Builds My new '79 FJ40 build thread (4 Viewers)

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

The crusty fuel lines at the fuel filter prompted me to pick up some Gates 5/16" (7.9mm) fuel line.

Replaced all of the fuel lines going to the fuel filter, fuel pump and return on the passenger engine compartment from the hard lines forward. Used a little over 4' of fuel line.

I used some zinc plated 12mm spring clamps. The stock ones were 14mm but this line is just a hair narrower than stock.

These appear to be the original fuel lines. Not a bad run, 46 years. I reused the foam fuel line covers as they were in great shape.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

New hose and clips vs. old

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Finally finished up the driver door.
Added some sound deadner mats. 2 Amazon basics 14"x10" panels side by side.

I finally installed the moisture barrier I got from @GA Architect 8 years ago and added some foam to keep the latch bars from rattling.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I put another sheet of sound deadner on the firewall behind the heater too.

This and a couple of panels in the passenger door and the floor pans should help cut down the sound.

 

[cruisermatt]

Interestingly, the OE foam pads for the latch mechanisms are still available. What you did is way more HD though

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Interestingly, the OE foam pads for the latch mechanisms are still available. What you did is way more HD though

Didn't know but this was easy and cheap. I think I need to remove some foam behind the lock switch though. The foam might be interfering

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

While is was in there'itis struck again.

Reconditioned the oil cooler and resealed it along with the oil filter mount.

It was leaking severely at the bottom of the old o-rings. They look like they were gnawed on and were squared off.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Replaced the fuel pump while I was in there too.