Manhattan/Topeka Mechanic

[aj453]

Anyone work on Fj40's in the Manhattan/Topeka area?

 

[trainrech]

What work do you need done?

 

[half k cruiser]

I am in Topeka, what are you needing done ?

 

[aj453]

I just bought it. Had a mechanic check for major faults before I bought. I would like a more thorough inspection.

 

[half k cruiser]

My advice would be to give the engine and chassis a good cleaning with a power washer, get all the grease and oil off of it. Drive it for a week or so and then if you are in the Topeka area I would be happy to look at it with you. This will allow any leaks time to present themselves after you've cleaned all the old gunk off. How does it run/drive ?

 

[aj453]

It drives ok. It starts etc. I think one of the brakes is stuck. It seems to take a lot to get it going. More curious what on it is orginal, not orginal etc. Its a 81 rhd, power steering with a/c.

 

[half k cruiser]

Easy enough to check those brakes if you have a floor jack and some stands. Just take up one axle at a time and try rotating each wheel. If you don't have a jack drive it around and see if it pulls when you let off the gas. Also, if one is stuck or you have a bad wheel bearing the wheel sometimes will heat up quite a bit more than the other wheels.