Head Gasket DVD done!

IdahoDoug · 11-27-05, 05:22 PM

Hey all,

I'll be doing a run of the Head Gasket DVD - it's finished and I'll be taking orders effective immediately. The DVD is $24.50 including postage to anywhere in the US - email me for other destinations (dmiller@fliptag.com).

It includes footage of the removal and replacement, including the time savers I found and other tips (leaving the intake manifold in the engine bay, etc) and is about 45 minutes long. It also includes a couple further refinements I discovered on the 2nd go around as well as:

- a complete tool list so you'll have everything on hand to do it.
- a complete part list and suggestions for easy additional PM things.
- a couple minutes of bonus footage from 1993 when I worked for Toyota Product Planning showing the first 80 prototype in the US on a trail with the then-new 93 model with lockers.

It's worth noting that you'll also be able to see how to remove literally everything else if you'd like to save money and service/clean the EGR valve, fuel injectors, throttle body, valve cover/gasket, alternator, etc. So, this would be helpful for other minor items as well.

Checks to:

Doug Miller/PMB217
2900 N. Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

PAYPAL: dmiller@fliptag.com

Include your return address in all correspondence.

Order in the next week or so and I'll get it to you in time to sit back and drink eggnog while watching it over Christmas.

Moderators - hope you can leave this 80s Tech specific item on till Friday and then move it to wherever you put this stuff. Thanks!!

DougM

flintknapper · 11-27-05, 05:59 PM

Thanks Doug,

Sounds as if you put a lot of effort into it. I'll be ordering soon!

NorCalDoug · 11-27-05, 06:17 PM

Fantastic Doug!

Snail mail only or do you have a paypal account?

Either way...I'm getting one.

whodat · 11-27-05, 06:28 PM

Awesome! Do you think a one

guy could do it with this DVD?

landtank · 11-27-05, 07:24 PM

Any kind of discount for the MEN who did the job without this?

Silicon 70 · 11-27-05, 07:35 PM

A must have for any do-it-yourself mechanic. I'll break down and get one eventually.

Any DVDs on how to swap a Chebby 350 for a 3FE yet?

IdahoDoug · 11-27-05, 08:39 PM

Updated for PayPal - thanks Doug.

As for how many bananas, hard to say. The most technical aspect of it is cleaning the old head gasket off the block and head which is really - well - just cleaning. Other than that it's taking a whole bunch of nuts and bolts loose, then putting them back on. You don't even have to clean the head if you bring it to a shop for a valve job and/or milling.

BTW - the 80 prototype footage is no big deal, just shows both going on a steep/loose trail and the older model slipping and stopping while the locked model walks it. Put it in there 'cause you guys are 80 freaks...

DougM

RavenTai · 11-27-05, 09:00 PM

Doug you have paypal

Thanks

firetruck41 · 11-27-05, 09:02 PM

You couldn't just make it $25 dollars could ya!

I'll order one next week by paypal

rgsiii · 11-27-05, 09:07 PM

I sent payment by Paypal.

Richard

Zane · 11-28-05, 07:47 AM

I have sent payment via PayPal! Thanks for pulling together.

Zane

MaddBaggins · 11-28-05, 08:12 AM

Thanks Doug, you da man!
I'll be sending paypal to ya.

stayalert · 11-28-05, 08:21 AM

Cool,

Doug, Could you provide a description of vehcles/engines that this DVD is pertinenet to?

Trunk Monkey · 11-28-05, 08:35 AM

Payment sent. Thanks for making the DVD, I'll add to our club's library.

Beowulf · 11-28-05, 10:14 AM

PayPal sent. Thanks Doug!

-B-

Beowulf · 11-28-05, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stayalert

Doug, Could you provide a description of vehcles/engines that this DVD is pertinenet to?

You're joking, right?

-B-

stayalert · 11-28-05, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf

You're joking, right?

-B-

yes

predominately. But wondering if there are differences worth noting from '93 > '94.

Biff · 11-28-05, 11:29 AM

Doug, so you think I'll be able to use this dvd if I'm replacing my valve cover gasket?

Junk · 11-28-05, 12:17 PM

Not exactly the type of home made dvd I'd normally expect to buy.

cruiserdan · 11-28-05, 12:24 PM

What makes you so sure?

cruiserdan · 11-28-05, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stayalert

yes

predominately. But wondering if there are differences worth noting from '93 > '94.

You would have the addition of removing the PAIR valve and associated bits. It's pretty much the same.

stayalert · 11-28-05, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserdan

You would have the addition of removing the PAIR valve and associated bits. It's pretty much the same.

Thanks Dan.

shocker · 11-28-05, 03:41 PM

Just waiting for funds to transfer to my paypal from my bank account (3 days or so), then I'll send them to ya!

Lockd97 · 11-28-05, 04:17 PM

PayPal sent!

Thanks Doug.

scottm · 11-28-05, 07:54 PM

Heck no, I'll just have my brother on speaker phone for hours at a time while he explains and I wrench!

dfmorse · 11-28-05, 09:10 PM

doug;

do u know if this will run on OS X10.4 [Apple system] ?

...

shocker · 11-28-05, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfmorse

doug;

do u know if this will run on OS X10.4 [Apple system] ?

...

I believe this is a DVD... you know, like the ones you watch movies on?

Not a program on a DVD disc.

IdahoDoug · 11-29-05, 01:31 AM

Wow,

Thanks for the kind responses guys! I appreciate it very much.

As for which engine, the 93/94 model only has a few minor differences in the accessories (an extra vacuum line here and there, the PAIR valve bolted on) and everything else is identical.

On the system question, yes it should work on a Mac's DVD drive. It is not dependant upon a system to view, though it WAS made on a MAC - heh!!

Biff - I show how to get the old spark plug tube seals out with two screwdrivers, how to avoid overtightening the valve cover, how to avoid dropping throttle body bolts (comes off first), how to avoid losing the settings on the throttle, cruise and tranny kickdown cables....etc......

Scott, you can come out to Idaho and watch my copy while I go for a ride on your new bike this summer.....

DougM

11-27-05, 05:22 PM	#1
IdahoDoug IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,395	Head Gasket DVD done! Hey all, I'll be doing a run of the Head Gasket DVD - it's finished and I'll be taking orders effective immediately. The DVD is $24.50 including postage to anywhere in the US - email me for other destinations (dmiller@fliptag.com). It includes footage of the removal and replacement, including the time savers I found and other tips (leaving the intake manifold in the engine bay, etc) and is about 45 minutes long. It also includes a couple further refinements I discovered on the 2nd go around as well as: - a complete tool list so you'll have everything on hand to do it. - a complete part list and suggestions for easy additional PM things. - a couple minutes of bonus footage from 1993 when I worked for Toyota Product Planning showing the first 80 prototype in the US on a trail with the then-new 93 model with lockers. It's worth noting that you'll also be able to see how to remove literally everything else if you'd like to save money and service/clean the EGR valve, fuel injectors, throttle body, valve cover/gasket, alternator, etc. So, this would be helpful for other minor items as well. Checks to: Doug Miller/PMB217 2900 N. Government Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 PAYPAL: dmiller@fliptag.com Include your return address in all correspondence. Order in the next week or so and I'll get it to you in time to sit back and drink eggnog while watching it over Christmas. Moderators - hope you can leave this 80s Tech specific item on till Friday and then move it to wherever you put this stuff. Thanks!! DougM __________________ Buy Head Gasket DVD for you OR for your mechanic HERE '93 FZJ since new, 2.2kw starter, Revo 275s, locked, big Hellas, rr fog, rr flood, rr Airlift, synthetics, ARB bullbar. 97 FZJ - exact same stuff but Michelin Alpins in winter "Slicker than owl shit on a wet log." - Carter Last edited by IdahoDoug; 11-27-05 at 09:00 PM.

11-27-05, 05:59 PM	#2
flintknapper IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deep East Texas Posts: 1,648	Thanks Doug, Sounds as if you put a lot of effort into it. I'll be ordering soon! __________________ Flintknapper: '97 Land Cruiser, Moonglow Pearl Chocolate Lab (Kota), I miss you. ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (come and take them)

11-27-05, 06:17 PM	#3
NorCalDoug I Solve Problems... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: uhhhh...duh...Northern CA TLCA# yes, I have one Posts: 7,056	Fantastic Doug! Snail mail only or do you have a paypal account? Either way...I'm getting one. __________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out screamin." -- Ullr "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring new information than for those who cling to views they held thirty years ago. The world changes. Ideologues and zealots don't." - Michael Crichton Buy TEQ Bottle Openers

11-27-05, 06:28 PM	#4
whodat 70,000 years old Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: limerock cave TLCA# 646 Posts: 646 Blog Entries: 1	Awesome! Do you think a one guy could do it with this DVD? __________________ Locked 80 series mall wheeler.

11-27-05, 07:24 PM	#5
landtank ThinkTank Waterboy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston MA Posts: 10,695	Any kind of discount for the MEN who did the job without this? __________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes

11-27-05, 07:35 PM	#6
Silicon 70 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hollister, CA TLCA# coming soon Posts: 654	A must have for any do-it-yourself mechanic. I'll break down and get one eventually. Any DVDs on how to swap a Chebby 350 for a 3FE yet? __________________ 1996 FZJ80 stock and unlocked "GREEN MONSTER" 1970 FJ40 1f & 4spd "BRUISER" 2001 Highlander "CREAMPUFF" "Who do you think you're talking to. This is America, nothing costs nothing". -Terry Benedict

11-27-05, 08:39 PM	#7
IdahoDoug IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,395	Updated for PayPal - thanks Doug. As for how many bananas, hard to say. The most technical aspect of it is cleaning the old head gasket off the block and head which is really - well - just cleaning. Other than that it's taking a whole bunch of nuts and bolts loose, then putting them back on. You don't even have to clean the head if you bring it to a shop for a valve job and/or milling. BTW - the 80 prototype footage is no big deal, just shows both going on a steep/loose trail and the older model slipping and stopping while the locked model walks it. Put it in there 'cause you guys are 80 freaks... DougM __________________ Buy Head Gasket DVD for you OR for your mechanic HERE '93 FZJ since new, 2.2kw starter, Revo 275s, locked, big Hellas, rr fog, rr flood, rr Airlift, synthetics, ARB bullbar. 97 FZJ - exact same stuff but Michelin Alpins in winter "Slicker than owl shit on a wet log." - Carter

11-27-05, 09:00 PM	#8
RavenTai Ability follows Interest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Georgia TLCA# 14809 Posts: 5,331	Doug you have paypal Thanks __________________ 1988 FJ62 on 33s 1996 LX450 on 33s

11-27-05, 09:02 PM	#9
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11-28-05, 08:12 AM	#12
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11-28-05, 08:21 AM	#13
stayalert IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norwich, VT Posts: 969	Cool, Doug, Could you provide a description of vehcles/engines that this DVD is pertinenet to?

11-28-05, 08:35 AM	#14
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11-28-05, 11:29 AM	#18
Biff Infidel for hire Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles TLCA# 14778 Posts: 1,887	Doug, so you think I'll be able to use this dvd if I'm replacing my valve cover gasket? __________________ Victor 08 FJ TT edition 71 fj40 project rig

11-28-05, 12:17 PM	#19
Junk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: buggerville nj Posts: 5,573 Blog Entries: 1	Not exactly the type of home made dvd I'd normally expect to buy.

11-28-05, 03:41 PM	#23
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11-28-05, 07:54 PM	#25
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11-28-05, 09:10 PM	#26
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11-29-05, 01:31 AM	#28
IdahoDoug IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,395	Wow, Thanks for the kind responses guys! I appreciate it very much. As for which engine, the 93/94 model only has a few minor differences in the accessories (an extra vacuum line here and there, the PAIR valve bolted on) and everything else is identical. On the system question, yes it should work on a Mac's DVD drive. It is not dependant upon a system to view, though it WAS made on a MAC - heh!! Biff - I show how to get the old spark plug tube seals out with two screwdrivers, how to avoid overtightening the valve cover, how to avoid dropping throttle body bolts (comes off first), how to avoid losing the settings on the throttle, cruise and tranny kickdown cables....etc...... Scott, you can come out to Idaho and watch my copy while I go for a ride on your new bike this summer..... DougM __________________ Buy Head Gasket DVD for you OR for your mechanic HERE '93 FZJ since new, 2.2kw starter, Revo 275s, locked, big Hellas, rr fog, rr flood, rr Airlift, synthetics, ARB bullbar. 97 FZJ - exact same stuff but Michelin Alpins in winter "Slicker than owl shit on a wet log." - Carter Last edited by IdahoDoug; 11-29-05 at 01:51 AM.

11-29-05, 11:40 AM	#29
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