Builds Taro, the FJ60 build and adventure. (2 Viewers)

[Knowbuddy]

The 61 is weeks if not days from being back on the road come visit soon before it breaks down again.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

The 61 is weeks if not days from being back on the road come visit soon before it breaks down again.

So you are saying Moab shakedown test at the end of the month?

 

[CruiserTrash]

So you are saying Moab shakedown test at the end of the month?

Wait until I get my rebuilt 2F in please!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Wait until I get my rebuilt 2F in please!

We will for sure meet up post-rebuild! You both have to do a bunch of break in miles!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

I got it back home, blowing white smoke... time for teardown to see what the damage was.

Head gasket failure between two cylinders! It was a pretty mild blowout compared to the time before. Yucky valve cover, steam-cleaned valves, and pistons!

But, regardless it got me back home 4 hours... However, always the smarter move is to get a tow. I'm a slow learner.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

After inspecting everything, finding some chipping on the piston heads and worried about potential head warp (IT didn't thank god)

I decided to go ahead and pull it to be rebuilt. Also, this was the first time I had pulled an engine out. So I was super excited and loved the process!
I am sure I looked a little strange doing this with a smile on my face. But it was a fun process that ended in the dark with help from my family!

Dropped off at the machine shop!