1/79 FJ55LG-KA (1 Viewer)

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

1/79 FJ55LG-KA Regular Maintence ,

Today

My Trusty Union Sango C-110 Filter & Mobile 1 10W40 High Mileage , My Long term Reliability Recipe

 

[ToyotaMatt]

1/79 FJ55LG-KA

Super Bright Blue LED Bulbs Cluster Meter Upgrade

 

[PabloCruise]

That is a '79 Pig?

She looks to have the earlier turn signals, and does not have a '79 grille. Some parts swaps may have take place...

Cool Pig though!

 

[onemanarmy]

appears to have the later left side gauge cluster, with the brake and fasten belts warning lights integrated.

need to see the rear/taillights

 

[FJ40 MATT]

I think that truck was being sold by vintage offroad a while ago, so that explains it

 

[bobm]

Twas

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

The engine was running a bit rich after a comprehensive tune up , also i could grab the upper RAD hose with my hand after a long

drive and hold on to it without getting burned by heat , so I suspected a Stuck open Thermostat or No Thermostat at all ?

When removing the upper housing , One of the 8mm bolts came out way to easy and covered with Silicon ,

It was broke off and the Re-Installed by the PO Glue-Style


Well , Come to find out the thermostat was Indeed stuck Wide-Open , Its also is a Aftermarket part

Aftermarket parts SUCK ! PERIOD ..................


After Too Much PB blaster with no success , I opted for a torch & heat method

It still would not budge !

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[bobm]

Happened in my Fj40 years ago. Drill them out and install Stainless steel heli-coils, and use Stainless steel bolts, you will never have a problem with that again.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

The broken stud has all-ready been heli coiled , and cross threaded at that

 

[bobm]

Oooppsssyyy

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I sourced a complete thermostat Housing Kit from Racer65 & installed it successfully

I also used 00295-00103 Toyota OEM FIPG ( Oil Pan & Cam Shaft Housing Sealant ) on all gasket surfaces

I opted for a Silicon 5/8 Heater Hose from oil cooler i sourced form NAPA , This stuff is easy to work with and clamps well Too !

i used All New stainless steel OEM-Type Hose clamps from CityRacer as well

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[bobm]

Put anything on the bolts? So it don't happen again

 

[PabloCruise]

Much better!

 

[PabloCruise]

Put anything on the bolts? So it don't happen again

You thinking anti-seize?

 

[bobm]

Yup