1981 FJ40 $4000 obo

[cofj]

The engine is "bad" in respect that it is old...
190,000 miles,
had a couple of oil leaks....oil leaks have been fixed, new oil pan gasket and fuel pump leak
It starts and runs, but it is 27 years old.

Thanks for looking

[toomanytoyzz]

When someone tells me they have a "bad" engine a couple of thing come to mind i.e. rod knock or a bad head gasket. Oil leaks are the norm with an engine with that kind of mileage (and 190,000k isn't a stifling # for a 2F). I had a 4Runner with a 22RE and almost 280,000k. When I sold it and there wasn't anything "bad" about the motor. The guy I sold it to still drives it now. How's the compression in the cylinders? Not trying to knock your post, but I'd be furious if I forked out $4000 for your truck and had it shipped to PA for an extra $600-$1000 to find out in needed a motor. If it does you need to disclose this kind of info to a potential buyer.

[cofj]

well....i did a compression test when i purchased the truck and two of the cylinders did have lower compression, i can't remember the numbers now. The truck does not smoke, But without tearing the engine apart, i dont know if it has any internal issues.

I guess if you purchased the truck sight unseen, or anything else for that matter, it's always a gamble. I'm been totally open about the condition of the truck and how it drives.

It's available for a test drive any day. Sorry if you feel that you have been lied to in any way but i feel that it's an honest post.

[toomanytoyzz]

Originally Posted by cofj

well....i did a compression test when i purchased the truck and two of the cylinders did have lower compression, i can't remember the numbers now. The truck does not smoke, But without tearing the engine apart, i dont know if it has any internal issues.
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This is the meat and potatoes people want to hear about. Thank you!!

[cofj]

Hey, no problem....not trying to kid anyone...she is what she is!

[eventhough]

For what its worth it is easy to run a compression test. Pull a plug, screw in the compression tester, turn her over and read the #. Repeat 5 more times. If you have low #s in a couple cylinders run a wet test w/ a few drops of oil in each cylinder.

This would help potential buyers know what they are getting into and is an easy way to start diagnosing the condition of an engine without tearing into it.

[toomanytoyzz]

Originally Posted by eventhough

For what its worth it is easy to run a compression test. Pull a plug, screw in the compression tester, turn her over and read the #. Repeat 5 more times. If you have low #s in a couple cylinders run a wet test w/ a few drops of oil in each cylinder.

This would help potential buyers know what they are getting into and is an easy way to start diagnosing the condition of an engine without tearing into it.

Amen to that brother!!!

[cofj]

thanks for the info...i'll see if i can borrow a compression tester this week, if so i'll post the results.

[cofj]

Update......

Winch repaired and is working
(new clutch housing, new main shaft, new clutch fork)

New front light lenses installed

New exterior drivers door handle installed

Fresh coat of exterior paint

Oil and filter change

still for sale..........

[cofj]

Update......
New Fuel Pump fitted today.....still for sale

[cofj]

Update.....

New Heavy Duty tie rod...
Complete change out of all 5 tie rod joints.....


still for sale......

[cofj]

swap for motorcycle?

[mountain cruiser]

How about trade for a Honda 250R Quad, fully built, lots invested, new from the ground up....

[cofj]

thanks anyway, but i was looking for a bike.

Price lowered to $3500 (firm).....come get it.

[cofj]

sold, thanks