Recent content by Zipbuffalo

Guys, I need advice on replacing some hoses on my 1980 FJ40 (3/80) w/2F. (Bare with me...I'm a newbie at this.) I've had the vehicle for about 4 months and it's always dripped a little bit of anit-freeze. Sometimes these have become more substantial leaks...ie, noticable drips...which I've...

Update or Brake Line Swap Well, I swapped the front brake hoses out this morning, bled them, and tested. A big success! Thanks for all your help. The flare wrenches were key to not stripping the bolts. I also think the tip on spraying with PB Blaster help loosen them up. (I sprayed all the...

Thanks guys for the reply. I went to the library at lunch and look at a Clinton manual on general bleeding...I couldn't find anything in the FSM Body/Chasis from Toyota that I have. I'll order the lines and roll up the sleeves this weekend.

Ok. Sorry for the newbie question...but I need some help in determining if I try this repair or pay the shop. (I've tried searching the site, FAQs, and my FSM...but no luck.) Here's my story. I've had my 1980 (3/80) FJ40 for about two months and love it! I finally got around to getting it...

Congrats!...Besides all the important stuff already mentioned, I went out and bought a fire extinguisher for the vehicle (can't be too safe) and a drip pan for the garage. The drip pan came in handy (not only to keep the floor clean) but to identify the slow leaks I have in mine. Enjoy!

Alright...I'm a little confused. I'm trying to purchase manuals for a 1980 FJ40 manufactured in 3/80. Looking through the FAQs, it seems like the Factory Service Manuals are the recommended ones to get. So I called Toyota Distribution and they listed four manuals (Engine, Chassis, Emissions...

You gotta be kidding!! Richmond, VA...I've been looking for months in this town and eventually had to jump on a plane to score mine...and for a lot more green backs. And now I find out that one was right under my nose...you're killing me. Well congrats on the find...nice color too.

Just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for all the great info on this site. I've been looking for a cruiser for about 5 months and finally got mine a few weeks ago. It really helped having this forum as a resource to answer some basic questions. Now the fun starts... I purchased a...