1978 Barn door FJ55 "daily driver"

samc2447 · Oct 9, 2021

Put a new starter in while you're in there. Denso reman

bobm · Oct 9, 2021

Clean in there

gonzopancho · Oct 9, 2021

Underbody

PabloCruise · Oct 10, 2021

gonzopancho said:
You’re … um… not the only one.

I bet!!!

PabloCruise · Oct 10, 2021

samc2447 said:
Put a new starter in while you're in there. Denso reman

Yep! It is a handful doing it in the 100, and that engine bay is wide enough you can sit in there.
Would not want to do it in the Pig engine bay:

PabloCruise · Oct 10, 2021

gonzopancho said:
So of course once it runs, a few small leaks are found, and that just won’t do.

Tear the manifolds and valve covers off!

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Looks like you are on track to replace the gaskets on the coolant bypass pipes. Good practice if you are chasing leaks. I did the rear when I replaced the starter a few weeks ago. Will do the front when I do the timing belt soon:

Devils Paw 80 · Oct 10, 2021

gonzopancho said:
Base is a Lexus color: Eminent White Pearl, so tri-coat.

I’m trying to pick a blue. Considering VooDoo but will consider what the sty thinks.

Voodoo is a good choice. Two tone or not? Really cool project, looking forward to more photos.

gonzopancho · Oct 13, 2021

Can’t let @Cgn1976 have all the tear down fun.

Pistons will get new rings. (Engine only had 36k miles on it.)

gonzopancho · Oct 13, 2021

Clean bottom end

gonzopancho · Oct 13, 2021

Rod bearings seem fine

gonzopancho · Oct 23, 2021

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gonzopancho · Oct 23, 2021

gonzopancho said:
Both of these are in @FloridaFJ80's yard (Land Cruiser Heaven) now.

Too much swine on my hands... (with apologies to Styx).

Well I'd go out cruising, but I've no place
To go and all night to get there
Is it any wonder I'm not a criminal

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