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Maybe not. I was stupid and opened up my system; can you say yellow dyed oil everywhere? When I got everything together, I drove to a trusted shop for a alignment and AC service. A few new O rings was all he needed. The thing blows ice, even 4...

To answer the engine pulling question: If you are replacing the head gasket, yes. Don't even think about it, just do it. Pull engine and transmission together. I am so glad I did. Okay, the while you are in there stuff will add up quickly. There...

Just rebuilt my dryer. My washer on the other hand…. 😆 Ba dum tsssss…

One thought: if you decide to do this, you'll need a new dryer.

Pretty sure it’s already self evacuated. 😆

If you decide to pull the engine/transmission, I'd recommend to have your AC system evacuated first. Getting the AC condenser and radiator out of the way makes things way easier.

If I bought a 80 series with 336k, oil everywhere, and unknown history I would pull the engine for sure.

My thoughts too.

I have done 2 in car head gasket jobs, and they kind of sucked. I agree with the others here, just pull it when the time comes. That said, I wouldn't rush it as long as your HG is intact now. Just be certain every heater and radiator hose is...

There is one reason (IMHO) to pull the engine to resolve oil leaks: a leaking upper pan seal. Everything else can be fixed, without pulling the engine. While it may be possible to pull the engine without the transmission and transfer case, if...

Yeah I'm not really sure which is "harder" to do. I think the main steps you skip is, not pulling the drive shafts, unhooking a few plugs around the transmission, and then shifter linkages and xfer case shifter.

I read the same stuff but i swapped out my engine with leaving the Trans in the 80. The top bolts really were not that bad once you pull the motor mounts and lower the engine down a little as long as you have a lot of extensions for your ratchet.

So I just recently pulled my 1fz-fe for an engine swap, and it really wasn't that bad. This was the first engine I've ever pulled, and did it with basic hand tools and a cherry picker. I think if you're seriously looking at re-sealing and...

That was part of the plan too. Good looking out.

Maybe send an oil sample off to blackstone to get an analysis along with the compression test to help confirm the internal condition.

Trust me, I know :bang: I can’t remember what went through my head to skip the chain but it was a hectic time in my life, and like I said I was pinching every penny possible (20 y/o at the time) I lose a little sleep here and there over the...

I have a new to me FZJ80 (with 336,741 miles on the clock) that I'm beginning to get familiar with as I begin my baseline. Here's what I know thus far.... I have....all the oil leaks and then some. The oil light is on, good pressure so I'm...

I don't think they were stating that aftermarket lockers don't work better, we all know they do, I think they were attempting to state that rigs equipped with 3X factory Toyota lockers are worth more than those without.

Tried it. No joy as it proved to be a PITA to get the links to line up where you need them with the space provided. Also, no room to turn afterwards. I ended up getting it out with some medieval filter removing device that my father-in-law had...

I was surprised to see how little of a premium the tres locked rigs demanded according to their research honestly. Something like $1800 IIRC? I can add lockers for that!

I found success yesterday afternoon, although not without a little more consternation. New filter on and all is well with the world. Now, onto the seat slide mechanisms.....:confused:

Keep at it. Mine was cranked on there by someone with inhuman strength or a lot of pent up energy. I closed my eyes and pictured myself as a distressed mother, whose baby was stuck inside the oil filter. And with that a sudden surge of...

I'm really digging those seats....

Good day, mud, The purpose of this thread is mainly to document the journey of this Land Cruiser. I unexpectedly bought this LC when I drove it up from Melbourne, FL a couple of months ago. I was driving it to my home in TN, to perform a...

I spent 2.5h yesterday trying to change the oil/filter as a part of baselining my new to me 80. Oil was easy. Filter's still in there. :confused: Tried every trick in the book and it just wasn't my day. I think the PO must've tightened the old...