What is this leaking? (2 Viewers)
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snap a few picks under the hood as well, front part of the motor in between the rad and the engine.
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Also, probably valve cover gasket, distributor o-ring, oil pump gasket, power steering pump, front crank seal.
davidp14
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I vote all of it
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If it were me, I would go get a can of engine degreaser, start from the bottom, then pressure wash all the nasty off.
That way you can see.
That way you can see.
Also, your sway bar bushings are shot.
It also looks like your speedo cable is leaking at the T-case. They have a rubber seal in them that may have cracked or it just may be loose.
It does look like you have a NEW fan, radiator, and maybe fan shroud!
It also looks like your speedo cable is leaking at the T-case. They have a rubber seal in them that may have cracked or it just may be loose.
It does look like you have a NEW fan, radiator, and maybe fan shroud!
Yea. Realized after he posted the pics of the boat mooring.
Leak is likely the rear oil pan arch. That leak has been misdiagnosed as a rear main seal for the last 30 years.
Also that fan is from an FJ62 3FE. The FJ80 fan didn't have ridges on the blades.
Aftermarket fan clutch and it looks like the fan is sitting too far back, but hard to tell unless I'm looking at a stock motor to compare it to. In any case, not recommended. Go with an OEM green hub fan clutch to keep the old girl cool an those 155 bone crushing ponies happy.
Also that fan is from an FJ62 3FE. The FJ80 fan didn't have ridges on the blades.
Aftermarket fan clutch and it looks like the fan is sitting too far back, but hard to tell unless I'm looking at a stock motor to compare it to. In any case, not recommended. Go with an OEM green hub fan clutch to keep the old girl cool an those 155 bone crushing ponies happy.
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Pardon my noob ignorance. I’m just getting into this arena so Im soaking it in and appreciate the info and humor.
Any of these issues/potential issues do-or-die must fix today or it’s all over, or do I have some time? Can I at least run it to the parts store?
Any of these issues/potential issues do-or-die must fix today or it’s all over, or do I have some time? Can I at least run it to the parts store?
Welcome to the forum! As long as all your fluid levels are good you're fine to drive it.
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davidp14
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When I first got mine (1fz) I kept a gallon (yes, a gallon) of oil in the back and just topped it off before every drive. She did just fine.
Squash
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Treat her like an old farm tractor!
Check all fluids before every start until you are comfortable with how much or little she's consuming.
DS under the hood in front of battery will hold one each of engine oil, tranny/power steering fluid and one smaller brake fluid container.
Check all fluids before every start until you are comfortable with how much or little she's consuming.
DS under the hood in front of battery will hold one each of engine oil, tranny/power steering fluid and one smaller brake fluid container.
rex in bama
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Just had the side cover gasket replaced on my 92 - common leak on the 3fes and, from underneath, looked very similar to your leak. Solved my issue.
