80 Died. Time to figure out her value

[mudgudgeon]

Is it a bad idea to clean up the block internally when swapping over all of my accessories - i.e. remove sludge and what not from the crank area?

Just drain the oil, wipe out what you can readily wipe out.
After its running, use a diesel oil for a few oil change cycles to clean out any sludge and crud slowly.

 

[TomH]

@Colbino If that is the motor on Marketplace then buyer beware. I have no specific info but I saw the posting and then later that day or the next day saw someone else post that the motor they are showing is not the one they are selling. I really didn't pay much attention so my info could be wrong. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

 

[Colbino]

It is in fact that marketplace one. It's one of the only ones in my area that I could find. The other one was an unknown condition 300k for 3x the price.

 

[SNLC]

A used motor is always gonna be a bit of a gamble.
But, there's things you can do to reduce the gamble before you buy.

Is the used engine running and in a vehicle?
If so, go see a cold start. Doors or start clearly?
Pull the oil cap, is it clean inside? No sludge?
Pull the plugs, inspect the plug tips.
Do a compression test. (a gauge is sub $50)
Does the overall condition suggest neglect? Or looked after?

If it's not in a vehicle,
Inspect plugs
Turn the engine over by hand. Does it turn over freely? If not, pass.
Check inside oil cap, check dipstick. Any sign of sludge or water? If yes, pass
Overall condition? If it looks neglected, reconsider your life choices.

I wouldn't buy an engine sight unseen, or if seller wasn't willing to let me check the above.
If buying unseen, only way would be from a reputable seller who would honour a warranty, and cover return shipping.



Potentially, depending on the failure.
You'll know a soon as you pull the head off.

I put a used engine in mine. It was put off the car when i bought it.
Checked all of the above. Installed it as is (resealed the sump before installing), then found it had no compression when i started it.
Blown head gasket.
I already new the bottom end was OK from resting sump seal, so I put a new head gasket and seal kit in it, along with a bunch of new sensors.
My logic being, if i decided to rebuild my original engine, I could resell the running used engine and recover the costs.
If i didn't do a rebuild, the used engine was in good shape for the foreseeable future.

Just buy it from a reputable seller, ie a vendor that is well known. Or member here with the same reputation. Skip all that, most people can’t do that on their own and or need to buy non-local to get the best deal-engine.

Plenty of sources here on the forum for a good 1FZFE take out. I have x2 in my shop but both need a rebuild. One has OG head and 460,000, a testament to the mighty 1FZ.

Cheers

 

[TomH]

It is in fact that one! Please tell me more.

I don't know any more, not even sure my info is correct.

Like I said, I saw the post for the 1FZ-FE and then later saw another 1FZ-FE post that said the motor they are selling is not the one in the ad. I assumed the second post was referring to the post selling the motor but again, I didn't do any investigation to confirm. It's not like there are a lot of 1FZ-FE posts around here.

It caught my attention because of my stolen/recovered land cruiser and I thought maybe something was going on there.

Did the seller say the motor was out and the only evidence of it running is that video in the ad?

 

[Colbino]

I've decided to move on from the LC and will be posting it in multiple locations within the next few days, but I wanted you guys to know first in case someone one here is interested in it.
$5,000 obo.

 

[azusa]

GLWS!!

 

[YAAK450]

I've decided to move on from the LC and will be posting it in multiple locations within the next few days, but I wanted you guys to know first in case someone one here is interested in it.
$5,000 obo.

I'd possibly be interested. Do you have any more pictures you could post? Preferably of the engine bay and undercarriage

 

[Colbino]

I'd possibly be interested. Do you have any more pictures you could post? Preferably of the engine bay and undercarriage

I don't have any readily available but I can take some this weekend and post them on here.

 

[YAAK450]

I don't have any readily available but I can take some this weekend and post them on here.

Ok sounds good. Im looking for a Father/Daughter project and this might be just what I'm looking for