on my 3B with paper gaskets galore. Its a PITA, and you need time and the "want" to get it done.
I used some cleaner as mentioned above and some safety blades and some 400 grit to smooth out mating surfaces from any...
I pulled the oil filter bracket off and at first thought the PO did not use a gasket and then realized it was on there and it appears it wants to stay on forever. I obviously don’t want to damage the surface (the gasket is stuck to the block, not...
I cleaned it up and not much surface left at all. I ordered a new one from Rust Farmers. I ordered a new Toyota upper. There is little trim to create a good seal. 39 years was a good run I guess.
What started as a replace the radiator only job, has turned in to a “replace everything” job. Once the upper hose came off, the metal was so incredibly corroded I determined to just go all the way. All parts were so bad, I questioned how it was...
Nope. It has uniformly corroded on the inside. Once you start seeing pinhole leaks — it’s last days are near. It would be like trying to patch rotten planks on an old wooden boat.
Regarding the radiator, after this long I wondered if it salvageable and if it would really save much. I’m in the PHX Mesa area so I’m sure there is a radiator repair shop, but don’t know if this one can be saved. I may consider holding on to it...
Time to tackle a couple of projects that I’ve been ignoring or avoiding - leaking oil cooler and new radiator. I’d like a second, third or more set of eyes on the plan before I get started.
1985 FJ60 - 110K miles
Oil Cooler - I believe this is...