Is this a deal breaker? (real time help needed)

[loeky]

that would be one incredibly fast and cheap shop in the bay area

i've called these guys about some work and found they were spot on regarding their labor and parts prices:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/ADJv-5YbhEl0K5fIVoL8Fg

200/ side for knuckle rebuild. 90-140 for rear wheel cylinders, depending on what they needed to remove to get to them. 70 for thermostat replacement, etc.

i'm taking the truck in for some stuff next week. i'll let you know how it works out if you like?

 

[baldredhead]

loeky, yeah i'm curious to know if they're good. my fj62 lived in SF for quite a few years, i think that's where the PO took it for service. maybe put them in the mechanic thread if they aren't already?

 

[jgordon]

Zack, I'm in NYC. But close enough that I'd travel to Jose, given his rep.

 

[sundaypunch]

i've called these guys about some work and found they were spot on regarding their labor and parts prices:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/ADJv-5YbhEl0K5fIVoL8Fg

200/ side for knuckle rebuild........

I guess it depends on what they do for the knuckle rebuild. I'm assuming that includes just replacing the axle seal and repacking the birf's / bearings? Most of the time wheel & trunion bearings should also be replaced while you are in there.

If you do a search in the dozens of knuckle rebuild threads many times this is a $1500 repair bill if you are paying to have it done. I'd be careful to not underestimate this one if you plan on paying for it.

 

[macneill]

Zack, I'm in NYC. But close enough that I'd travel to Jose, given his rep.

It's two stops outta Penn on NJ Transit to beautiful Newark, then a 10 minute walk to the shop. Unless you stop in at some of the projects along the way.

 

[jgordon]

DAS is picking it up on thursday. I'm ordering new vacuum hoses, brake stuff, and a whole lot of techron.

 

[NocalFJ60]

DAS is picking it up on thursday. I'm ordering new vacuum hoses, brake stuff, and a whole lot of techron.

Cool...hope the cruiser works out for you..

Why techron?

 

[macneill]

DAS is picking it up on thursday. I'm ordering new vacuum hoses, brake stuff, and a whole lot of techron.

Fly down there and drive that sucka back!

 

[jgordon]

Kevin - are you asking why use an additive or why techron as a brand? The thought is that the truck's been sitting for a long time and hasn't been well maintained. Therefore the carb issues (hopefully old gas), as well as the compression issues (hopefully carbon buildup) might be relieved a little with some simple solutions before I pull the head and have it machined.

Michael - I wish. Just can't take the time off work. It would be a hell of a trip though, but I drove across country last summer, so I don't feel that bad. Next time it'll be on a bike.

 

[NocalFJ60]

If the rings are worn then there is more blowby going through the PCV system. I would use some seafoam through the top of the intake vacuum hose on the PCV to clean it up. Do a search on how I found mine on my old engine when the ring were going bad. It was clogged with carbon. I would start with that and a valve adjustment then recheck compression dry & wet. I just don't see how it helps much using a lot of fuel system cleaners on a non fuel injected truck.

 

[jgordon]

I'm new to carbed vehicles myself, so your thoughts are definitely welcome. I had thought that running the techron through the carb might help de-gum it, if it's gummed up in the first place.

Dumb question - what's the PCV?

Thanks.

 

[NocalFJ60]

PCV -Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve

It is located close to the firewall on the passenger side next to the last spark plug.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=88913

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1087608&postcount=7