My 80 Evolved v2.0 - 1997 40th Anniv Edition (1 Viewer)

[1973Guppie]

Thanks for the heads up.. Gonna look into it. i got these b.c they had great reviews. I had already 2 OEM seals go out on me, i wanted something that would work.

search on mud under the 80 series forum, been there done that, they will leak, make sure your axles do not have grooving, you can offset the stock seals a bit to run in a different place. I also used a little jb weld on the axle groove and sanded it smooth to fill the groove. So far no leaks for several years. The marlin seals are really junk on the 80 series. On other trucks they work great.

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Replaced the air compressor with a new OEM Denso Air compressor and clutch.

Out with the old

In with the new

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Time to start mating the Engine with the tranny! But before I do this, lets replace the rear main seal as well.

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Got the new engine in finally.. Tomorrow I will finally start my rig and hopefully go for a test drive!

 

[hamishpotter]

you overhaul your truck in about the time I change my oil - impressive work!

 

[FloridaFJ80]

you overhaul your truck in about the time I change my oil - impressive work!

Thanks Alot!! it helps to work from home!.LOL

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Some weekend updates!!

Replaced the sock in the fuel tank, looked pretty old.. gave it some new life..

Check out this beast.. OEM 3 Core brass radiator.. man this thing is a beaut..

Engine all ready for the radiator.

New OEM AC Compressor with Clutch and new OEM Coolant lines all over...

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Well as I find out what is happening with a loud rattling noise in my engine, I will continue my build.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/help-me-identify-this-engine-rattling-noise-video-included.838104/

Today, I installed a sound dampener and insulation all over the floor of the truck. I used FatMat on my previous 80 build and all I can say it makes the inside of the cabin much more quieter and keeps the tranny heat out. Make that truck feel much more solid when off road. Plus this will lay the ground work for my new OEM carpet that will get installed as well. Tomorrow I will do all 4 doors as well. So I went ahead and purchased 100 sq ft of the FatMat sounds dampening. It is 80 mil thick.

 

[Gorilla]

I want to that, how long did that process take?

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Took me about 4 hours.. Not long at all.. When I did my LX, I used up most of the the 2 rolls (comes in 50 sq ft rolls), When I did it today I used up 1 roll and about 1/4 of the second one. I have left over for the doors. Sweet!

 

[musthave]

Any status update on sound?

 

[RS6tofj80]

Nice work - I used about 140 sf and still have to do the roof when I redo the headliner..... it's truly worth the time...

I used a visco nylon matt from Lowes over it on the flat areas and that really helped as well - Lowes sells it as Golf Cart parking matt....about 60 bucks.

Sending you a PM on the switches finally as well....

Cheers.

E

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Any status update on sound?

Havent gotten any driving time on it. Ordered a new PS pump, waiting for that to come in.

 

[FloridaFJ80]

UPDATE: Well I received my new OEM PS pump, put it in and well the noise was still there. It would only go away when I put some resistance on the steering wheel. So I ordered a PS gearbox. That came in, replaced my old with the new one. Noise is 90% gone, still have the ratteling sound, sounds like a metal on metal rattle, so I have been reading and the only thing I havent replaced is the PS Pump Gear, ordered that this week, just waiting for it to come in. I have been reading around and its interesting how this gear can create so much noise. Mine had some indentations from when I unknowingly used the vise to remove the gear nut. And my gear may not be seated correctly

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1fzfe-overhaul.432477/page-19#post-6681136

Not many pictures but here is some updates.

Gearbox ready to be put in.

Got all my electrical wiring ran. New head unit, new speakers

Installed my new OEM Carpet

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Added some of the Rocker switches I sell here on mud.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/custom-toyota-dash-rocker-and-push-switches.826167/

 

[half k cruiser]

Ok, does the sound deadening mat really make that much of a difference ? Its not cheap and it looks like a pain to take out all the carpet and seats and trim. The one thing I notice when you drive a newer vehicle is you don't hear all the wind and road noise when your going down the highway. Is it going to be like that after you install mat ? Won't you still have a bunch of noise from wind passing over all the glass ? The long drives down the highway listening to all of that does get old.

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Its reduces the noise by at least half if not more. If you have good weatherstripping on the doors then wind noise isnt much of a factor. I love driving in a car that is nice and quiet. Makes a nice difference

 

[2fpower]

Just found this thread. Nice work. Also I will chime in that the noise mat is worth it! Have put it on several cars now, although, I find that the door area is the largest improvement. Anyway, I have my engine/tranny out of my 40th right now and I am debating on spraying sound deadener from Al's on the firewall and above tranny. Seems like much engine noise is transmitted in that area.

 

[half k cruiser]

Well I do like a nice quite ride, I may be convinced. @2fpower if you end up spraying let me know what gun you use. I have a hopper gun from HF that I'm thinking of using for my monstaliner but have also been seeing the shutz guns used.

 

[2fpower]

I always use the shutz guns, but was not happy using it on monstaliner. Plan to use it with Al's, but really have found no information online about using the sound deadener yet.