Hi all. I've lurked a while and been able to keep my DD 95 FJ80 (245K miles) on the road with all the info here. I need more help.
I've got a HG leak I am guessing-- strong smell of coolant in exhaust and having to top off the reservoir. AND after fixing a bunch of oil leaks (distrib, crankshaft, oil pump) it is still needing oil topped off way too frequently and I have not found the cause.
Do I pull the head and get outside help or is it wise to swap in a rebuilt engine? I want to do as much as I can myself (besides the engine shop for the head) but I am an amateur. I've successfully replaced the radiator, PHH, starter 2x, oil pump seal, crankshaft seal, distributor O-ring, but nothing as deep as the head or swapping.
If doing the head is best-- where's a good TLC shop in the Raleigh/Durham area? I'm in Hillsborough.
I've got a HG leak I am guessing-- strong smell of coolant in exhaust and having to top off the reservoir. AND after fixing a bunch of oil leaks (distrib, crankshaft, oil pump) it is still needing oil topped off way too frequently and I have not found the cause.
Do I pull the head and get outside help or is it wise to swap in a rebuilt engine? I want to do as much as I can myself (besides the engine shop for the head) but I am an amateur. I've successfully replaced the radiator, PHH, starter 2x, oil pump seal, crankshaft seal, distributor O-ring, but nothing as deep as the head or swapping.
If doing the head is best-- where's a good TLC shop in the Raleigh/Durham area? I'm in Hillsborough.