Recent content by BlueWithNV

motor blues I had the same thing two years ago. Just put new wheels and tires with 2 inch lift and at 180 k the head gasket went, again. I decided on a total rebuild because of the need to deck the block due to some electrolysis. New short block from Toyota and rebuilt the head. Decorated...

Block imperfection I had the same thing. My mechanic said it was electrolysis from the aluminum head mating with the cast iron block. I think it is more prolific in the southwest, but is related some degree to the minerals in the water that you put in the radiator (have you ran distilled...

Starter contacts Denso makes the oe starter. I just had the same problem and thought neutral safety switch. Starter contacts were dust upon inspection (183k miles for the original). Buy the Denso either in the cold weather variety or the standard edition, depending on your local.

Engine life 96 FJ 80 1996 with 190k 1st head gasket at 130k (oe gasket) 2nd head gasket :doh: at 182k (oe gasket) which required pulling the motor to address electrolysis on block/head deck. Decided on new oe shortblock to alleviate milling.

Leak down Do the leak down as previously mentioned. Get a 6 pack and be prepared for the worst.

Brakes Mine does that when i keep it outside when real cold out. My only guess would be that the 80 eats brakes. There might be some heat build up in the rotors/pads and then it gets parked. Over night, weather condtions are such that condensation happens and upon hitting the brakes on the...

Cost of fj80 In 2002 I bought my 1996 for $18,850 with 63,000 on it at Scottsdale Toyota. The sticker on the window had a price of $27,500. Rember that dealers try to anchor you. If you get it for $8500 did you get a great deal? Not if it only books at $6000. Do your homework, determine...

Hanook mt Anyone have experience with the hanook mt tire? The mt is for max-traction. This is my 1st winter on them, they appear to be decent but not a studded tire.

Price Not sure what it's worth. The first person that wants to pick it up might get an early Xmas present. It weighs about 420 lbs, so it's worth that in scrap metal.

Block, pistons, crank, rods. 186 k. Still has crosshatching on all 6 cylinders from original, factory bore. Best offer or trade?

When my head gasket went for the second time at 182k I had no heat. Number 6 cylinder was where the gasket failed. Also some electrolysis at the same spot. I chose to buy the short block for Toyota and rebuilt the head. $7845.00 later it runs pretty good.

Recently replaced my motor at 185000 miles. Block, rods, pistons good shape Sell or trade. rrichards3894@gmail.com

I have a 1FZE shortblock (block, rods, pistons, crank) that I am replacing in my 1996 LC. It ran fine but the head gasket went and since I am in there I figured I would do the longblock. 184,000k road miles, cross hatching still visable from original honing. You could bolt this up to a good head...