Help with, Toyota Fj73 SWB
Submitted: Friday, Jun 23, 2006 at 16:16
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Have just looked over a Toyota Fj73 SWB, 3F engine 5 speed Manuel with Duel battery’s, A/C, rear Axillary Power plugs in the back + Inverter, with a friend from work, he wants it Just for 4Wding
They are Asking is $4400 in WA with Warranty and will not move on the price we have tried.
It has 298,000K on it and is in visually good conation inside and out, how good are these engines?, It puffed a bit of smoke on start up but then ran clean.
Problems I can see are> Rear Main seal
Front Crankshaft seal.
Possible Front Axle seals> Drops of what appeared to be Diff oil on the bottom inside of the tyre and around like wheel bearing, Hub sorter area past the CV’s
And possible Transfer or gearbox oil leak, Location or cause I am not sure of.
What other things should I be looking for (Will
check the 4WD system tomorrow on the
test drive) what hidden problems may I of not seen and should I look for tomorrow as I am not that Knowable with the Toyo stuff.
1Rear main> A PITA but he can live with it as long as it isn’t too bad; We Don’t really what to drop the G/Box to fix it> Might try for warranty.
2.Front seal> No Problems we will just replace the seal
3.Axle seals> what is the go hear, How hard are these to do and any other damage that they may have caused, Warranty agene Maybe.
4. Gear box/TCase, any thoughts about where the leak could be> I can’t seem to pin point it.
Thanks People
Reply By: ross - Sunday, Jun 25, 2006 at 16:15
Sunday, Jun 25, 2006 at 16:15
The oil leaks can be from the sump gasket or the rocker cover and leaking down but a rear mains leak would be normal at those klms.
The front axle service is usually about 6-7 hours labour. If the front disc rotors are worn out it is advisable to do this while its apart. $700-800
The gearboxs can jump out of gear often 5th or 1st.
The seal between the g/box and t/case can go which causes the t/case oil to run uphill into the g/box.You can
check it by undoing the upper plug on the gearbox.
If oil pours out the seal is gone. A bypass hose can fix it temp and if it already has one,you know why its there;)
Once you start fixing fixing the g/box t/case you might as
well do a full rebuild.$2500
The engines are usually on their way out at those klms unless there has been meticulous maintenance.
They can be rebuilt for $2250 with a 12/20 warranty and you install.
Expect about 15-17 mpg or 20 litres per 100klms:(
Have a good look at
the springs. If they are parting or some leaves are flat/straight then it needs new springs/bushes/shackles,about $1500.
Check the drivesahfts for signs of grease. There are also grease nipples on the steering.
The steering should have no play or clunks ect.
Steering box is $700,pump $300 and $2-300 for tie rod ends
If it has f/g flares they can often have hidden rust underneath them.
I have been driving one of these for 4 years and have converted it to diesel and spent bucket loads of money however it is one of the best offroad vehicles you can get.
The f/g roof doesnt rust and the windscreen is replaceable which makes them long lasting.
At $4400 you can expect to spend as much again getting them up to scratch.
If it has a good body then it is worth it.
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Follow Up By: Exploder - Sunday, Jun 25, 2006 at 20:29
Sunday, Jun 25, 2006 at 20:29
Thanks.
The Rotors are all new 2 years ago
It’s had new HD sprigs fitted in 02
The engine starts and idles ok, but blows a puff of Oil smoke on the first start, no sludge inside the rocker cover, but the rocker gear is dirty as would be expected with 300,000 on the clock.
The gearbox has oil all over it so it’s possible that seal is stuffed, can always band aid fix it with the hose but.
The repair work we can do (mecky Fitters), He just doesn’t what to buy it and have to spend every weekend working on the thing and nether do I, LOL, I.E rebuilding boxes and the motor would not be on the cards, he already has one restoration project (EH Holden) on the go so doesn’t need a second.
It will basically be used 1 or 2 times a month just to take on
the beach and into the hills as
well as the odd trip so it will be doing bleep all K’s, maybe 4-6000 a year at the most.
The car looks as if it has done manly country K’s, service records are all over the place from
Perth to northern WA and the NT over to NSW it’s being sold in
Perth 1 block from the dealership it was originally brought from, It is in surprisingly good condition apart from the oil leaks.LOL
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