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Because id rather trust the rebuild to a reputable shop than a $100 part from China

A new product I have found recently. Bowdens Three Way (iron decontamination product) works amazing for removing rust runs / stains. Spray on, wait for it to turn purple, light scrub with a green scotch brite, then rinse off. So easy and fast...

No worries. Take your sweet ass time. Not like any of us are obsessed with shiny cruiser parts or anything! :rolleyes: :lol:

Don't buy someone else's half-finished project, and a nissan diesel in a toyota is just wrong. From doing restoration projects, estimate your costs and time and double both, and you'll be about in the ballpark. If your friend doesn't want to...

Twas a typo, 16"

Next up: the best deal toyota offers. $30 to my local dealer.

We only got the 3FE in an FJ80 for 2 years so pretty slim pickings, hence an aftermarket ECU was easier and lent itself to other mods down the track.

Yes, oem. I wasn’t even aware there were other options.

Bit grubby but anyway, I'll play...

30,000 km of boost on a 3FE here and she's been good, very torquey. Solid work @Skreddy you thinking OEM ECU for the 2FE or aftermarket?

As long as it doesn't look like this.... there IS a light at the end of the used pullout motor tunnel. New LS3 with 1200 miles on it. Customer hydro locked it crossing a creek. Water over the hood.... :doh: :bang:

The US trucks might be different to our rigs but 15" rims won't fit post 1992 MY here.

Save the Wix filter and a receipt of the service where it was installed. Wix hasn't been at all helpful with making things right where their faulty filters have caused engine damage so you'll need all the evidence you can get.

My concern is it has a WIX filter on it. Those are known to kill these engines. You're not looking at a blown head gasket, you're looking at spun rod bearings. Make sure your mechanic gets a flowing sample of oil in a CLEAN container so you...

In my experience, the pinging is heard with the engine at speed and under load...

That is one thing I forgot to put in the pros/cons

I would go towards a direct injection diesel such as 13,14,15B-## rather than an IDI engine.

Nanny state 😅

We're getting closer to pulling up how she needs to. I want to run a 315/75R16 tyre. According to our regulations, if I want to drive my truck on the road legally with a 315/75R16 I have to pass the test with a 315/75R16. Part of me would go...

If it's a factory FTE she's a 100

A 60 body on IFS setup is fundamentally wrong LOL

A 100 IFS chassis is significantly different because of the IFS configuration. An 80 series is closer to the 'right shape' - wheelbase needs to be shortened etc.