It was time to start pulling the engine apart.
Also, since I was now effectively stranded on the mountain, I had Carvana deliver the only other Toyota that could help average out the miles per gallon used among the two...
The truck made it to the top of the mountain but my immediate thought was a blown head gasket. I started by removing the front grill and taking out the old radiator and the fan clutch. I didn't like what I saw. In addition to the symptoms of a blown head gasket, the engine was also caked in grease.
I added a Bowfin Cruisers roof rack. Incredible customer service from Patrick who helped ensured the roof rack would be delivered up to the cabin since I don't get regular mail service there. As I drove the truck around the mountains, I envisioned a build that would 1) Be the vehicle platform to...
During this period of time, I moved to a cabin in the mountains of Western North Carolina. It was a small town. At an elevation of 4,000 feet and a bit of isolation, the truck was not anywhere near a Land Cruiser mechanic so I had two goals: 1) Perform as much preventative maintenance as...
I immediately drove the truck from New Jersey down to Florida and it drove perfectly. Down in Florida, I had two shops work on the truck. First, one shop added ARB front and rear bumpers. The tires were changed 285/75/16 KO2s. The wheels were original and needed to go. In their place are Pro...
Hi all -
This marks my attempt to document the build progress of my FZJ80 over the past two years. Here, I'll share my mistakes and lessons learned, along with any regrets coupled with successes. I hope that I can give back to this community as much I have learned. I've added fewer than 5,000...