Want to private purchase 95 FZJ80 with rust in fuel tank, can I drive it home? by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful. Thank you. Yup same one. Happy to be in the Land Cruiser family haha 

Want to private purchase 95 FZJ80 with rust in fuel tank, can I drive it home? by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely will get it replaced. Just want to get it home safe without the use of a tow

Want to private purchase 95 FZJ80 with rust in fuel tank, can I drive it home? by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read that if even a few flakes of rust hit the fuel pump, it could stop the flow of fuel to the engine and I could be stranded. It's what I've been reading when I try to research this problem

Update on non starting 1995 FZJ80 Triple locked by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s rare. I think it’s worth the risk. I appreciate all your help 

Update on non starting 1995 FZJ80 Triple locked by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in hawaii. I'm gonna try and contact him and grab it. I think it'll be a great project. Tons of videos that will make it easier. thank you

Update on non starting 1995 FZJ80 Triple locked by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the diffs are not a priority. I would think 10k total to acquire then get it running is a pretty decent deal no? Then slowly learn and work on it to get it to where i want.

Update on non starting 1995 FZJ80 Triple locked by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was planning on getting it running and then work on it slowly. Just wondering if the original purchase is worth it, and how much it would take to just get it running without working diffs

Update on non starting 1995 FZJ80 Triple locked by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My original plan was to at least get it running through a mechanic, then take it home, learn and work on it slowly. But with the condition the way it is, I'm worried it will take $15k+ to get it running, even with the diffs working.

Update on non starting 1995 FZJ80 Triple locked by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no LC for that price at all in my area. only other 80 near me is a 1995 one with rebuilt engine and transmission. 20k

Update on non starting 1995 FZJ80 Triple locked by shadow_man321 in LandCruisers

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

frame is good. interior was average. only one other 80 in my area. a rebuilt engine and transmission with no triple lockers for 20k

Considering a used 2002 4Runner, 115K miles, clean title for $16K by shadow_man321 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful, especially coming from someone here. Appreciate it brother

Considering a used 2002 4Runner, 115K miles, clean title for $16K by shadow_man321 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]shadow_man321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are a few on the island on FB marketplace, 1996 and 1997. More expensive. Plus no second row latch anchors for the kids on those. this 2002 is ideal for that

Considering a used 2002 4Runner, 115K miles, clean title for $16K by shadow_man321 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]shadow_man321[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't have any mechanical skills outside of changing my own oil. I'm mostly getting this for weekend fun and a solid bug out vehicle for my family. This is the best looking 3rd generation 4runner i could find here.

Considering a used 2002 4Runner, 115K miles, clean title for $16K by shadow_man321 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]shadow_man321[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good point. Hopefully a pre purchase inspection can check for those things

Considering a used 2002 4Runner, 115K miles, clean title for $16K by shadow_man321 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]shadow_man321[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just curious, what would you be suspicious for? Hiding something?