That's exactly who I was going to use, just from some posts I had seen. It's 22.50, on their website...
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That's exactly who I was going to use, just from some posts I had seen. It's 22.50, on their website...
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Thanks for the info. I am going to try Liberty in Cary and see what comes back. Might help me sleep a little easier, though I did read a story on mud where a guy had this test done periodically and still blew a gasket without warning.
Well I think you can still blow one without warning, but as long as you haven't let it overheat it shouldn't be catastrophic. The test will let you know if you've got a small perforation in the gasket, but not to the point of failure....
I'd just drive it and when it blows (if it ever does as some have over 200k and no issues) be sure to have AAA to have it towed home. As longs as you don't drive it overheating you should be ok after it's fixed.
I do watch my temp gauge on a regular basis and the wife has been trained to as well when she drives it. I was a little paranoid at first but hardly think about it anymore...
I do watch my temp gauge on a regular basis and the wife has been trained to as well when she drives it. I was a little paranoid at first but hardly think about it anymore...
I think they do it for Mark Jacobson Toyota as well. I had them machine the head for my 40 and they did a great job.
Welcome aboard Jason!
Hey Jason, don't fret over the head gasket, a test is worthwhile but it is not something that fails at a specific interval. I am over 220k on the original AFAIK.
Also, Fred Anderson Toyota in North Raleigh provides the club a nice discount on parts, I recommend them over an out-of-state dealer who has no relationship to the club.
Also, Fred Anderson Toyota in North Raleigh provides the club a nice discount on parts, I recommend them over an out-of-state dealer who has no relationship to the club.
You should try to make the trip or at least the meeting on Saturday. Like the guys have mentioned, HG's aren't that common of a failure to lose sleep over. I don't know what your experience is with Toyota 4x4s, but they are designed to handle tough conditions in the roughest parts of the world. Yeah stuff can break and fail on anything, but unless you are showing signs of HG issues (bubbles in the coolant overflow, coolant in the oil, oil in the coolant, etc.) you should be fine.
Having said that I would recommend a good baseline of any truck after buying it. Before a road trip with it, I'd drain and fill all the fluids and give the truck a good once over (check wheel bearings, tie rod ends, brakes, heater hoses, etc.).
If you're still concerned about the HG, the other thing I would recommend is a ScanGauge (ScanGaugeII). You can use it to closely watch your water temperature (much more accurate than the dash gage), plus it monitors other engine info, scans codes, and calculates fuel mileage.
One of the big benefits of the club is getting help from other members. If something happens on the road (water pump fails), on a trail (stuck in mud up to your headlights), or whatever, there are plenty of other folks to pitch in and help. We've got a good group of 80s, 100s, pickups, trailers, etc. to help get someone going again or even towed back home for repair. Not that we want to do maintenace on the trips (that's what HAMOM's are for), but if something unexpected happens we can help...
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Thanks strong_toy,
I have started my baseline with changing the front/rear diff and t-case fluid. I have checked the brakes, hoses (haven't checked the PHH yet), and belts. Today I am taking it to Quality Plus Automotive in Wake Forest to have a transmission flush. They are one of a few shops I have found that use the BG transmission machine.
I have a 99 toyota tacoma 4x4 ext cab that I have owned since 2000 and it has been very reliable. I have done some wheeling with it but nothing too crazy as it is my daily driver. I know a little about landcruisers and I have been looking a long time. I really wanted a 40 but the 80 is more family friendly. I know they are very reliable if taken care of and I hope to have a good baseline on mine here soon. I think I have been reading too much on mud regarding the HG issue and let it get to me.
I will try to make Saturdays meeting. We have family coming over early that morning to see the newborn. Hopefully I can run them out of there so we can get on the road.
little_joe/all - would you recommend getting parts through Fred Anderson vs. cruiserdan on mud? is the pricing comparable?
Thank you
I have started my baseline with changing the front/rear diff and t-case fluid. I have checked the brakes, hoses (haven't checked the PHH yet), and belts. Today I am taking it to Quality Plus Automotive in Wake Forest to have a transmission flush. They are one of a few shops I have found that use the BG transmission machine.
I have a 99 toyota tacoma 4x4 ext cab that I have owned since 2000 and it has been very reliable. I have done some wheeling with it but nothing too crazy as it is my daily driver. I know a little about landcruisers and I have been looking a long time. I really wanted a 40 but the 80 is more family friendly. I know they are very reliable if taken care of and I hope to have a good baseline on mine here soon. I think I have been reading too much on mud regarding the HG issue and let it get to me.
I will try to make Saturdays meeting. We have family coming over early that morning to see the newborn. Hopefully I can run them out of there so we can get on the road.
little_joe/all - would you recommend getting parts through Fred Anderson vs. cruiserdan on mud? is the pricing comparable?
Thank you
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Hi BMR
Welcome to ONSC
I'd caution you regarding a Transmission Flush - I've always heard this is the human equivalent of sharing needles - that you are just injecting someone elses problems into your car & stirring up all the sediment in there currently.
Perhaps the BG Machine helps alleviate this - but I was under the impression you should never flush your transmission - if you want to change your fluid you need to drop the pan.
My Dad had a 03 Chrysler's transmission flushed and not 3 months later a fine running car had a catastrophic engine failure - not to say there wasn't other issues, but he firmly believes that's what happened.
Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me can chime in.
Welcome to ONSC
I'd caution you regarding a Transmission Flush - I've always heard this is the human equivalent of sharing needles - that you are just injecting someone elses problems into your car & stirring up all the sediment in there currently.
Perhaps the BG Machine helps alleviate this - but I was under the impression you should never flush your transmission - if you want to change your fluid you need to drop the pan.
My Dad had a 03 Chrysler's transmission flushed and not 3 months later a fine running car had a catastrophic engine failure - not to say there wasn't other issues, but he firmly believes that's what happened.
Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me can chime in.
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Swampthing, I have heard stories similar to that. I have done some research on the BG machine. It is a cooler line flush so it is not pressurized but pumped in and then out by the transmission pump. I guess it monitors the fluid going in and then compares it to the fluid going out. Once those two are similar in consistancy it is done.
I have heard that if your fluid has flakes or smells like toast do not change the fluids as your transmission is on it's way out.
I don't know what the right answer is. Seems to me it needs to be changed periodically, how I don't know.
There is also a pump inlet flush that is done which is supposedly better than the cooler line flush?
I have heard that if your fluid has flakes or smells like toast do not change the fluids as your transmission is on it's way out.
I don't know what the right answer is. Seems to me it needs to be changed periodically, how I don't know.
There is also a pump inlet flush that is done which is supposedly better than the cooler line flush?
I will try to make Saturdays meeting. We have family coming over early that morning to see the newborn. Hopefully I can run them out of there so we can get on the road.
little_joe/all - would you recommend getting parts through Fred Anderson vs. cruiserdan on mud? is the pricing comparable?
Thank you
Hope you can make tomorrow's meeting but I understand family committments!
Fred Anderson has been a long standing supporter of ONSC so the more business we can give them the better. You won't have to pay shipping (like with CDan) but will have to pay sales tax. Also, do your research first based on part numbers that you need. While Chris at Fred Anderson is fairly versed in the 80 series...he can't spout out part numbers like CDan can (Dan is a machine when it comes to Toyota parts).
I've bought parts from both and have never had a bad experience. Now that I'm more familiar with the 80 (less hand holding needed), I prefer Chris at Fred Anderson or if I need a part quick my local Toyo dealer (Cox).