Bought a used 1996 1FZ-FE engine to rebuild. Started on rebuilding the head and discovered that the cams have
made contact with the head on the #7 cradle. Cams do not currently contact cradle when installed. Cams have been removed before and about half the caps were installed in wrong...
1996 Land Cruiser. The previous owner lived 45 miles from work. This was a daily driver and never wheeled. Maintenance always kept up.
I had a 94 cruiser and was looking for a parts cruiser. For the past 30 years I would see the owner about twice a year and we would talk land cruisers...
I have a 96 with 500,000 miles. Has what sounds like timing chain noise. No knocks or heavy noises. Uses no oil at start up or driving.
Option 1. New short block/head from Toyota. total cost of project ~ $6500
Option 2. Rebuilt long block. ~ $5000
Option 3. Rebuild this engine ~...
Are the valve seats in the head or will they need to be purchased also? I'm in Tulsa so close enough to come pick up. Can you send a good picture of cylinder side of head?