Not sure this is the correct thread for this subject, but do not put a 3FE in your 1997. You will gain nothing.
Registry 3FE Owners Check-In (6 Viewers)
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Not sure this is the correct thread for this subject, but do not put a 3FE in your 1997. You will gain nothing.
Riley, it has a stock 3FE in it, I was asking if the 4.7 V8 such as in my Tundra was a viable swap?
'92 purchased 3 months ago. First Cruiser, stock except for 33x10 BFG AT's. Going through it slowly before I drop any money into it. Just started having a transmission shifting problem ...so advice is appreciated! 250k stock miles. I posted a full description of my issue a few moments ago.
transmission shifting problem meaning it won't shift??
I bought my first 3fe about 2 month ago. I love it. I have always loved the 80 series, just could never justify having one as my daily driver. I "settled" for a 100 series (see pic), but after 3 years of suffering through 14mpg daily; I had to sell her (still regret it).
So, I sell the 100 and buy a prius as my daily driver. You can laugh, but the difference in my gas bill was enough to put back $150 per month on my daughters college fund.
But what do you know, for my 30th birthday present, my wife let's me buy my dream car as my weekend rig, an old 80 (3FE).
1992, approx. 180k, mostly stock.
Fixes so far:
just fixed a major leak in my windshield wiper reservoir
took out old factory cd player (darn theft lock) and replaced with Clarion single DIN
New Battery
Changed all drive belts (started to squeal on my way out to a camping trip last week)
I love these things.
So, I sell the 100 and buy a prius as my daily driver. You can laugh, but the difference in my gas bill was enough to put back $150 per month on my daughters college fund.
But what do you know, for my 30th birthday present, my wife let's me buy my dream car as my weekend rig, an old 80 (3FE).
1992, approx. 180k, mostly stock.
Fixes so far:
just fixed a major leak in my windshield wiper reservoir
took out old factory cd player (darn theft lock) and replaced with Clarion single DIN
New Battery
Changed all drive belts (started to squeal on my way out to a camping trip last week)
I love these things.
That's a nice, clean 80. Don't feel too bad about having the Prius...there are many days that I wish I had something more fuel efficient to drive for daily tasks.
Shifts, just occasionally doesn't want to shift between 2nd and 3rd. It'll just let the revs keep rising until I mess with the gas pedal or possibly move the shifter around. Lucas oil has seemed to help the most out of anything.
White 92 FJ80. First mod was tires due to dry rot. Sits on 33x12.5/R15 ATZ Mickeys on stock rims , zero rub. New birf's and OME 2.5 coming soon.
I think I just bought a 1991 Land Cruiser FJ80 3F-E... Can anyone confirm before I post here and embarrass myself?
If your 91 has the original engine it is a 3F-E.
92 in Raleigh NC. 185,000 miles. Going strong and I love her. She has her issues, but who doesn't? If you have info on rebuilding front axle, stopping a sunroof leak, or are in Raleigh and just want to connect PM me.
Forgot to post a pic of my baby.
Hello checking in here. I have a 91 & 92 FJ80 3FE. 92 now for parts. I bought 91 in 2002 with 232,000 from second owner college girl in Sacramento. Pretty sure she got it @ 180k from owner of restaurant in S.F. Living in Sacramento so most of the miles are highway.
-new radiator
-new odometer @ 291,000 dang! (Speedometer broke have to replace whole panel)
-brake booster. From 92
-power steering pump from 92
-new starter
-new thermostat & water pump x 2
-transmission filter & fluid
-fuel filter
-EFI main relay
-spark plugs,wires,dist.&rotor x 3
-bypass charcoal
- I am currently @ 334,010 miles
-power steering leaks cannot find the leak. Took it to dealer they said they can't find it & wanted $2200 to replace whole system! That was ten years ago I might have spent $220 on ATF since then. Can't justify that one. Looking for suggestions on that one please.
-new radiator
-new odometer @ 291,000 dang! (Speedometer broke have to replace whole panel)
-brake booster. From 92
-power steering pump from 92
-new starter
-new thermostat & water pump x 2
-transmission filter & fluid
-fuel filter
-EFI main relay
-spark plugs,wires,dist.&rotor x 3
-bypass charcoal
- I am currently @ 334,010 miles
-power steering leaks cannot find the leak. Took it to dealer they said they can't find it & wanted $2200 to replace whole system! That was ten years ago I might have spent $220 on ATF since then. Can't justify that one. Looking for suggestions on that one please.
powermad
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You may get more responses to the steering leak in the main section.
Can't find the leak? How does that work? Is it leaking or not?
Steam off the area, drive it around and start looking for the wet spot.
Can't find the leak? How does that work? Is it leaking or not?
Steam off the area, drive it around and start looking for the wet spot.
I've been on here for a while, but haven't really introduced myself. Got my 91 FJ80 with 153k a few months back and have been doing mostly PM stuff. Treating this as a bit of a restoration job for right now, as well as driving it as my DD. It came with Tacoma 16in rims and Goodyear SA 275/75s, and I will probably upgrade the front brakes with larger rotors when I break into the front axle later this month. I feel pretty damn lucky with this find as I actually kind of fell into owning this truck. My Nissan HB mini truck (which I owned for 11 years and lived to 265k) warped the head. A friend had found this, and when I took a look at it, I couldn't say no. Thanks to everyone for all the great info, it has already helped me immensely with my new project.
