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The engine is a 14 b. Sorry. Hopefully you still think that’s a good engine also. It’s not mint but it’s fun and is nice to drive. Everyone with an fj45 knows the head turns you get. Even SA trucks cost money to get here. So can’t give the truck away. I’ve brought 3 truck to the USA from...

Just showing all so no one is surprised. It’s surface rust because the seal they were using wasn’t original. I’ve changed the seal but not had time to clean. Yes it’s hard from just seeing pictures. I’d suggest coming to see it if you’re able Pickell

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Starts with ease. Runs great. Needs interior finished. Asking 27,000 Location is Nokomis Florida Imported from Colombia but Florida plates on it now

I’m pretty sure the bumper is original. It does have bend in it but the frame is not bent I did add the small bull bar. But it is just bolt on. Maybe that is why it looks heavier. It is also parked on a small hill. I parked like that so th dog in the back would have shade while we checked...

Ok. That makes sense. I’ll get that info together and take some pictures

I am in Florida. Sure I wouldn’t buy until I saw it also.

I was looking bring a trailer and there is a range of prices. I was looking where to start when someone asks me. I know every time I drive it to the beach everyone want to talk to me about it

Looking to sell a 78 fj45. 5peed with a Toyota 13b diesel in it. Some rust repair needed. What do you think I should ask for this? Or anyone want it?

Ok. I think it was the valves. They readjust them and it’s stopped. I also discovered that it was running rough due to being in Quito. Almost 3000 meters. Since then I e driven to bogota and at 700 m. It was quiet and strong. Now in bogota it is louder and less power. I’m better when I go...

Seems like the rattle noise was this thing a bit loose. The holes are a bit oval now but not to bad. As long as they get this to hold firm it should be ok? The changed the shims on all the exhaust valves they said and changed the valve guides to some copper ones. Not sure if they are a...

They are changing the valve guides. Could that be the issue? I think they believe that the valves are not opening enough and pressure is escaping when the valve are closed. For me- escapes where. I am not following their thoughts

Happens when engine is warm and cold. Usually under load. Seems like the engine makes a rattling noise as I’m driving. This this burp releases that pressure. I. Or sure exactly where it releases but it could be through the air intake. The engine was just rebuilt. So the shims could be...

Thank you for your patience. Here is the video. What is happening at 12 sec seem to happen often