Bought a used 1996 1FZ-FE engine to rebuild. Started on rebuilding the head and discovered that the cams have
made contact with the head on the #7 cradle. Cams do not currently contact cradle when installed. Cams have been removed before and about half the caps were installed in wrong...
I have a 96 with 500,000 miles. Has what sounds like timing chain noise. No knocks or heavy noises. Uses no oil at start up or driving.
Option 1. New short block/head from Toyota. total cost of project ~ $6500
Option 2. Rebuilt long block. ~ $5000
Option 3. Rebuild this engine ~...
I was member when LSLC first started and had a beige 94 FJ80 with J springs that Nolan helped install and full roof rack bought from Jim Reiss.
That cruiser was sold to my brother years ago and was repurchased about a year ago. It is in Semi rough shape cosmetically. I have been looking for...