SOLD Issaquah, WA (Seattle Area) - 1988 Toyota BJ70 - Not running

[LeftHandRev]

Good-ish news. I drained the oil today. It was full of coolant, which told me that the head gasket failed.

The reason the engine couldn't turn before is because it was hydro-locked.

After removing the fluid, the engine now spins.

 

[ATL Cruiser]

Nice!!!

 

[LeftHandRev]

Still for sale, just to be clear.

I think this definitely makes things a bit more positive. A rebuild would be far less costly than an engine swap.

 

[mudandrock]

Still for sale, just to be clear.

I think this definitely makes things a bit more positive. A rebuild would be far less costly than an engine swap.

Sounds like it just needs a head gasket

 

[LeftHandRev]

Sounds like it just needs a head gasket

Perhaps so. In any case, it's a far better candidate for repair than it was before.

 

[Sethsquatch1]

Good-ish news. I drained the oil today. It was full of coolant, which told me that the head gasket failed.

The reason the engine couldn't turn before is because it was hydro-locked.

After removing the fluid, the engine now spins.

Just curious, how does one remove fluid from piston chambers?

 

[ATL Cruiser]

Just curious, how does one remove fluid from piston chambers?

Pull the plugs (or glow plugs) and crank it. Old faithful. Seriously.

 

[LeftHandRev]

I am going to attempt to source a head gasket for this and get it running. It will still be for sale afterward, obviously adjusted accordingly. So... if someone wants to take this on BEFORE I get the parts and start digging in, now's the time.

 

[OGBeno]

A hydro locked engine is going to most likely need *alot* more than just a 11115-58110.

 

[LeftHandRev]

A hydro locked engine is going to most likely need *alot* more than just a 11115-58110.

I understand that. But it's not exactly the hell scape I initially thought.

 

[ATL Cruiser]

I understand that. But it's not exactly the hell scape I initially thought.

@OGBeno is right. If you're selling it, you're going to need to head gasket AND a couple tubes of permatex.

 

[LeftHandRev]

@OGBeno is right. If you're selling it, you're going to need to head gasket AND a couple tubes of permatex.

Again, I understand. I am sorry I understated the nature of the job.

 

[ATL Cruiser]

Again, I understand. I am sorry I understated the nature of the job.

I was completely joking. Sorry if it came across offensive.

 

[LeftHandRev]

I was completely joking. Sorry if it came across offensive.

All good. It's early here and I haven't had a full cup of coffee yet.

 

[FJing4x4]

I would do LS Swap (or 1FZ-FE) and resell it. I know it might be a big investment but you'll make your money back and more.

 

[LeftHandRev]

I would do LS Swap (or 1FZ-FE) and resell it. I know it might be a big investment but you'll make your money back and more.

Agreed, but I don't have time for that unfortunately.

 

[FJing4x4]

Agreed, but I don't have time for that unfortunately.

Hopefully, a serious buyer would buy this rig and restore it. I might be a while until a serious offer comes through

 

[LeftHandRev]

Hopefully, a serious buyer would buy this rig and restore it. I might be a while until a serious offer comes through

Indeed. I have someone semi-local to me who is interested, but waiting to sell his current truck before he can purchase it.

 

[Broski]

I would do LS Swap (or 1FZ-FE) and resell it. I know it might be a big investment but you'll make your money back and more.

It gets complicated putting a 12 volt motor in a 24 volt car.

 

[LeftHandRev]

It gets complicated putting a 12 volt motor in a 24 volt car.

My choice would be a 13-BT, 14-BT, or 15-BT.