And, so it begins, head gasket for our FZJ80...

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Cleaning up the exhaust heat shields to find a number of stress cracks. I guess I shouldn't be surprised considering how many heat cycles they've gone through in 165k miles but, I still am. It will give me a chance to see how badly I can screw them up with my TIG welder...

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I agree Joe...

More clean up on the block and pistons, picked the head up from having the work done.

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Head work done at HRT in Durham, 1 week turnaround, total out the door was $545. It's the second time I've used them and been happy with their work each time. Nothing of note during clean/inspect/testing, decked to bring in spec though he said it was pretty flat.

I've got to continue to clean up the engine bay, replace the water pump and get things organized to put it back together. I'll watch the IdahoDoug video and try to find anything I've forgotten before I put the head back on Sat am. Not going wheeling this weekend?, come by an watch, help, enjoy some lunch and an adult beverage...:beer:
 
After watching the dvd from IdahoDoug, as Darin mentioned, the FSM is the bible, I was a bit underwhelmed by the content. Lots of quality information, yet, don't recall seeing anything regarding the actual installation of the head gasket, head/torque sequence, surface/gasket prep...the actual "meat" of the project. Must be due to the fact it's obvious, stated in the FSM, no variations but follow the FSM. Just found it curious to not even see an image of the item being replaced, goes from wiping down block/cylinders to cam installation/torque sequence, skipping the actual installation of the head gasket.

But, that's just me. Kind of watching one of those Yeti shows on Discovery, you watch, learn a lot but never get the money shot of the Yeti.

Regardless, I've got to get busy and finish this task...
 
Looking good Jerry, lots of little bits to keep track og. The FSM is a must have.

Be happy that you are not building a two piece fan shroud for a Bronco II with a 289 transplant. Basically has to be all together and tacked just to test the fit.
 
I got home from my trip to phoenix, good thing I enjoyed some record/near record days in the southwest desert, but that's a story for another day.

Johnny offered some time and brought a surprise guest set of hands, Jason to help me get the head back on. Following the FSM, I installed the intake manifold/plenum before installing the head. Sure makes getting to those pain in the ass bolt easy to install, looking back through the FSM, they recommend leaving them on for removal also...DOOOH!

I didn't take pics, @jfz80 snapped a couple, hope he posts the up, I'll take some later today.

Thanks agains guys, couldn't have done it solo for sure...:beer:
 
Just got home and always glad to help even if it was just snapping pics and drinking your beer :D

Here's a few I got. She purty alright

Installing upper half of intake under close supervision of the ankle dwelling brown dog

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Torque to 30ft lbs following FSM sequence and then add a 90* twist in same sequence

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The long sigh of relief for having your head back on straight and the relief of dealing with problems that can be solved with a wrench.
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Awesome, glad you guys were able to help and Jerry, one step closer back to on the road! I'd rather been doing that than mudding and sanding drywall :D

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Thats gotya be nice. I have long wanted/considered an engine bay creeper. Good score Jerry. That looks like a nice unit that doesn't compromise stability for the flat stowage.
 
Mtbcoach said:
Watching one of the many "Build" TV shows, found a tool that will help me get my 80 back on the road. Gets me where I need to be without having to find a way to support myself over the engine bay. Early Christmas present to use during my holiday break...

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How do you like this thing so far? I've seen it in the Summit Racing catalog over the years and keep thinking about getting one. Are they as good as the reviews make them out to be or help up to a point?

I genuinely want to know. My back feels like a twisted pretzel after standing over my truck's engine bay for too long.
 
Get him one, then he should be able to get your rig back to you in two weeks.
 
Green Hell Mustang said:
How do you like this thing so far? I've seen it in the Summit Racing catalog over the years and keep thinking about getting one. Are they as good as the reviews make them out to be or help up to a point?

I genuinely want to know. My back feels like a twisted pretzel after standing over my truck's engine bay for too long.
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I've only played on it, testing positions and places I can reach. However, very stable and surprisingly comfortable. I opted for the newer "I" beam design with a hitch pin for the base support and better wheel clearance for working from sides.

For me, no toy, essential tool, $180 delivered way cheaper than low back surgery...
 
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