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After purchasing all the parts, it has been about $4,500 for the top end, which includes the lifters and the shims. I know others have ported their old ones over. Mine were lost when my old head took a trip to Ohio.
Goose Gear 80 Series Engine Replacement
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That is correct. $1,800 bare head, $1k for the cams, $1k for the valves, $700 for the lifters and shims.
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Good luck in your rebuild. Let me know if I can help in anyway.
Hand raise-- I'm a ignorant moron as well!
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After looking at Overland Cruiser's "A '96 FZJ80 gets some spa time" thread I decided to purchase a new radiator. I ordered a Denso from Summit Racing. I figured it would be prudent to mate a brand new motor with a new radiator.
Also going to order the Powerbrake X-Line 4x4 Big Brake kit. I want more stopping power. Too many foolish drivers in California. We all know how long it takes to stop our 80s. I always give myself proper distance, but fools like to cut in front in Cali if their cars will fit.
Also going to order the Powerbrake X-Line 4x4 Big Brake kit. I want more stopping power. Too many foolish drivers in California. We all know how long it takes to stop our 80s. I always give myself proper distance, but fools like to cut in front in Cali if their cars will fit.
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The last piece of the puzzle showed up today. I have been anxiously awaiting the cams as they were the last two in the United States. They are here and now I can get them to the machine shop so this project can be completed!
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The new Denso radiator showed up.
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Just when I thought I was done buying parts I had a conversation with @Deathvalleypaul.
I told him that I bought a new radiator and fan clutch. He told me that I should check the fan for cracks because someone he knew had one explode and destroy the radiator. Went to partsouq and found the part number for the Aisin replacement and ordered it on Amazon. I didn't feel like running down to my mechanic to check. Might as well make it new also. It's only money...
In other parts of the build my new head should be ready to be picked up from the machine shop on Monday. My mechanic has been stressed about having my 80 at the shop so he wants to finish it and have it on its way. I'm in agreement with him on that. Hoping to have it back by the third week of February.
Also planning on taking the 80 to Cruise Moab in late April. I'll be there with Goose Gear along with Brian, the owner, who is bringing his 60. This will be my first time to Moab - so looking forward to it.
I told him that I bought a new radiator and fan clutch. He told me that I should check the fan for cracks because someone he knew had one explode and destroy the radiator. Went to partsouq and found the part number for the Aisin replacement and ordered it on Amazon. I didn't feel like running down to my mechanic to check. Might as well make it new also. It's only money...In other parts of the build my new head should be ready to be picked up from the machine shop on Monday. My mechanic has been stressed about having my 80 at the shop so he wants to finish it and have it on its way. I'm in agreement with him on that. Hoping to have it back by the third week of February.
Also planning on taking the 80 to Cruise Moab in late April. I'll be there with Goose Gear along with Brian, the owner, who is bringing his 60. This will be my first time to Moab - so looking forward to it.
I well be at Cruiser Moab for the third time, great event good people good times and lots of Cruisers!!!
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Stop by Thursday night and say hello. My 80 will be in the booth.
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Hope to see you there. I don't know if I will be there. The sight crashed and when my friend got back on it sold out. We're working some channels hoping to still get in.
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Buttoning some parts issues with the engine rebuild. The machine shop called and said there were some parts missing from the cam shafts. When I looked I realized that I had forgotten all the parts that attach to the end of them.
I have now ordered them. Of course, one retainer clip is on back order with no eta. I reached out to @Japan4X4 to see if he could get a rush delivery. I want to get the 80 back on the road! Anyway my new fan came today.
I have now ordered them. Of course, one retainer clip is on back order with no eta. I reached out to @Japan4X4 to see if he could get a rush delivery. I want to get the 80 back on the road! Anyway my new fan came today.
Yep, I was persistent and kept refreshing the page for almost 40 minutes tell I finally got through.Hope to see you there. I don't know if I will be there. The sight crashed and when my friend got back on it sold out. We're working some channels hoping to still get in.
In the past I have seen lot of people just show up.
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As for Cruise Moab, I will be going. The event organizers sent GG a vendor signup and we got in. We usually donate pretty good merchandise for the raffles so hopefully someone here on mud will be the winner.
Look forward to seeing you there