Engine question?
Dec 25, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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The rebuild is easy to do. The Master rebuild kit will cost you around 250.00 from www.engnbldr.com , and the shipping is 22.00 to your door. If you have that much oil consumption i'm 99% sure you need a ring job. This is pretty easy thing to do. If you are really not sure if you are capable of the job you can have a mechanic do it for you. You are probably looking at around 500.00. The steering and transmission you can get from a donor truck at the local junkyard, probably another 300.00 bucks of parts. So for 800-1000 bucks you have a old truck with a new heart. It's straight axle and it's tough. Much tougher than that 4 runner that you will have to do a SAS swap to, not to mention the cost of the upkeep for the EFI and know how to properly maintain an EFI system. Do you know how to read computer code errors? Check relays? Know anything about pressurized fuel systems?
Much easier in the long run. Take the money you'd spend on that 4-runner and spend it on the truck.
Much easier in the long run. Take the money you'd spend on that 4-runner and spend it on the truck.
What do I have to do to maintain a EFI system?
Dec 25, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Well, if that's the route you really want to go, I would have to suggest reading and research. With mechanics, nothing beats hands on training. That's what mechanics is. I'm not certified but I have been working on cars with my father since I was old enough to hold a flashlight for him.
Be patient, that's the hardest part. If you are going to fix it, fix it right the first time or it will just give you trouble down the road, and usually that trouble comes at the worst time.
if you father is truly willing to help you. Then I would highly recommend you let him. The time you two spend together and what you will learn will be priceless. I promise you.
Be patient, that's the hardest part. If you are going to fix it, fix it right the first time or it will just give you trouble down the road, and usually that trouble comes at the worst time.
if you father is truly willing to help you. Then I would highly recommend you let him. The time you two spend together and what you will learn will be priceless. I promise you.
Dec 26, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Dec 26, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Also I got a chance to look at that 4runner today. And it's very nice.And I think it was never taken off the road. But the engine has a rod knock.
.The guy wants $3,000 and he will not go down on the price.
So I may just swap a new motor in my 83.
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Dec 26, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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So, you are selling your 83 Toyota because you don't feel like spending roughly 500 bucks to fix it and buying a 3000.00 dollar 4runner that has a rod knocking?
The grass is not always greener on the other side.
The grass is not always greener on the other side.
Dec 26, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Have the head checked it may be leaking oil past the valve guides and seals. 135k is extreme low for yota rebuild on that 22r. I think head work may be in order. Is it leaking oil or actually burn burning it? Black smoke exhuast? If not its leaking and findout where. def a main seal if its leaking. but yea.
Dec 27, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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But 3k for a car with a bad engine is to munch.
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Dec 27, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Have the head checked it may be leaking oil past the valve guides and seals. 135k is extreme low for yota rebuild on that 22r. I think head work may be in order. Is it leaking oil or actually burn burning it? Black smoke exhuast? If not its leaking and findout where. def a main seal if its leaking. but yea.
I know the timing chain cover is leaking oil. But not that munch.
Also I just did a car fax report and found out the odometer has not worked for 10+ years.
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Dec 28, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Buy a cheap car then you have something to get around in and you can take all the time you want to repair and mod the truck the right way. When I was trying to build up my 2nd gen 4runner it was always such a hassle and I'd never be able to get rid of the pos engine in it while it was my dd. Now that I have a seperate dd I get a lot more done and do it the right way taking my time, they don't make new first gens so why not keep yours going.
Dec 30, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Well I bought a 1990 toyota 4x4 pickup. With a little help from my dad. So I will not be fixing my 83.
As munch as I want to I have to many toys!
And I need to sell some.
Toys to be for sale soon.
My Jeep (99 wrangler my first 4x4 this thing could not take a beating at all!)
My 83 (83 toyota pickup 4x4 You could wheel this truck like there is no tomorrow and never know it the next day)
As munch as I want to I have to many toys!And I need to sell some.
Toys to be for sale soon.
My Jeep (99 wrangler my first 4x4 this thing could not take a beating at all!)
My 83 (83 toyota pickup 4x4 You could wheel this truck like there is no tomorrow and never know it the next day)
Dec 31, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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lol,but i want the tail gate 
LOL and the plastic trim around the box wheel well
and your your head light doors and also your fenders and valance and mirrors
LOL and the plastic trim around the box wheel welland your your head light doors and also your fenders and valance and mirrors
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