How much would it cost to rebuild an fj80 engine? How long does a Fj80 engine off an 1991 model with 211,000 miles last?
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FJ80 Rebuilt engine?!? (1 Viewer)
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If you do the work yourself and nothing is broken, $500-1000 for a very basic rebuild. http://www.lceperformance.com/4-0L-3FE-1988-1992-Land-Cruiser-Master-Rebuild-Kit-p/1010082.htm
If you pay an engine builder, $3000 and up.
There are lots of 3FE's with half a million miles on stock internals. If you take care of it, it will take care of you.
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Same as what they said. Take care of it and it will take care of you. I'm approaching 400,000 miles on my original motor and trans etc.
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sorry im going from a f150 to a fj80 land cruiser what are the main things I need to know about them, maintaining them and keeping them top notch
The most important thing to do is read everything in the maintenance section here.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/faq-for-80-lx450-mar-2015-added-battery-information-thread.84888/
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/faq-for-80-lx450-mar-2015-added-battery-information-thread.84888/
3FE = tractor motor. They last as long as you want them to last.
Their reputation is similar to the 300 six
Their reputation is similar to the 300 six
I picked up my FJ80 with 260k on the clock. I figured it was just slow because it was an 3FE. Just check all the numbers on it. Do a compression test. If your numbers are TERRIBLE, start thinking about a rebuilt. My compression numbers on cylinder one were so bad I quit there. Once I tore it apart, there were rings in the pan and oil cooler/filter.
If you do need to rebuild, try to find a used one in good shape. I managed to find a short block someone had used for 2FE build. Engine builders around here wanted $4k+ to rebuild. In honesty, nobody wanted to touch it.
My advice, baseline it, maintain it, and enjoy life in the slow lane. Or get a diesel truck and a trailer lol
I bought a rebuilt engine last summer from Japanese Engines | Used Japanese Engines for sale from Japanese engine specialist. and it's running well !
I am looking at rebuilding or buying a fresh rebuilt motor... can you provide any details of your transaction? Did you do the swap yourself? Any lessons learned?
