Opinions re: Rust (1 Viewer)

[watsonbug]

I recently bought my first land cruiser. I have limited knowledge with vehicles but this will primarily serve as a learning experience and weekend camping vehicle. I did take a mechanic with me to give it a once over before purchasing - he gave me the green light after being under the car for about 45 minutes. Here are some pictures of the undercarriage. Is it terrible or manageable?

more to follow

 

[watsonbug]

 

[Trunk Monkey]

It's not uncommon for the cover over the gas tank to look like that, not sure why it rusts more readily. But the rest, frame, etc. looks pretty good. I see more leaks than rust.

 

[watsonbug]

It's not uncommon for the cover over the gas tank to look like that, not sure why it rusts more readily. But the rest, frame, etc. looks pretty good. I see more leaks than rust.

awesome. I knew the gas tank was hell and I've been shopping for replacements tonight. It's currently at a shop getting a once over and checklist. Here's what I sent to the mechanic -

Codes

• C0210 - Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Malfunction
• C1223 - Malfunction in ABS System
• C1340 - Open Circuit in Center Differential Lock Signal (During Center Differential Lock ON)
• P0325 - Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor

Other Concerns

• Passenger Front CV Axle Leaking. CV Axle is new.
• Surface Rust
• Fairly loud motor whirring when windshield wipers move
• Exhaust manifold leak
• Antenna motor can be removed
• Viability of putting onboard air where the AHC was in the future?

Past Work

• 3/10/21 - Replace left front axle
• 1/29/21 - Replace rear link bars
• 1/29/21 - Replace starter
• 1/29/21 - Replace knock sensor intake gasket
• 1/29/21 - Replace exhaust gasket on left side
• 1/29/21 - Replace valve cover gasket and spark plugs
• 11/3/20 - Replace window motor
• 10/23/20 - Tires and alignment
• 10/20/20 - Replace heater tee hose
• 10/20/20 - Remove running boards
• 10/20/20 - Greased driveline
• 10/8/20 - Replace shocks and springs
• 10/8/20 - Repair A/C
• 10/10/19 - Replace front and rear brake pads
• 10/10/19 - Replace right and left calipers and repair e-brake
• 10/10/19 - left rear axle seat and machine rotor? Writing was hard to read
• 10/4/18 - Painted
• 12/22/16 - Replace right and left exhaust manifold, rear hatch latch, rear seat belt latch

So as long as I can sort this out and get it fairly reliable and safe I'll be happy. I've been searching for a local cruiser shop but the closest good one seems to be Atlanta. The mechanic I took with me worked primarily on apaches but still...

I just want to fly fish and watch my dogs play in the water. Thanks for making me feel better about this.

 

[benbalito]

Dont forget your timing belt and waterpump, but this thing looks pretty good. Mine is similar if not more rusted underneath, but structurally sound and no leaks. I also know a guy willing to take care of my rusted body spot for 400-500 ish.