85 4Runner build/2L-T diesel swap.
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85 4Runner build/2L-T diesel swap.
hey guys, so i owned my 4runner for about 3 years now and i just acquired a big piece of the puzzle. an 85 2L-T powered turbo diesel 4wd. i like tellin storys with pictures, so check out the progress so far..
the 2L-T
and the body (over the years) it will be going in.
the first day the flatbed dropped it.
with my 91 in the background
the 2L-T
and the body (over the years) it will be going in.
the first day the flatbed dropped it.
with my 91 in the background
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after many months we got the old girl running again..a full wire harness later.
it didnt take me long to get in trouble with it..
a family photo
it didnt take me long to get in trouble with it..
a family photo
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I like that color.
I've always wanted to repaint mine that color or black but then I'd cry every time I see a new scratch pop up, so I've stuck to the original so far.
I've always wanted to repaint mine that color or black but then I'd cry every time I see a new scratch pop up, so I've stuck to the original so far.
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so in the last couple weeks iv been workin on the diesel rig at my buddies shop. i pretty optimistic about the swap and the same time i get nervous about some of the rust on the block. anyway the tear down is just about done, parts on order.. timing belt, water pump, thermostat, timing idlers. and im sure the list will grow but im really tryin to do this on a budget.
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as you may see, the frame has had some custom work done...
now that i got some elbow room..do the timing belt and anything else that would otherwise be annoying, in the body.
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This is going to be awesome. When I saw the repaint I dropped an F-Bomb loud enough to wake the baby up... Oops. For sure looking forward to seeing it all swapped!
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thanks guys.
after work today i pulled the timing cover off for the first time. looks like its been replaced at least once before, with only 95k on an 85. for peace of mind im gonna put in new timing and cooling parts. i wont see any parts for a few days so i may have my buddy start on a custom downpipe . hes real handy with a mig, and i wanna learn.