Recent content by dranobob

thank you for the info. the good news is the fluids were drained 2 years ago. I had prepped the block and transmission with everything already removed, but had to stop short of pulling it out. it sounds like my next best steps are to go ahead and pull it out and inspect the block to see what...

Reviving this old thread. Life got in the way, and sadly my LX has sat for nearly 2 years but I'm finally taking some time off to finish this project. Since I'm pulling the block I've decided to go ahead and take the head and block to a machine shop. assuming I can get away with just honing the...

awesome. The FSM is fairly vague on what they mean to "cap" with, so I figured I better ask. tape and plastic is easy enough!

I am getting ready to pull my block and want to make my life easier by pulling the condenser. Anyone have recommendations on how to cap the lines? The engine will probably be out a month or longer depending on how much work my block needs and life happens so I want to properly cap them from...

ok everything is ready for me to pull the engine tomorrow except for the ac condenser coils. Trying to debate if I want to remove it and not deal with raising over it.

I made a makeshift seal by using a bolt, 2 washers, and 2 cone shaped rubber seals just in case I’m wrong lol.

Nevermind seems ok to remove.

Whelp started again today and made it to the fuel lines only to discover the truck has a full tank. I don’t have a realistic way to store 15+ gallons of gasoline. Does anyone know if there is a way to keep the fuel from leaking out the lines at the engine so I can disconnect them?

I finally was able to get a few hours in. Of course broke the first harness clip I touched. I’ll try to differing around the forums to see what fixes are available. As a bonus I learned a 58” TV box leftovers work great for storing the hood. Fluids, battery, intake, and radiator out.

In the interim I realized I don't have am air compressor anymore and would like to use my impacts if needed. I used to have a 60 gallon one on a pallet, but I gave it to my FIL when I moved. I would love something a little more portable this time around since I don't plan to do any painting...

false alarm. I re-injured a dislocated rib and wont be able to start today. I will at least give the truck a good wash today and pre-game for a future weekend.

Unfortunately it was a lovely Cappuccino color. I went ahead and picked up a 2k lb engine stand and new load balancer today assuming the worst.

Just bumping the thread as I'm getting ready on Monday to start pulling the head and then likely engine depending on what I find. I did drain the oil and run some new oil through it for a minute. With all the coolant gone, it surprisingly ran as smooth as ever.

Coolant system was already refreshed less than 50k miles ago. All new radiator, replaced all the hoses, and Toyota coolant to refill. Luckily the truck was only driven out of the drive way and back in when it blew (tons of white coolant rich exhaust and I later verified chamber pressure was...

Excellent. Thank you everyone. Step one will be to get the engine out here hopefully in a few weeks.