alia176
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Robbie's Coming to Town - Need Repairs?
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I whispered in Carol's ear today "sell the 60's and get an 80".....
He also told me that he likes blondes....
so I'm not sure what to believe. Calling Cdan now to get a parts order in for delivery this afternoon.
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I spoke with Onur and your parts will be delivered shortly. Thanks Onur!
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Had a minor setback yesterday after Robbie re-inspected the top of the block and found some minor pitting/corrosion. If money were no object, the correct way to fix this would be to pull the block, strip it of all parts and have the top of the block milled at a machine shop. However, if I were to go this far, it would only make sense to go ahead and do a complete rebuild.
After discussing it with Robbie, we opted for Plan B. He was able to do some minor sanding on the top of the block and use some special material to prep the top of the block for the head gasket (it's called Hylomar, not sure of the spelling). He seemed to think that I should be able to get up to 80,000 miles on this before the engine needs more work. For me, that's about 15 years of driving, so I can live with that.
We could still see the original hone marks on the cylinder walls from the factory (in other words, the cylinders are showing minimal wear), and the budget for this job was just about tapped out, so I couldn't see taking it any farther at this point. I will start budgeting now for my engine rebuild in 2025.
He already has the head back on the block and he is reassembling as we speak. Things are moving.
After discussing it with Robbie, we opted for Plan B. He was able to do some minor sanding on the top of the block and use some special material to prep the top of the block for the head gasket (it's called Hylomar, not sure of the spelling). He seemed to think that I should be able to get up to 80,000 miles on this before the engine needs more work. For me, that's about 15 years of driving, so I can live with that.
We could still see the original hone marks on the cylinder walls from the factory (in other words, the cylinders are showing minimal wear), and the budget for this job was just about tapped out, so I couldn't see taking it any farther at this point. I will start budgeting now for my engine rebuild in 2025.
He already has the head back on the block and he is reassembling as we speak. Things are moving.
Everyone's parts are in my truck and I am heading up the mountain here in about an hour.
Cheers.
-onur
Cheers.
-onur
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OK, time for another update. The Cruiser lives! We had a delay over the weekend waiting on a heater control valve from Toyota. What the heck does a heater control valve have to do with the head gasket?!? As part of replacing all the hoses (80 series Cruisers have 14 hoses!), the old heater control valve was noted to be defective. We ordered one from CDan, but the KC depot had none, so it had to come out of Chicago.
Robbie picked it up on Tuesday and had the truck running last night. I drove it for a while today and all looks good. It's very smooth and quiet. I will be putting some miles on it over the next week or so, since Robbie will still be around for a while. That way I can follow up with him in case I notice any issues, but so far so good.
Robbie made good progress on Keith's 80 today, getting most (if not all) of the Slee 4-inch lift installed. He had previously done a front axle service on Keith's truck and replaced both front brake calipers - they were sticking.
This afternoon, he planned on working on Carol's 60, getting the new springs and shocks installed. I think Carol also had requested some maintenance items done - but I'm not sure of all the details there.
Robbie is planning to head home to Boulder for the weekend, but will be back next week to tackle the head gasket on Keith's 80. I also have a gear oil leak from the front diff that he will be working on.
Evan
Robbie picked it up on Tuesday and had the truck running last night. I drove it for a while today and all looks good. It's very smooth and quiet. I will be putting some miles on it over the next week or so, since Robbie will still be around for a while. That way I can follow up with him in case I notice any issues, but so far so good.
Robbie made good progress on Keith's 80 today, getting most (if not all) of the Slee 4-inch lift installed. He had previously done a front axle service on Keith's truck and replaced both front brake calipers - they were sticking.
This afternoon, he planned on working on Carol's 60, getting the new springs and shocks installed. I think Carol also had requested some maintenance items done - but I'm not sure of all the details there.
Robbie is planning to head home to Boulder for the weekend, but will be back next week to tackle the head gasket on Keith's 80. I also have a gear oil leak from the front diff that he will be working on.
Evan
wow. Does Robbie have a torque wrench with hash marks for all the HG jobs he has knocked out?
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I'll have to ask him the total number of head gaskets he has done. Back when I started thinking about this repair, CruiserDan told me he has probably done more than anyone else in the country, and I don't think that's an exaggeration. I'm not sure if the total number is up in the hundreds yet, but easily (many) multiples of 10!
Details are new water pump, tstat, belts, valve cover gaskets, & prolly some things I forgot... (left paperwork at home).
He said he wanted to have it ready Friday before he leaves: I've got a ride lined up & an alignment appointment at 3pm.
edit: rusted bolts are being a PITA. Truck'll be spending more time at Evans. Good thing I have a spare!
And, I finally heard from the buyer of the 'other' rig: he's set to look at it on Monday, so this whole thing might wind up [almost] paying for itself....
Almost time to change my sig line.
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alia176
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At first Robbie shows up asking for a Sawzall! 
Then, about two hours later, he shows up asking for a 4" grinder and a cutting wheel
I'm glad he didn't return, asking for the OxyAcet torch Sounds like Carol's 60 didn't wanna let go of her parts!
Then, about two hours later, he shows up asking for a 4" grinder and a cutting wheel
I'm glad he didn't return, asking for the OxyAcet torch
Sounds like Carol's 60 didn't wanna let go of her parts!
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He shoulda just called for the fire truck: sawzal, air chisel & rotary blade. 
But without a life threat, couldn'ta legitimately used 'em, oh well...
Guess I waited a little too long to apply the PB Blaster...
But without a life threat, couldn'ta legitimately used 'em, oh well...
Guess I waited a little too long to apply the PB Blaster...
Oh I love it when the real tools come out to play in the hands of experts....
Musta been the spring perches and the bushings!!!
Torches, we need more torches!!
-o-
BOS
Musta been the spring perches and the bushings!!!
Torches, we need more torches!!
-o-
BOS
DanS HJ-45
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I love it when I get to take a torch to get a bolt out. It is, however, very rare. Kroil rules!!!
Dan
Kroil's good stuff. I bought a gallon 20 years ago and still have half of it left.
i call BS! i just used the firetruck's sawzall on my rig a week or 2 ago. the batteries needed cycling anyway.
i'll start a thread on it later when i get pics.
i call BS! i just used the firetruck's sawzall on my rig a week or 2 ago. the batteries needed cycling anyway.
Sweet, another tax paying dollar going to private use
!Really, so long as it is going to a good cause and checking to make sure the equipment works right for a real emegency I really don't give a flying rat's a$$. Who else has tires that size to plow the snow for the rest of us on snow runs?
You guys forgot to do the Tim Allen "argh, argh, argh". I was helping a friend to cut down a tree and he was afraid of the chainsaw. Told him "give a chainsaw to a guy and something to cut up, he can have some fun". After showing him how to use it, by days end he said it was fun. Yes Jon, the tree was not worth saving in case you are a tree hugging Botanist.
Sweet, another tax paying dollar going to private use
Practice makes perfect...
