Hi Everyone,
New to the forum. I picked up a 1997 Land Cruiser with 376k miles earlier this year. Based on the miles and the terrible oil leak I figured the engine was tired and needed a rebuild. I pulled the engine, and was shocked at how good everything looked on the inside. The 1FZ-FE engine is a beast! The machine shop said that if it wasn't for some scoring in just one cylinder they would have recommended honing cylinders, new rings, new bearings, and putting back together. As it was, we went with just a 0.5mm overbore, new pistons, new rod and main bearings, and head rebuild. No work to the crank was needed. Everything is back together now, and running great! I have been enjoying this site, tons of good info.
One thing I could use help with is finding a complete list of steering components for the front end. The steering is a little loose and I want to replace, all tie rod ends, bushings, etc.
New to the forum. I picked up a 1997 Land Cruiser with 376k miles earlier this year. Based on the miles and the terrible oil leak I figured the engine was tired and needed a rebuild. I pulled the engine, and was shocked at how good everything looked on the inside. The 1FZ-FE engine is a beast! The machine shop said that if it wasn't for some scoring in just one cylinder they would have recommended honing cylinders, new rings, new bearings, and putting back together. As it was, we went with just a 0.5mm overbore, new pistons, new rod and main bearings, and head rebuild. No work to the crank was needed. Everything is back together now, and running great! I have been enjoying this site, tons of good info.
One thing I could use help with is finding a complete list of steering components for the front end. The steering is a little loose and I want to replace, all tie rod ends, bushings, etc.