Hi guys Ive been lurking here for years and I guess I should start asking some questions and making myself known . I have a 85 EFI SR5 extra cab witht the factory sunroof and every option toyota had back then . I only paid $800 for it and im super stoked about it . I made my own rock sliders and purchased a trail gear front bumper and a warn 8000 winch and mounted it on the bumper . I dont do alot of rock crawling but I do climb around in the dirt alot . I didnt really want to build a crawler I was leaning more towards and all around wheeler . I have 34x9.50 swampers on it and extended shackles . It does rub a little when turning but not asbad as I thought it would with these inverted front springs I have .lol. My best friend who is also my girlfriend just bought me a 3" suspension system for it so it hink its gonna be just about perfect hight wise . After that its gonna get gears and a locker in the rear . I am actually writing today because the motor is really tired its got over 200k on it and its low on oil pressure and I dont think ill be able to smog it after this time ( if it passes this time ) . I m wonderingif i should rebuild the motor i have or try to find one with less miles and instal it or buy a reman unit somehwere can you guys give me some suggestions on whats most cost affective or a casual wheeler like mine . Thanks for reading and sorry so long .

 

REBUILD IT YOUR WAY!!!YOURSELF.

Can't beat that.

 

thats kinda what I was thinking but I'm afraid of the cost .lol

 

it cost ALOT less then your other options... lol

and buying another used old tired motor from someone else is never a good idea. UNLESS you are broke and your motor is NO GOOD.

 

Are you sure your low oil pressure is not resulting from lack of oil?

Yeah I know it sounds stupid, nor am I calling you stupid; ya gotta ask anyway. Might save you some bucks.

 

Hahaha thanks but yea im sure its full of oil . I actually just switched to 20-50 to see if i can get the pressure up a little .

 

Hmm...yeah sounds like you're right, there's a good chance everything is just tired and worn out. Like 4x4 climber said, rebuild it yourself. Take your time and do it the way you want it.

 

Its gettin rebuilt as we speak im super excited !!!!

 

sorry i didnt take alot of pics but its back together and running really well . I had the block and crank machined and bought a new engbldr.com head and cam and complete rebuild kit and i am very happy with the outcome . I do wish I would have bought new valve adjuster screws so it would be a little quieter . Its not crazy loud but I can hear em . I can pull hills with out downshifting and i can even cruise down the highway pretty good at 75 mph with stock gears and 35's ..fourth gear of course lol

 

Congrats!!!,another satisfied customer!!