Freshening my cruiser
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Larry,
Remove the skid plate underneath the radiator. If it is an OEM radiator there will be a whiteish plastic pet c0ck on the lower left side, pointed toward the rear of the truck.
-B-
Remove the skid plate underneath the radiator. If it is an OEM radiator there will be a whiteish plastic pet c0ck on the lower left side, pointed toward the rear of the truck.
-B-
<Lots of swearing at the toyota engineers!>
<Breaker bar (and foul language)>
I fine that working on the 80 requires much of that language. Far more than when I worked on the 60. It should be added in the "Preparation" section in the FSM.
<Breaker bar (and foul language)>
I fine that working on the 80 requires much of that language. Far more than when I worked on the 60. It should be added in the "Preparation" section in the FSM.
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Larry,
Remove the skid plate underneath the radiator. If it is an OEM radiator there will be a whiteish plastic pet c0ck on the lower left side, pointed toward the rear of the truck.
-B-
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B,
I see the pet c0ck... covered by the skid plate. Thanks.
*****
After talking to Robbie and Cdan today, I may just yank the motor and perform a significant rebuild. I think it's the only way Im going to have confidence in the motor and be sure I dont have the previous owners neglect and high mileage constantly biting me in the ass.
I found that the timing chain guide has broken in at least 2 parts. This means removing the timing chain cover. Also, I found milky oil when I pulled the valve cover. I dont think this occured for more than 10 miles of driving. Either way, I need to get the oil pans off and from talking to Cdan, this requires unbolting and lifting the motor up a few inches plus removing the swaybar and a swaybar mount. Pulling the motor out and doing extensive PM might be in order.
I'll be glad when its all over.
Larry,
Remove the skid plate underneath the radiator. If it is an OEM radiator there will be a whiteish plastic pet c0ck on the lower left side, pointed toward the rear of the truck.
-B-
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B,
I see the pet c0ck... covered by the skid plate. Thanks.
*****
After talking to Robbie and Cdan today, I may just yank the motor and perform a significant rebuild. I think it's the only way Im going to have confidence in the motor and be sure I dont have the previous owners neglect and high mileage constantly biting me in the ass.
I found that the timing chain guide has broken in at least 2 parts. This means removing the timing chain cover. Also, I found milky oil when I pulled the valve cover. I dont think this occured for more than 10 miles of driving. Either way, I need to get the oil pans off and from talking to Cdan, this requires unbolting and lifting the motor up a few inches plus removing the swaybar and a swaybar mount. Pulling the motor out and doing extensive PM might be in order.
I'll be glad when its all over.
Rick,
Be sure to check Robbie's post today on the oil pressure relief spring.
-B-
Be sure to check Robbie's post today on the oil pressure relief spring.
-B-
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Saw it B, where the hell is that thing? I wasn't planning on removing the chain cover unless I had to. Maybe I'll find a busted chain guide and have no choice.
My wife will be glad when this is over, who can think of sex when your cruiser is gutted like a fish :'(
My wife will be glad when this is over, who can think of sex when your cruiser is gutted like a fish :'(
Rick,
>> I wasn't planning on removing the chain cover unless I had to. <<
Agreed, and I was pretty sure you would see the post. This thread had dropped off so I wanted to bump it back to the top and get you a chance to have the parts on hand it you decided to go for the pressure relief valve. I believe Robbie's truck had double the mileage as yours and he was seeing the problem with the guage well ahead of time. If it's not easy to get to and you're not seeing the pressure drops then leave it alone.
Keep us posted on this project because I have considered doing the same thing... just waiting for those early symptoms to materialize.
-B-
>> I wasn't planning on removing the chain cover unless I had to. <<
Agreed, and I was pretty sure you would see the post. This thread had dropped off so I wanted to bump it back to the top and get you a chance to have the parts on hand it you decided to go for the pressure relief valve. I believe Robbie's truck had double the mileage as yours and he was seeing the problem with the guage well ahead of time. If it's not easy to get to and you're not seeing the pressure drops then leave it alone.
Keep us posted on this project because I have considered doing the same thing... just waiting for those early symptoms to materialize.
-B-
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- #28
Since I'm jumping in on the HG before a problem maybe I'll see something different than a totally blown gasket and get some insight to what is going on and how far along I am to the blow out. I've set aside an entire week so if it looks like it will be more than a HG swap I've got the time.
Rick,
You already have the later style chain slipper in your engine.
You can get to the relief valve without removing the timing cover.
You already have the later style chain slipper in your engine.
You can get to the relief valve without removing the timing cover.
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Dan, call you tomorrow 