Looking for some direction

[Thor45]

This vehicle is new to me, 92fj80, has 236,000 miles. I just purchased and drove it from Birmingham, AL to DFW 2 weeks ago. I have noticed oil on the bottom of the engine (pics below). I have almost 0 experience working on vehicles but I am wanting to learn and not just take this to the mechanic. Some direction as to where to start or process on diagnosis is my ask

 

[jfz80]

Take some pics further back and or explain what we are looking at. First pic looks like some JB weld technician was let lose on the rig.

second and fourth show lower oil pan.

Third is ? Bell housing to block?

 

[bhsdriller]

yep looks like oil

going to need to clean the areas and watch to see where it's coming from

 

[Spdstr280Z]

I'll have to let the 3FE guys chime in, but welcome to the party. Pretty common for these things to leak like that. Valve cover, oil pan, etc. I can't stand it, but a lot of people leave it alone for a long time. Helps prevent rust ! Not bad places to start you mechanic career. On a 1FZ there is an upper and a lower pan, the upper is hard to get in and out with the crossmember in the way, don't know if the 3FE is the same.

Good luck !

Jason

 

[Spdstr280Z]

Take some pics further back and or explain what we are looking at. First pic looks like some JB weld technician was let lose on the rig.

second and fourth show lower oil pan.

Third is ? Bell housing to block?

I was thinking that was a wiring loom wrap that I wasn't familiar with, but you know what, I think someone has tried to RTV the crap out of it, on the outside, to stop the leaks.

Jason

 

[Comet]

What in the holy name of madness is all that grey stuff?

Go buy a set of metric open/boxed end wrenches and a decent socket set with six point sockets. A scraper might not be a bad idea. We will guide you.

 

[peneumbra2]

A suggestion regarding tools: check on ebay for used Snap-on hand tools. New, they're very expensive, but you can sometimes get good deals on used stuff.
Why Snap-on? They're professional quality, USA-made, and last a lot longer than the Chinese-made stuff.

A word about beginning mechanics. Back in high school, I bought a '46 H-D Knucklehead. It needed a carb rebuild (an old Linkert as I recall), so I rebuilt it.

When I finished, I had a couple of brass washers and a screw left over.

The bike ran just fine...

 

[Rusty Marlin]

It would appear the ACIS (Automatic Corrosion Inhibiting System) is functioning just fine.

 

[Spdstr280Z]

It would appear the ACIS (Automatic Corrosion Inhibiting System) is functioning just fine.

What year did they swap over to TRD ? The Toyota Rust Defense system...

 

[BILT4ME]

This vehicle is new to me, 92fj80, has 236,000 miles. I just purchased and drove it from Birmingham, AL to DFW 2 weeks ago. I have noticed oil on the bottom of the engine (pics below). I have almost 0 experience working on vehicles but I am wanting to learn and not just take this to the mechanic. Some direction as to where to start or process on diagnosis is my ask

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Welcome!

That looks like a PO goobered caulk on something to seal leaks to sell it.

People that do that also do other stuff you haven't found yet, like special wiring or not tightening bolts.

Well give you a hard time, may kick you a bit, we'll help you back up and get you on your way.

Put on your big girl panties and give back whatever we give you and you'll be fine.

Go look for the FSM for your year in the Resources tab above, sit back and start reading!

 

[Thor45]

No worries on the jabs. I am going to get some better pics, and some further back and will check back. I am also going to clean it up will watch and try to identify the source. Thanks for the advice on the tools. I’ll will follow up. Appreciate all the feedback.
Crazy thing is I prefer driving this over my 2020 Trail Boss, even going slow.j
Peace

 

[Comet]

I meant it. Post issues. I am a dumb@55 but I am resilient and loyal. My rig is not sorted but I will post up my gains and losses (mistakes).

 

[Thor45]

Just wanted to provide a quick update. There 2 areas that I’ve found leaking just a bit, the side plate on the head, and the front seal. I may get a nickel size drop on the floor every other day, since I started watching this last weekend. I am going to do a thorough job cleaning the oil off the engine, change oil and send off for analysis, and continue to monitor before I tackle replacing the side panel gasket.

Peace