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The Adventures of Ash and Baby Taco

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by BabyTaco, Feb 22, 2014.

  1. Mar 11, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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    mizzac

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    Glad you got a profession to help ya with it man. In the long run, I think it will be beneficial. When you gonna post some pics of this new LC though?
     
  2. Mar 11, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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    Someday soon when I use it haha. Topped off the brake fluid today. Looks like I got to it in time before I got air into the master cylinder. I found the leak too. Should be a simple fix.

    Gonna use the LC to pull baby t to her temp home tomorrow. After that I might enjoy the nice weather by giving the cruiser a much needed wash and wax.

    Ash's bday is coming up so we will probably grab pics then.
     
  3. Mar 11, 2016 at 1:43 PM
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    I officially start work on monday. I am going to work full time over spring break to cushion the cost of fixing baby t. Which I don't think will be to bad in the long run. I get super stressed when I mess with my savings account so I can't wait to get back to my comfort level :laugh:.
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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    BabyTaco

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    Bruiser is the DD mobile tonight. Can't believe how smooth a vehicle is from the early 90's. Much smoother than my truck.
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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    Dropped BabyT off! He said he can have the head pulled by Tuesday and we will know what the damage in. Pretty dang excited.
     
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  6. Mar 12, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    Hell yeah man! Baby T is probably having dirt withdrawals.
     
  7. Mar 12, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    Fuck baby t. I am having dirt withdrawals.
     
  8. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    :laugh: I feel your pain. I am too.
     
  9. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    I don't want to hear it about having dirt withdrawals..you guys live in prime dirt country. Its your own damn fault!
     
  10. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    Lol very accurate.
     
  11. Mar 12, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    Who picked to goto college in the butthole of the US to study a field that is likely going to force you to live in a city? You put that on yourself haha.
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2016 at 2:39 PM
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    I'm gonna go mob the draw tomorrow :D

    You guys can come in spirit :p
     
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  13. Mar 12, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    Hey...:luvya:

    :anonymous:
     
  14. Mar 13, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    Put the cruiser to use to get some much needed mountain air. Ash turns two on Tuesday. Where does the time go!!!! More pictures coming this week. We are taking a trip to Sheridan on Friday so Ash is gonna have a blast at my parents with their dogs.

    [​IMG]2yr-2 by Gage McKeag, on Flickr

    Check out his camo. Those eyes are piercing.
    [​IMG]2yr by Gage McKeag, on Flickr

    And this is Stevie. The gals big black weiner. It's hard to get good photos of an all black dog that sits 6 inches off the ground haha.
    [​IMG]stevie by Gage McKeag, on Flickr
     
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    and still no LC pics.
    Pics of Land Cruiser, or it didn't happen.
     
  16. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:46 AM
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    I saw the LC when I dropped off the engine hoist - It was covered with a brown paper bag!:devil:
     
  17. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    All i read is that some gal has a big black weiner.
     
  18. Mar 14, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    Haha, the roads were closed so the cruiser was in a dirt parking lot. Hardly pic worthy. There was one posted at some point.
     
  19. Mar 15, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    Got a call from the machine shop saying there was rust. I went in to look at it and it's really just confusing.

    Only the 4th cylinder has rust. The rust looks like it starts at the head gasket but there is not obvious sign it was blown and that could cause it. The intake has gunk but nothing that would be the culprit. about 1/2'' of the bottom stroke is spotless.

    Options:
    Sell Truck: Not happening (not worth selling and buying with value of the truck and add-ons)
    Rebuild Engine: ~$3200-4000
    Used Engine: ~$2500 plus $1000 to install

    There is a possibility the rust can be removed and new rings can get installed but that will save me only a $300 or so.

    After talking to him for a bit, it seems like rebuilding it is the best option. You have no clue what you are getting with a used engine and in the end you are paying close to, if not more, than a rebuild. I think I am going to swallow the cost and get it rebuilt. Ill cry myself to sleep for a year and survive on ramen until I am happy with my bank account again.
     
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