Mechanic recommendation near Lynden/Bellingham WA wanted (oil leak)

[johnnyadventurepants]

I have a 96 FZJ80 with 188k miles with an oil leak (maybe leaks?). I changed the oil last week and there is a lot of oil on the underside of the cruiser. I don't dare park on people's driveways because it will leave a spot so I would like to get it fixed. I see a lot of you guys doing it yourselves but I just don't have the space and I would like it done right. Any of you have gaskets replaced etc by locals that you would recommend? Or any of you locals know your stuff/fixed same problem on yours and want to take a look and let me know what you think? It looks like there is oil seeping out of the top of the engine so I was thinking of starting at the top and working down until my leak disapeared. Talk to me!

 

[lx450landcruiser]

cant say id be much help but your welcome to stop by the house and we can take a look at it

1FZ-FE motors usually start to leak in 3 places
the oil pump o-ring, the front crank seal and the front pan arch

Im in bellingham, cant say i know a good shop to help ya local but bull down south can help you out hes on this board

 

[DeeLX]

I have not had any work done on my lx in b-ham but I do like Jake at jsport. He knows his stuff and is a lot less expensive than anyone else in the area. He is off the Guide between b-ham and lynden. Sometimes takes a little longer for him to get the job done, but it is done right and he seems like a very honest young man.

google Jsport, bellingham wa- for his address.
Let me know how it turns out, for I also have oil dripage.
Derek

 

[Sparky97LX]

Van Loos in Lynden works on mine and has a great Toyota trained mechanic. They're reasonable with their costs too.