'85 Land Cruiser fj60
2F engine
Parked for 8 years
This Cruiser was given to me from a friend who couldn't let it go, but his wife was done with it parked in the drive for the past 8 years. I have done some minor work on it, changed the fluids, dropped and attempted to clean the rusted fuel tank, etc.
The problem is it just started knocking in the engine pretty loud from what appears to be the passenger's side around the 3rd cylinder at or below the valve cover. Have a shop manual, but it doesn't have a troubleshooting section. I have read a number of forums but can't find a good answer. Since its in the top of the engine I am guessing a valve problem? Any suggestions on where to look and what to tackle first would be appreciated.
Also, the engine was sluggish, not a lot of power before this all happened. I have it parked, ordered an engine gasket kit, and will remove the valve cover when the kit comes. I've no experience with an fj60 and am hoping for some direction.
2F engine
Parked for 8 years
This Cruiser was given to me from a friend who couldn't let it go, but his wife was done with it parked in the drive for the past 8 years. I have done some minor work on it, changed the fluids, dropped and attempted to clean the rusted fuel tank, etc.
The problem is it just started knocking in the engine pretty loud from what appears to be the passenger's side around the 3rd cylinder at or below the valve cover. Have a shop manual, but it doesn't have a troubleshooting section. I have read a number of forums but can't find a good answer. Since its in the top of the engine I am guessing a valve problem? Any suggestions on where to look and what to tackle first would be appreciated.
Also, the engine was sluggish, not a lot of power before this all happened. I have it parked, ordered an engine gasket kit, and will remove the valve cover when the kit comes. I've no experience with an fj60 and am hoping for some direction.