OK, my bad...Disregard to all my previous comments. I just saw FJ80 in the title. But regardless to which motors u got, the basic maintenance still applies 99%
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OK, my bad...Disregard to all my previous comments. I just saw FJ80 in the title. But regardless to which motors u got, the basic maintenance still applies 99%
I think it will continue to rise due to today's top heavy software trend. The 80 is not a software-run rig and I think that's driving alot of the interest. A caveat to this is of course fuel production and availability. If anything, it may be smartest to drop a diesel into an 80 as I believe diesel fuel will be available for far longer than gasoline. (truest energy density conundrum for EV proponents)Regardless, I'm curious if you think the fzj80 will actually keep going up in value, or is it really just a fluke with the pandemic and whole overlanding fad?
could probably fix it up a bit then flip it out west
Huh, I assumed they would keep going up like the 55s and 60s, but I guess I could see them losing their luster if gas goes up and the overlanding thing fades and the used car market cools down.
Would you say $8k is an artificially inflated price for it though? I've heard you can't touch them for under 15 on the west coast. Pretty much no rust on this one either except for exhaust.
Yeah the ones pictured I was going to replace. The radiator hoses seemed fine though.Those hoses don't look good in my opinion. They all look swollen and could let go at any time.
Dont bother doing the PHH. Other than it being hard to reach it is no more or less important than any other hose. Just save up and by all the hoses at once. Should only be about 200 or so. Then drain the system, change all hoses and flush things. You will save money on just the antifreeze.Inspecting the cooling system today. Plan to do a flush and tackle the PHH this week: seems to be original? Will replace tstat as well.
Coolant looks rusty, either that or they used Dexcool, god forbid. 100% needs a good flushing.
Trying to decide if I should try to tackle anything else like the fan clutch or water pump, or just do what I listed above and call it a day for now. Most of the other hoses appear in good condition. I am on a budget after all.
I have been reading threads on cooling maintenance etc. but I'm posting just for updates or in case anyone has advice for this particular truck.
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thermostat | 90916-03117 |
thermostat gasket/oring | B 16346-66020 |
radiator cap | 16401-71010 |
hose, phh pipe upper end | 87245-60480 |
Water Hose Clips for hoses into TB | 96135-51300 |
HOSE, hard line front of engine to front side of throttle body | 16264-66021(16264) |
HOSE, connects on the back side of the throttle body | 16261-66040 (16261G) |
HOSE, from radiator to next to distributor | 16267-66020 (16267) |
HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.3 (PS lower hose) | 16573-66010 (16573B) |
HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.1 (DS hose) | 16571-66030 (16571C) |
HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.2 (PS upper hose) | 16572-66021 (16572D) |
HOSE, WATER BY-PASS, (connects to the end of the hard line running across the front of the engine and back side of water pump, cut to length) | 99555-10200 (16278D) |
water pump gasket | 16271 |
upper radiator hose | 16571-66030 |
lower radiator hose #3 | 16573-66010 |
lower radiator hose #2 | 16572-66021 |
transmission cooler hose | 32941-60110 |
transmission cooler hose | 32943-60121 |
transmission cooler hose | 90445-17102 |
transmission cooler hose | 32943-60051 |
gasket - heater return on top of tstat housing | 15785-66010 |
hose - extra? | 99556-30100 |
hose - firewall heater | 99556-30100 |
hose - cut in half, use below heater valve | 99556-30100 |
hose - cut to 7cm, firewall near heater valve | 99556-30100 |
Hose, bent PS near valve 8" 90 degree | 87245-60480 |
Hose bent | Gates 1/2 in. 90 deg. hose 28460 |
Hose, bent PS near valve 4" 20 degree | 87245-60350 |
Hose, bent PS near valve 10" 90 90 and twist | 87245-60340 |
HOSE, OUTLET A (with rear heater) Short hose from tee to the firewall | 87245-60350 (87246A) |
So far it hasn't not stopped.. I'm not sure I would trust them if I point the thing down into a stream bed though.. I was just gonna replace the pads which are pretty worn.Congrats!
How are the brakes? if they are sticking or pulling and rust isn't a big issue, order some caliper rebuild kits and maybe some spare pistons from rock auto or something. Cheapest way to do it and you can rebuild all your calipers, and replace a piston or two if you find some damaged. Cheap and good way to get to safe. Plus you will get a chance to see if you need to replace any soft lines.
I want to second what @rc51kid said. Just buy all the hoses, and the heater valve. Even get the little ones all up top PHH etc. Do it all at once. You will be glad you did. I would drain the antifreeze out. flush, and refill with distilled water. about a week before you do the hose replacement. help clean it out a little and, at least the water isn't sticky like Antifreeze seems to be. Then get the lube of your choice or that others recommend on here for helping you slide the hoses on and knock it all out. One shot and be done.
Toyota oil filters can be bought in bulk and are cheap, with very high quality. I don't recommend putting any additives to clean it up etc, but a good oil change with a good filter is a great start. clean the air filter if it is the cleaning type, Pretty sure the toyota version is the cleaning type. and maybe consider spark plugs and wires soon, check them, they may not be that old.
spend the rest of all that money you got and clean the interior really well so you feel comfortable.
you can repack bearings for cheap, lube drive shafts and even replace the diff oil etc on subsequent pay checks.
Enjoy!
Thanks; you'd say the diesel oil is preferable to Mobil one high mileage etc.?oh yeah, agree with the above on the heater valve. It's turning brown in your picture which means it's getting brittle and will be easy to break when you change hoses on it or bump it. It's a big liability right now.
Also, many of us run Rotella diesel oil as it's relatively inexpensive and also does a good job in these engines keeping them happy and clean. I also buy toyota oil filters in bulk online, as mentioned above, and I only change the oil a few times a year on mine (Spring and Fall when the weather is nice) though your driving may dictate otherwise. etc.
Here's a few part #s in case you need them. These are in my list of past purchase for my '97 and are not going to match what you need exactly but may help you get started. Check places like Partsouq, mcgeorge, etc. to find best prices:
- oil filter - 90915-YZZD3
- heater valve (not oe): 1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4.5L L6 Heater Valve | RockAuto - https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1997,land+cruiser,4.5l+l6,1276703,heat+&+air+conditioning,heater+valve,6860
thermostat 90916-03117 thermostat gasket/oring B 16346-66020 radiator cap 16401-71010 hose, phh pipe upper end 87245-60480 Water Hose Clips for hoses into TB 96135-51300 HOSE, hard line front of engine to front side of throttle body 16264-66021(16264) HOSE, connects on the back side of the throttle body 16261-66040 (16261G) HOSE, from radiator to next to distributor 16267-66020 (16267) HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.3 (PS lower hose) 16573-66010 (16573B) HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.1 (DS hose) 16571-66030 (16571C) HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.2 (PS upper hose) 16572-66021 (16572D) HOSE, WATER BY-PASS, (connects to the end of the hard line running across the front of the engine and back side of water pump, cut to length) 99555-10200 (16278D) water pump gasket 16271 upper radiator hose 16571-66030 lower radiator hose #3 16573-66010 lower radiator hose #2 16572-66021 transmission cooler hose 32941-60110 transmission cooler hose 32943-60121 transmission cooler hose 90445-17102 transmission cooler hose 32943-60051
gasket - heater return on top of tstat housing 15785-66010 hose - extra? 99556-30100 hose - firewall heater 99556-30100 hose - cut in half, use below heater valve 99556-30100 hose - cut to 7cm, firewall near heater valve 99556-30100 Hose, bent PS near valve 8" 90 degree 87245-60480 Hose bent Gates 1/2 in. 90 deg. hose 28460 Hose, bent PS near valve 4" 20 degree 87245-60350 Hose, bent PS near valve 10" 90 90 and twist 87245-60340 HOSE, OUTLET A (with rear heater) Short hose from tee to the firewall 87245-60350 (87246A)
you'd say the diesel oil is preferable to Mobil one high mileage etc.?