Hi All, I have been looking for an FJ40, and saw one locally for sale. While it presents very well, with a few cosmetic issues I gave some questions on the mechanicals and electrical.
1. Car has a 3 speed. Going into 1st at a standstill the gears crash, same for reverse. If you go to 2nd, then into 1st or reverse, no crashing. Get to stop sign, and you have to engage 2nd then 1st, or it crashes. Sounds like a synchro problem? How much would it cost? Really what I think it needs is a 4 speed trans. How involved is that and is it expensive?
2. The front brakes are discs. It still takes a lot of pedal pressure to stop. Is this normal or a problem with the booster? Or is this normal?
3. Brake pedal sits about 3 inches higher than the clutch pedal.
4. Steering gas lots of play - any recommendation on a power steering conversion and approx cost?
5. Ride was very bouncy, but my plan would be an OME conversion with better tires.
6. Only speedo and fuel gauge work.
Thanks in advance for your help.
1. Car has a 3 speed. Going into 1st at a standstill the gears crash, same for reverse. If you go to 2nd, then into 1st or reverse, no crashing. Get to stop sign, and you have to engage 2nd then 1st, or it crashes. Sounds like a synchro problem? How much would it cost? Really what I think it needs is a 4 speed trans. How involved is that and is it expensive?
2. The front brakes are discs. It still takes a lot of pedal pressure to stop. Is this normal or a problem with the booster? Or is this normal?
3. Brake pedal sits about 3 inches higher than the clutch pedal.
4. Steering gas lots of play - any recommendation on a power steering conversion and approx cost?
5. Ride was very bouncy, but my plan would be an OME conversion with better tires.
6. Only speedo and fuel gauge work.
Thanks in advance for your help.