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From what I have had translated to me, it sounds like a main bearing that damaged the crank beyond repair and they cannot find a crankshaft for that engine otherwise it would probably just get rebuilt. Personally I prefer to take the opportunity to add an engine that makes more power as it was...

I don’t have the vehicle here with me, it’s in Costa Rica. We need to gather all that info still. I did find a shop in CR that specializes in the Old Toyotas and can do the work if needed, so hopefully they are not crazy expensive!

Would you recommend just buying a 70 series donor vehicle with a good B series turbo engine and use the whole drivetrain and axles? I wonder how much of a headache that would be?

I love everything about our 40! The fact it was my wife’s grandfather’s since 76 is awesome! It has been all over CR. The problem is sourcing parts for the old diesel engines there. A newer Toyota turbo diesel is not off the table. I do love the fact that the old diesel needs no electronics and...

We have a long time mechanic that the family uses, but I think this might be beyond his scope. You’re probably right about finding a specialty shop. I’ll have the wife start asking around.

I hear you, but I would really love to put a modern gas engine and transmission in it. There has to be a kit for a Chevy 350 or V6 that someone makes, I just don’t know where to look.

Ok, so for starters, I’m working in Germany and my 76 BJ40 is in Costa Rica with my wife’s family. The 4cyl diesel engine blew and they can’t find the parts to fix it. I want to have the engine swapped, but it needs to be a full kit if possible. It needs to be something a decent shop in Costa...