1989 FJ62 Project
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Well done mate you'll save a heap doing it yourself
orangefj45
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great thread keith!
most of the work on these rigs can be done by just about anybody. having a shop do it can and will be a lot more expensive but it's usually the labor that kills you. i oughtta know.
when you do the engine oil pan gasket, there are a few tricks to getting it doen right the first time.
1) make sure all surfaces are extremely clean and there is no trace of the old gasket or any adhesives used in the past.
2) use an OEM gasket
3) tighten the bolts in sequence 6-10 times, until the gasket just barely squoshes out. i use permatex gasket adhesive ( comes in a copper colored shorty spray can with a white plastic cap ) on both sides of the gasket. a couple of coats seem to work well. i also use a dab of "the right stuff" ( high grade silicone adhesive that's oil and fuel resistant ) in the 4 corners.
4) once the bolts are tightened down properly, i remove them one at a time and put a drop of blue loctite on them. they can and will work themselves loose otherwise. heat expansion comes into play. same goes for transmission pan bolts.
keep up the good work, i'll talk to you later this week.
hth
georg @ valley hybrids
most of the work on these rigs can be done by just about anybody. having a shop do it can and will be a lot more expensive but it's usually the labor that kills you. i oughtta know.
when you do the engine oil pan gasket, there are a few tricks to getting it doen right the first time.
1) make sure all surfaces are extremely clean and there is no trace of the old gasket or any adhesives used in the past.
2) use an OEM gasket
3) tighten the bolts in sequence 6-10 times, until the gasket just barely squoshes out. i use permatex gasket adhesive ( comes in a copper colored shorty spray can with a white plastic cap ) on both sides of the gasket. a couple of coats seem to work well. i also use a dab of "the right stuff" ( high grade silicone adhesive that's oil and fuel resistant ) in the 4 corners.
4) once the bolts are tightened down properly, i remove them one at a time and put a drop of blue loctite on them. they can and will work themselves loose otherwise. heat expansion comes into play. same goes for transmission pan bolts.
keep up the good work, i'll talk to you later this week.
hth
georg @ valley hybrids
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Georg - Thanks for the tips. I have a new OEM gasket just waiting to be installed. Trying to find the time... I have a lot of little projects backing up too, power window repair, replace the front turn signals, remove the cruise control, and replace the steering column trim. I am getting the front seats redone this week.
I'll give you a call this week to discuss my transmission strategy or strategies.
I'll give you a call this week to discuss my transmission strategy or strategies.
orangefj45
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the oil pan gasket replacement is a lot easier and quicker with the trans out. so maybe we should lump that in with the trans conversion? just a thought. if the rear main seal is leaking, then it'll definetly make more sense to do it all in one shot. that way you can spend yopur time fixing all the other stuff.....
i'll be up for a while, call me tonight if you want.
georg
i'll be up for a while, call me tonight if you want.
georg
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Working on the interior. Decided to have the seats redone. Couldnt bring myself to pay SOR big $$ for a seat bottom cover and stuffing.
Had a local shop do both seats, $150 ea. I will have the back seat and door panels done as soon as I get more $$.
Had a local shop do both seats, $150 ea. I will have the back seat and door panels done as soon as I get more $$.
Nice job. My '88 is getting much of the same, and we sound alot alike from an experience level. Keep posting your progress!
Nick
Nick
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Did some demo work today and replaced a few broken parts.
Aftermarket cruiser control, gone! Replaced the broken steering column cover with one I got from another mud member. Also replaced a broken front turn signal.
Aftermarket cruiser control, gone! Replaced the broken steering column cover with one I got from another mud member. Also replaced a broken front turn signal.
Nice progress. I probably will take out my cruise control too.....hasn't worked for 10+ years now.
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Not on the list but the old lift gate shocks were driving me crazy. No way I was going to buy OEM replacements @ $140.00 ea.
I went with some aftermarket replacements for $49.31 total with shipping from lift support depot. I save a few bucks by purchasing them off ebay: 2 Liftgate Lift Supports Toyota Land Cruiser 1980-1989 - eBay (item 370466702367 end time Feb-12-11 11:11:52 PST)
Fastest shipping I have ever had. I ordered them late in the afternoon and they arrived the next day. Freaked me out! I was trying to remember what I had purchased...
I went with some aftermarket replacements for $49.31 total with shipping from lift support depot. I save a few bucks by purchasing them off ebay: 2 Liftgate Lift Supports Toyota Land Cruiser 1980-1989 - eBay (item 370466702367 end time Feb-12-11 11:11:52 PST)
Fastest shipping I have ever had. I ordered them late in the afternoon and they arrived the next day. Freaked me out! I was trying to remember what I had purchased...
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The accelerator kept sticking so it had to go. But I guess toyotas are known for accelerating on thier own....
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Replaced the broken passenger door power window switch. Shop estimate $495.00. I got a replacement switch from a fellow mud member for $20.00 and did the work myself.
Found some butcher work done by the PO. New door panels are now on the list...
Found some butcher work done by the PO. New door panels are now on the list...
Yeah but it's still a Landcruiser so it'll still work and do it's job just fine.
Thanks for the link on the shocks, probably gonna add those to my list now.
No cruise control? Eek! I can't live without my cruise. How much would it have cost to replace it?
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I'm back.. Cruiser had been sitting for about six months with a bad water pump. Big thanks to Georg @ Valley hybrids, emailed him my problem and he ordered all the parts I needed for the repairs and shipped them to me. I'm on a roll, next project is the oil pan gasket.
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Had the day off, so I loaded up the tools and headed over to my buddy's house to knock out a couple of items on my list. Oil Pan Gasket and Transmission pan gasket.
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The transmission pan gasket was pretty simple and I have had the pan off before to clean the filter and magnets. Cleaned everything up and new factory cork gasket installed.
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Oil Pan - What a pain... Pan looked in good shape, however upon inspection, it looked liked it might be cracked. It turned out to be a weld repair and who ever did the welding either for got to grid gasket surface smooth. It pays to have friends that like to help and have the right tools.
Once the pan was ready for the gasket to be mounted, it seemed like a poor fitting gasket, see picture, the u shape area of the gasket seemed to long and the gasket didnt sit flush.
It is a fatory gasket, so we used the black gasket sealent that came with the gasket and got it to seat flush on the pan prior to re-installing.
Total savings: $400.00
Shop Estimate for oil pan gasket replacement: $500.
Doing it myself:
6 hours of labor and $100 in parts and fluids.
Once the pan was ready for the gasket to be mounted, it seemed like a poor fitting gasket, see picture, the u shape area of the gasket seemed to long and the gasket didnt sit flush.
It is a fatory gasket, so we used the black gasket sealent that came with the gasket and got it to seat flush on the pan prior to re-installing.
Total savings: $400.00
Shop Estimate for oil pan gasket replacement: $500.
Doing it myself:
6 hours of labor and $100 in parts and fluids.
orangefj45
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nice going Keith!!! 
a lot of the maintenance type work on cruisers, like the projects you're tinkering with, are'nt that difficult. you just have to have the time and tools and a place to do it all.
the oem pan gasket is the only way to go. i won't install anything else.
keep up the good work and thanks for sending business my way.
georg @ valley hybrids
a lot of the maintenance type work on cruisers, like the projects you're tinkering with, are'nt that difficult. you just have to have the time and tools and a place to do it all.
the oem pan gasket is the only way to go. i won't install anything else.
keep up the good work and thanks for sending business my way.
georg @ valley hybrids
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Bummer way to start the day, failed smog test...
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