I just bough a 1997 Land Cruiser with 140k miles. The head gasket blew 2.5 years ago and has been sitting ever since. I drained the oil the other day and the oil wasn't all that brown and milkshakey, however there was coolant in the oil. I got about 12 quarts of oil/coolant out when I pulled the drain plug. Im on the fence about just fixing the head gasket and running it or going further and pulling the motor and have it all gone through. I know coolant can cause rust and eat the bearings, so I pulled the valve cover and I think it looked fine. The lobes arent pitted and where they look a little brown I am able to polish them like a mirror with a paper towel.
If I pull the LOWER oil pan would I be able to get to a main bearing and remove it to inspect a bearing? I really dont want to remove the motor quite yet or do I have the funds for a rebuild.
Any opinions on how this looks?
If I pull the LOWER oil pan would I be able to get to a main bearing and remove it to inspect a bearing? I really dont want to remove the motor quite yet or do I have the funds for a rebuild.
Any opinions on how this looks?