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Changing out the timing set requires dropping the upper oil pan. That gave access the the crank and bearing inspection. Should been done there if there was a knock.
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This is news to me that you can still buy a brand new block assembly from Toyota for about $4,000.
I love the idea of a brand new block with a refreshed top end (machined head w/ mls gasket and ARP studs, water pump, timing chain, thermostat and more)
Honestly I would not blame the mechanic for any of this. I dont know if this is a large shop or a small shop but either way having a stall tied up waiting on engine work for an old truck is bad business. If the truck was brought to him for the head gasket and he was told to check things out thing that is exactly what he did. Most shops wont do internal engine work because it is quicker and more profitable to swap a rebuilt engine in. It is also less liability for the shop. This is not a situation where a mechanic put a bad part back in like changing a timing belt and afterwards telling you, oh by the way, you need a new water pump. Its like going into to surgery to have your appendix removed and blaming the surgeon afterwards because he found that you have cancer while he was in there.
Yes, I want to clarify that I believe as well my mechanic was just doing his job. I just wanted second opinions to justify that.late to the discussion here. Put simply, it is difficult to be a mechanic and run a business.
doing work myself for myself, I always find other things as I go, or after I finished one thing there is something else coming up.
The worst is when someone knows a very little and thinks it's easy, cheap and fast. Like harry potter magic.
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$3490 shipping will probably be a bitch
Lastly, I also agree I need to get more aquatinted with the local mudders. You guys have already been a ton of help in my few months in the community. I hold to it that this is the greatest forum for any topic ever created.
Will do. My boss's best friend has an 80 Series he moved from Texas with and froze the block on a ski trip. I was told Rising Sun members hooked him up with a really good deal on a used one and were super supportive while he did the swap.Come on over and check us out. We are the "local mudders".
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Maybe your mechanic will agree to discount a motor swap since he missed the rod knock. Worth asking to apply the labor charge for the timing chain to a motor swap if you do the FZJ80.Appreciate the response. I agree the cheapest option is to put another FZJ80 motor in and the most expensive is an LS swap. The thing that bugs me the most here is that I could have put the $4k spent on the head and other repairs on a new engine.
Kinda off subject. We did an oil change on a customers car, when she picked it up I was accused of putting a 1000 miles on her car. I explained to was impossible to put 1000 miles on the car in the two hours it was at our shop. My point yes it is tough being a mechanic and or shop owner. It has been 15 years since I closed and lately I have been thinking of opening a shop. Probably just do Cruisers and Jeeps. I know Jeeps a voodo on here.Honestly I would not blame the mechanic for any of this. I dont know if this is a large shop or a small shop but either way having a stall tied up waiting on engine work for an old truck is bad business. If the truck was brought to him for the head gasket and he was told to check things out thing that is exactly what he did. Most shops wont do internal engine work because it is quicker and more profitable to swap a rebuilt engine in. It is also less liability for the shop. This is not a situation where a mechanic put a bad part back in like changing a timing belt and afterwards telling you, oh by the way, you need a new water pump. Its like going into to surgery to have your appendix removed and blaming the surgeon afterwards because he found that you have cancer while he was in there.
Ma'am, we apologize for driving your car 500 mph for 2 hours straight. LMAOKinda off subject. We did an oil change on a customers car, when she picked it up I was accused of putting a 1000 miles on her car. I explained to was impossible to put 1000 miles on the car in the two hours it was at our shop. My point yes it is tough being a mechanic and or shop owner. It has been 15 years since I closed and lately I have been thinking of opening a shop. Probably just do Cruisers and Jeeps. I know Jeeps a voodo on here.
Why do you assume you’d wait multiple weeks? They’re available.Anyone know where I can find the below bearings without waiting multiple weeks?
Bearings - Toyota (11701-66031-04)
They don’t seem to be in stock anywhere in Colorado, and when I check out the expected arrival date is pretty brutal.Why do you assume you’d wait multiple weeks? They’re available.
Partsouq has them. I usually get parts within a week.They don’t seem to be in stock anywhere in Colorado, and when I check out the expected arrival date is pretty brutal.
I agree. I’ve done this a couple of times one engine with some visible marring on the crank. I take some fine grit emery cloth wet with isopropyl alcohol and clean the crank surfaces to ensure there isn’t any old bearing material stuck on.If it runs good, roll a set of bearings (replace rods and mains) and drive it. Your signature says LC has 153,000 miles. Unless crank is horrible it should be fine. You could run a can of motor honey or STP in oil see if knock goes away with heavy oil, meaning bearing isn't terrible. Pan gasket and bearings is a inexpensive fix and will get you thru winter. When I was 24 buying a new engine wasn't in the cards. Fixing what I had was always the best way to go. Good Luck