I know a guy that would let you swap that
lp01 said:
Alamo Auto Doctors in Schertz have been very helpful. Very knowledgeable. I'm taking my 2005 in for a timing belt and water pump at the end of the month. Also recommended a friend take their 2015 4Runner, and saved them $2500.
I know of people in Dallas who take their 40's to this guy.Centerpole90 said:
I am not in San Antonio, so there could well be the world's greatest LC mechanic there and I wouldn't know it - but if an hour away is acceptable, I believe Daniel Happley (Hill Country Cruisers) in Wimberley fits the bill. I currently have a carburetor in his shop for rebuild - it's the first work he's done for me though. I spoke with him over the weekend seeking some advice and he was working on a 40 series doing just what it appears you're wanting done. I found him and reached out to him on IG; it's the only place I can find he advertises. https://www.instagram.com/hillcountrycruisers/?hl=en
If you don't do IG and you want his number, just PM me - I think it's his cell and I hate to post it without asking first. No help on body shop, although that shouldn't be as hard to find as a mechanic that is well versed in LC.
Share pics of your (BEST YEAR) '78.
I highly recommend Steve at Northwest Design & Fab. He will come pick it up.valverde03 said:
Any recommendations for a good mechanic in the San Antonio area for a 1978 FJ40 that has been sitting for a decade? I know it will need quite a bit of work. Also any recommendations for a body shop in this area? Not looking for a 100% restoration, but it has some rust and I'd like to have it painted so it is protected.
Will do. I want to say initial estimate was right at $1200.Quote:
Will you post how much the TB and WP cost from there? Im near there and want to compare prices from the different places ive gone to for other things before.
lp01 said:Will do. I want to say initial estimate was right at $1200.Quote:
Will you post how much the TB and WP cost from there? Im near there and want to compare prices from the different places ive gone to for other things before.
That's good to know. This one is ready to go, but will keep that in mind for future reference. I have used Land Cruiser Specialists in NW Austin for a couple of small things, but this shop in Schertz is much closer. Did you use Hill Country Cruisers by chance?Quote:
Thanks. I did my TB and WP last fall with a pretty good small shop in San Marcos. I've gone to him when needing something done I can't do or don't have time for.
He charged ~$900 for the TB/WP including labor and used ASIN parts for my 2000 LC. I've very happy and confident in him and his work.
aggiepaintrain said:
timing belt and water pump recently done with receipts , check sunroof functionality, telescopic steering wheel functionality
I wouldn't say that there is a mileage that they go out. But if you're looking at a 14 year old vehicle with 195k miles, I would have timing belt and water pump done as one of the first things. If it was done at 90k miles or somewhere since, it should be good.Quote:
So in what mileage range does the water pump usually go on these GXs?
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I installed the lift myself so I wasn't concerned about getting the coils out. But I have no way to compress the springs to lower the perch, hence why I was looking for a shop to do it. I bought the coilovers preassembled from ironman.TxAg20 said:
I've swapped front coil overs on my 200 a couple of times. Took it to the dealer for cv boot tear after looking at the FSM. Coils are easy as long as kdss valves aren't frozen.
The funny guy that does the ironman youtube videos said it's easy to chip your powdercoat with those. But I'll give that a shot next time.TxAg20 said:
Rental/loaner coil compressor tools and prayers. I went ahead and bought a cheap set of coil compressor tools on Amazon.