BGMachine
Working on cars I can't afford
Hey All,
I just scooped up a '95 80 series this weekend out of Kentucky! The goal for this truck is to make it my daily in year when the lease is up on my Taco. Here's the details for the truck:
1995 FZJ80 - Moonglow Pearl
142,000mi
low rust
needs some fixin'
So for step 1, I have to fix the issues that I knew about when buying it and the new ones that have popped up after driving it a bit. Here's the rundown:
1)The engine is now running a bit rough.
It feels like it loses a cylinder at low RPM but cleans up at higher RPM. Either the fuel is stale, ignition system isn't happy, or something else.
- A tune up with spark plugs, wires, coil, cap, rotor, filters, fluid changes, MAF cleaning, throttle body cleaning, and fresh fuel fixed it.
2)The transmission shifts 1-2 rough. Sometimes it briefly grinds the 1-2 shift.
A fluid flush may help it, or it's something else. Maybe shift solenoid, sensor, needs a new trans? hopefully not that last one.
- 1st gear clutch pack was bad. Replaced with a salvaged trans with ~129,000mi. shifts amazing!
3) ABS pump is seized.
Will replace and bleed system. I will put fresh pads and rotors on it while I'm at it.
4)repair and reseal sunroof.
Previous owner decided to "fix" it with duct tape and what looks like possibly roof flashing tape? that will be a joy to remove.
- removed roof rack, welded in patch panels, monsterlined roof.
5)New tires
self explanatory - 33" Falken Wildpeak A/T4W. they work great so far! surprisingly quiet, good road manners. I think I like them better than BFG's I've used in the past. will test in the dirt soon.
6) A/C condensor replacement.
It's broken and leaking
- replaced the compressor, condenser, and evaporator. Vacuumed out and recharged the system. it works OK, can only get 60F air out of it. but I don't want to overcharge it any further. I may take it to a shop to have it professionally evacuated and refilled.
BONUS:
- Front seat foam and covers
-bumper and winch
-OME 2.5" lift kit
- lights
- rear tire carrier
- tan interior swap
- locker!!!
It will be a lot of work, but I'm ready for the challenge! Hopefully the engine and trans will be relatively simple, those are my big unknowns.
I just scooped up a '95 80 series this weekend out of Kentucky! The goal for this truck is to make it my daily in year when the lease is up on my Taco. Here's the details for the truck:
1995 FZJ80 - Moonglow Pearl
142,000mi
low rust
needs some fixin'
So for step 1, I have to fix the issues that I knew about when buying it and the new ones that have popped up after driving it a bit. Here's the rundown:
1)
It feels like it loses a cylinder at low RPM but cleans up at higher RPM. Either the fuel is stale, ignition system isn't happy, or something else.
- A tune up with spark plugs, wires, coil, cap, rotor, filters, fluid changes, MAF cleaning, throttle body cleaning, and fresh fuel fixed it.
2)
A fluid flush may help it, or it's something else. Maybe shift solenoid, sensor, needs a new trans? hopefully not that last one.
- 1st gear clutch pack was bad. Replaced with a salvaged trans with ~129,000mi. shifts amazing!
3) ABS pump is seized.
Will replace and bleed system.
4)
Previous owner decided to "fix" it with duct tape and what looks like possibly roof flashing tape? that will be a joy to remove.
- removed roof rack, welded in patch panels, monsterlined roof.
5)
self explanatory - 33" Falken Wildpeak A/T4W. they work great so far! surprisingly quiet, good road manners. I think I like them better than BFG's I've used in the past. will test in the dirt soon.
6)
It's broken and leaking
- replaced the compressor, condenser, and evaporator. Vacuumed out and recharged the system. it works OK, can only get 60F air out of it. but I don't want to overcharge it any further. I may take it to a shop to have it professionally evacuated and refilled.
BONUS:
- Front seat foam and covers
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- lights
- rear tire carrier
- tan interior swap
- locker!!!
It will be a lot of work, but I'm ready for the challenge! Hopefully the engine and trans will be relatively simple, those are my big unknowns.
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