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Thanks, Looks like a fun job. I thoiught i would probably have to do someting like this Cheers.

Thanks, That doesnt sound too hard. I used to play with motors in my younger days - Not that im that old! Its just that my cars are modern ones now and it scare me even lifting the hood, too many damn things under there nowadays. But my 2F that more my style, Cheers from Downunder

Thanks Harper, thats what i thought too.

Any ideas on repairing rust in the roof gutter on my old wagon?

Can you do a piston replacement "farm style" in a 2F ??? while its still in the rig? I have a rig that needs a farm style job done as it only used to put a boat ina nd out of the water at the ramp.

Hi I have a 3.0L Hilux diesel that i have just spent $5200 on a rebuild of the engine and now at the first service my mechanic tells me the rear main seal has a bad leak. QUESTION: Should that have been replaced during the rebuild and if they did could it have leaked after only 1200km? Im no...

Hi Rosco, Thanks mate. When you say lower? lower to the ground? Dumb question?

Thanks for the quick reply I assume they are different in that one has electronic stuff? I have seen many references to a 3FE. Im not sure, i only know mine says 3F

Please help, I have 2 FJ60's wagons a 1983 2F with great body but a knock in the engine and 1985 3F with a rusted body but with a smooth engine. Both are petrol. Question: Can i swap the engines over? If so are there any issues to be aware of I am reasonable mechanically minded so i should...

Thanks Rosco, I look forward to getting into this job

Thanks Aaron Thanks Arron

Hi, Im in Australia, and i have just acquired 2 60 Series - one is an 1983 LC Wagon with great body but near dead 2F engine. the other is a 1985 LC Wagon with Rusted to death body but a great engine. Im wondering if a straight swap is possible? Not knowing much about Landcruisers I seek your advice.