Recent content by Daedna

Good advice, I sent Beno a message at his stores web site. At this point I would prefer to have it working rather than "save" money....buying multiple rebuilt units gets expensive too Thanks, Dave

Hello, I am in need of an OEM power steering pump that is known to work. I have too pumps currently....one that doesn't generate any pressure and one that doesn't generate enough pressure at low engine rpm. Both we professionally rebuilt. The cost of the rebuilt pump that I bought last was...

Thanks for the responses...that gives me a few things to try. I'll tighten the belt, grease the center arm, look for play, and I have another OEM pump that I will swap in if those don't produce results. I'll report back if I come across anything interesting...Thanks again!

I sent the components to CA (I live in VA) to have them rebuilt....so returning the truck or parts is not really on option The wheel doesn't move when stopped....it shakes when I try to turn the steering wheel while the truck is stopped (with the engine running) I was using power steering...

Hello, I am at my wits end with my factory power steering. To make a long story really short..... I have the OEM power steering setup on a 1980 FJ40 and I have had the pump and the gearbox "professionally" rebuilt. The system has always worked somewhat, but had leaks from all of the seals...

I ended up doing mine last weekend. What I did was to clean inside and out with paint thinner, apply bedliner top and bottom directly on the tank, and coat with Red Kote inside. For the down spout I had to used a coat hanger to get all the dried gas and rust out, then bead blasted it, then...

Hello, I am in the process of installing a new fuel tank in my 1980 FJ40 and I am debating what steps I should take to prep the tank prior to installation. The tank only cost $225 and so I was a little hesitant to dump another $200 in it to make it bulletproof. The tank currently doesn't have...

, Good idea, I forgot that we used to do that with Zinc plated parts. Thanks!

Hello, I am noob on this forum...my name is Dave I am restoring an '80 FJ40 all original rust bucket. I had an idea and just noticed something that may ruin my plans. I wanted to bead blast and powder coat my ambulance doors. But...I have noticed on a different set of ambulance doors that...

Hello, I am noob on this forum...my name is Dave I am restoring an '80 FJ40 all original rust bucket. I had an idea and just noticed something that may ruin my plans. I wanted to bead blast and powder coat my ambulance doors. But...I have noticed on a different set of ambulance doors that...