Not a great start

[Godwin]

Well that was a solid pain in the ass. That cork gasket was just as hard. Pro tip, use a wire wheel on a drill to remove the gasket.

I ended up needing to pull the new water pump the mechanic put on. I ordered an Asin WP to replace. Everything I had that mechanic do, I just replaced… F my wallet.

I was only planning on swapping the radiator…. Hahaha

I’m pretty happy with my results though.

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When you get this new Aisin WP pull off the back plate and reseal the area between that plate and the WP body. If you install the pump and it leaks and you have to pull it to seal this area you will be hating life. WP on a 3FE is one of of the worst jobs.

 

[JonChimpo]

When you get this new Aisin WP pull off the back plate and reseal the area between that plate and the WP body. If you install the pump and it leaks and you have to pull it to seal this area you will be hating life. WP on a 3FE is one of of the worst jobs.

Sweet. Thank you for the tip. So when I pull that backing plate off, just run a Bead of water pump rtv? I’ve never remove the back plate before, I’ll check it out when it comes out.

I beg to differ on worst job. So far it’s been this Pushrod gasket. Water pump is easy to get to when you already have the entire front of the motor area taken off to get to a single gasket

 

[Godwin]

Sweet. Thank you for the tip. So when I pull that backing plate off, just run a Bead of water pump rtv? I’ve never remove the back plate before, I’ll check it out when it comes out.

Once you pull it off you'll see what to do.

 

[JonChimpo]

Just waiting on parts to arrive…. My NACE 2 really coming though with the SP-3,2,1 surface prep for the W.

You already know what color it’s going to be..

 

[Fj80Ringo]

Hey brother!! Way to do solid work. Right on!!

 

[JonChimpo]

Once you pull it off you'll see what to do.

That is a pinner seal!

 

[JonChimpo]

And…. the gasket was missing from the box :/

 

[thatcabledude]

Orange is faster than black.

It's why Toyota installed orange dots on intakes

The infamous “orange dot” mod!

Orange Dot Mod

If you take a look at your air flow meter, you'll probably find an old and worn out orange dot that was put on for some unknown reason as the car was being made. I think most people tend to neglect maintenance of this dot, so it's likely yours needs to be replaced. Here's how you do...

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[JonChimpo]

The infamous “orange dot” mod!

Orange Dot Mod

If you take a look at your air flow meter, you'll probably find an old and worn out orange dot that was put on for some unknown reason as the car was being made. I think most people tend to neglect maintenance of this dot, so it's likely yours needs to be replaced. Here's how you do...

forum.ih8mud.com

Nice, I had to tap after the 3rd page though.

I’m actually starting to sell “Chevy Orange” dots in my Etsy store. You won’t not not be loving your new not.

 

[JonChimpo]

Should the rocker arms have any free play? I can’t upload a video, but 9 out 12 have movement. A few of them seem excessive.

Just looked it up in my manual. It’s not normal. But I’m going to roll with it. No way I’m pulling the head/gasket to measure tolerance..

 

[60 toy ota]

Should the rocker arms have any free play? I can’t upload a video, but 9 out 12 have movement. A few of them seem excessive.

Just looked it up in my manual. It’s not normal. But I’m going to roll with it. No way I’m pulling the head/gasket to measure tolerance..

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If you're just talking about the valve adjustment, it's super easy to do with a 12mm, a flathead, and a set of feeler gages. Lots of info on this. if you're talking about play on the rocker arms along any axis other than the valve train shaft, no that's not good. But in neither case would you have to pull the head to measure or repair anything. From where you're at in that picture you're 4 bolts and 5 minutes away from having the entire valve train and push rods out.

 

[JonChimpo]

Once you pull it off you'll see what to do.

Hey man, I’m thinking I’ll thin layer water pump RTV on both sides of that paper gasket. Is that the standard OP?

 

[JonChimpo]

If you're just talking about the valve adjustment, it's super easy to do with a 12mm, a flathead, and a set of feeler gages. Lots of info on this. if you're talking about play on the rocker arms along any axis other than the valve train shaft, no that's not good. But in neither case would you have to pull the head to measure or repair anything. From where you're at in that picture you're 4 bolts and 5 minutes away from having the entire valve train and push rods out.

Thank you man. I am definitely out of my comfort zone, knowledge base at this point. I ordered a set of metric feelers that should be here today.
Maybe I was reading the wrong page but my Chiltons repair manual, Or I was tired, or not understanding what I was reading. Possibly a combination of all three.

 

[Kernal]

Toss the Chiltons, download the Factory Service Manual (FSM) if you haven't already:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/resources/?page=2

 

[mudgudgeon]

Hey man, I’m thinking I’ll thin layer water pump RTV on both sides of that paper gasket. Is that the standard OP?

Buy a can of Hylomar spray.

Spray both sides. Just be careful placing the gasket in position

 

[mudgudgeon]

Toss the Chiltons, download the Factory Service Manual (FSM) if you haven't already:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/resources/?page=2

Agreed. No aftermarket manual measures up to the factory manual.
The Toyota manuals are excellent IMO.

Wish I could source a factory manual as good for my other vehicles

 

[mudgudgeon]

Thank you man. I am definitely out of my comfort zone, knowledge base at this point. I ordered a set of metric feelers that should be here today.
Maybe I was reading the wrong page but my Chiltons repair manual, Or I was tired, or not understanding what I was reading. Possibly a combination of all three.

I agree, valve lash adjustment is simple. Just follow the steps in the Toyota manual.

1st time may be daunting, but once you're done, you'll wonder what you were worried about

 

[Godwin]

Hey man, I’m thinking I’ll thin layer water pump RTV on both sides of that paper gasket. Is that the standard OP?

Yes, do that. Don't know about SOP but after I had a new Aisin WP leak straight from the box I've been resealing the things.

 

[Godwin]

Thank you man. I am definitely out of my comfort zone, knowledge base at this point. I ordered a set of metric feelers that should be here today.
Maybe I was reading the wrong page but my Chiltons repair manual, Or I was tired, or not understanding what I was reading. Possibly a combination of all three.

Authentic paper FSMs are out there.

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[Godwin]

Authentic paper FSMs are out there.

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It was printed in Japan. Great find! Book Stand Not Included. Sold As Is.

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OEM 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Factory Shop Service Repair Manual | eBay

This is an original ToyotaLand Cruiser OEM factory repair manual - covers – engine- chassis - body - electrical - specifications. original Toyota Electrical wiring diagram. This is a piece of Toyota History, and also practical if you own or are restoring a classic Toyota.

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Oops. Just realized I posted for FJ62s with the 3FE not FJ80.