If you really feel like you're sitting on a ticking time bomb then change the gasket. That said, I'm going to guess that 9 out of 10 fzj80s are running around on the original gasket.
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I guess as far as you need to. Loosen the radiator cap so the exhaust doesn't pressurize the coolant system. keep the radiator topped off. Maybe dump a bunch of aluma seal in until you can get within AAA range. It would be a bummer to warp the head and have to replace that also. As to the original question of the thread, front bumpers are pretty important. When I replaced my front bumper I took the opportunity to repair the body damage behind the paper thin mangled stock bumper. Some photos in my rotw link in my sig.how far can you make it in these rigs with a blown gasket before you do major damage? What would be the best game plan if it happened in a remote area such as in the woods where there will be no tow truck available. Drive ....let it cool....drive let it cool or something along those lines...???
I just went through the "what to get first". But mine is my DD and wheeler. I go rock crawling as much as I can. So instead of a front/rear bumper, I got slides from trail gear for around 200$ and the amazing skid plate that IPOR sells. You can always unbolt a bumper and throw a new one on. You can't just throw new rockers on. Or a trans/oil pan in the woods.
Sliders for $200?
How'd you mount those trail gear sliders around the cats? Any pics? Looks like a good deal.
how far can you make it in these rigs with a blown gasket before you do major damage? What would be the best game plan if it happened in a remote area such as in the woods where there will be no tow truck available. Drive ....let it cool....drive let it cool or something along those lines...???