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    SOLD San Antonio, TX: ARB FJ80 rear bumper with dual swing outs and back up light.

    I will take it.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Thanks! Great thread on your rebuild. Is there anything you would have done differently? I want to go all out as well (at least as much as I can afford). This rig has been with me for too long and through too much to put another band aid and keep my fingers crossed that it works.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Goode's Off Road in Rowlett.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Unfortunately I don't.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Lead time is less of a concern than getting a quality product. What did you wind up doing? How did it work out for you? Thanks.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Long story that is documented on this forum from back in 2007. I blew the rear seal when I was in the middle of nowhere TX, no phone. I tried to limp in and the engine blew. It was my DD so I had to get something done, but I was short of cash. I found a guy who would put in a recycled engine...
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Thanks Ian. Is there someone that you would recommend that is better than most? Thanks!
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Correction. Powertrain products doesn't offer remans, for the 80 anymore. We are going to try to get one from Jarco.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    Kernal, Thank you for the list. This will really help me to guide the restoration. I appreciate your help.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    kbellve, I am going with powertrain products. I had wanted to use Jarco, but my mechanic had never used them and had good experiences with powertrain products. I will update as I move forward.
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    What Would You Replace Under The Hood For Restoration

    After years of band aids I am finally going to do it right. I have a '96 with 178K on the clock, bad engine and rusty cooling. I am having a re-manufactured engine put in along with a new cooling system. While they are in there I am going to replace the oil sending unit which had struggled in...
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    For sale, Wanted,Trade and Free Tread

    Are the flares still available? Trailer hitch receiver? Thanks!
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    LC Mechanic in or near Dallas

    Can I please get recommendations for a good FJ80 mechanic in or near Dallas? I have a '96 LC with 158K miles that has been a second car and needs some love. She has been neglected and I want to get her back to daily driver condition without breaking the bank. Thanks for your help! Lonnie
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    HELP Blown Engine of '96

    Update on Blown Engine I found a guy that is going to put in an engine from a burned out 97 in for $4200. I don't know that I can beat that. I posted about it the other day but didn't get any hits so I pasted it below. I will have him do an autopsy on the old engine and give y'all a full...
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    Replacing engine in '96

    Thanks to the incredible resources at ih8mud I was able to find a good used engine from a local mechanic recommended on an old thread who will install. This is an incredible resource and I thank all the mud haters for their input and expertise. Newbie Alert....Are there any questions that I...
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    HELP Blown Engine of '96

    Total Cost Let's assume that the engine is completely shot. For an apples to apples comparison what should my over the curb cost for a new engine (parts and labor), install used engine (labor only assuming I can find one), or any other viable total cost option? As you can tell I am a newbie...
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    HELP Blown Engine of '96

    I'm going to call on that motor in New Braunfels. Anyone know a cruiser shop in Dallas-Fort Worth for a second opinion and installation? If CruiserDan can get me an engine for around $3k how much for labor, hg, etc. I am going to try to get some more post-mortem info for the forensic teams...
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    HELP Blown Engine of '96

    I'm a newbie. Got the cruiser in 98 with 36k and has been an everyday since then. Last summer I had an oil leak and took it in. They replaced the rear seal and I still had a leak then they replaced the oil pan gasket. I was concerned about a pinging at acceleration, dealer said it was...
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    HELP Blown Engine of '96

    Please help. I blew the engine on my '96 this weekend. Just got off the phone with the dealership and was told that a rebuilt is $9400 and a factory short block is $8400. I am devastated. I am looking around now for a recycle. Any other suggestions? The engine blowing is a complete shock...
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