Search results for query: *

Forum search Google search

  1. edwards_rljr

    I need advice on possible FJ Cruiser puchase /How much rust is "normal"

    Ok, so I'm looking for some advice from the FJ community about this potential purchase. I've been looking off and on for a while, and ran across a 2008 FJ Cruiser for sale that has about 110k on it. It's the 6 speed, which I want. It has the locker, A-trac, inverter, subwoofer, and the button...
  2. edwards_rljr

    Seeking powder coating advice/opinions

    I'm no expert on powder coating and am looking for some advice or opinions from people that have some experience with it. I recently took some parts from my FJ40 to have them sandblasted and powder coated thinking this would be THE BEST way to restore and preserve these old parts that can be...
  3. edwards_rljr

    1978 FJ40 front and rear heater core questions - what is rear made of ?

    Due to a leak at my water pump, following a coolant flush, and my OCD, I'm now going though my whole cooling / heating system in my 1978 FJ40 and have everything taken apart and have a few questions. I've read a few threads on here concerning heaters and cores but haven't found one that talks...
  4. edwards_rljr

    FJ40 Cooling/Heating System: heater pipes/heater valve

    Background: About 10 years ago, I put a new radiator, water pump, thermostat, and hoses on my 1978 FJ40. I was pretty new to all this at the time and when I took it all apart back then, there were lots of rusty parts, of course, and I decided to have my radiator frame sandblasted and powder...
  5. edwards_rljr

    need help with electrical or battery problem

    My '93 FZJ80 has been starting up fine until recently and now the battery doesn't seem to be holding a charge... or so I thought... I'm wondering if it's possible for a battery charger to ruin a good battery ? Here's what has happened ... My FJ40's battery was dead... I went and bought a...
  6. edwards_rljr

    strange problem with low idle after flushing and new radiator install

    ok, so after over a week of delays, I finally finished with my new radiator job last night... have only had '93 80 for almost 2 months and the radiator was leaking a little at the top tank seam... when i started the job, the coolant was a nasty brownish color... flushed the system out with old...
  7. edwards_rljr

    Looking for advice on 1993 FZJ80 Radiator replacement job

    I have had my new-to-me 1993 80 (225,000 mi) for about a month now and I new that it had a few issues when I bought it, one of which is a leak at the radiator tank seam. The leak doesn't seem to be that bad at this point but of course it's only going to get worse and possibly leave me stranded...
  8. edwards_rljr

    need opinions on rebuilt trans/t-case-still leaking

    I had a mechanic rebuild my 4 spd trans and t-case (and clutch) in my 06/1978 FJ40 a few months ago and there are still a couple of leaks... it's not pouring out but considering the amount of money I spent on parts and labor for this, I don't think it should be leaking at all... judging from...
  9. edwards_rljr

    need serious advice on trans/tcase/front diff. issues

    ok... first a little background... I have a '78 FJ40 and I just spent about $2300 having my transmission, t-case and clutch rebuilt.. my mechanic told me that all my tranny gears were in good shape so the rebuild consisted of all new bearings and seals, gaskets, syncros AND that $500+ ring...
  10. edwards_rljr

    questions about surface rust on ring and pinion

    I have a '78 FJ40 and I posted here a few weeks ago about my rear differential that I was having trouble with and I ended up buying a used front 3rd member off ebay that was listed as being in 'good used conditioin' ... I paid around $185 shipping and all... I got it the other day and have been...
  11. edwards_rljr

    Can a front 3rd be used on the rear ?

    This might be a stupid question but I don't have any experience with differentials and I was wondering if a front 3rd member from a FJ40 can be used to replace a bad rear 3rd member on the same year model or are they different and not interchangeable ?
  12. edwards_rljr

    HELP! I need expert advice on rear differential problems

    I'm new to this site. I have a 06/1978 FJ40 that I've owned for almost 8 years and prior to buying my cruiser, I had no real mechanical experience to speak of besides changing the oil in my truck and I have learned a lot over the last 8 years mainly because I wanted to learn and also because I...
Back
Top Bottom