Will Van
GOLD Star
I am looking at a 1977 FJ40 that has been restored with a rebuilt engine, transmission, and transfer case. The truck was restored in Ecuador and imported to the 'States. The interior and bodywork are immaculate. I took it for a test drive earlier this week, but I am doing a full inspection with a lift on Monday.
Before the test drive, I crawled underneath the truck and noticed that it had fluid seeping from the oil pan, transmission, and transfer case. You could see where the driveshaft was slinging fluid onto the under-body. I did not notice any fluid on the ground under the truck where it had been parked.
Since it's been rebuilt, how concerned should I be? It runs and drives very well. What should I look for when inspecting the truck on the lift? Leaking from pan seal? Needs new crush washers? Could it be something simple?
Because the body and frame are in such good condition, I still think it's a find. I'll try to get more info and pics.
Thanks in advance!
Before the test drive, I crawled underneath the truck and noticed that it had fluid seeping from the oil pan, transmission, and transfer case. You could see where the driveshaft was slinging fluid onto the under-body. I did not notice any fluid on the ground under the truck where it had been parked.
Since it's been rebuilt, how concerned should I be? It runs and drives very well. What should I look for when inspecting the truck on the lift? Leaking from pan seal? Needs new crush washers? Could it be something simple?
Because the body and frame are in such good condition, I still think it's a find. I'll try to get more info and pics.
Thanks in advance!