Topic: 1982 SR5 Longbed

[Toyotadon]

Then on 7/10/16 at 7:00 PM, it pulled out of the garage under its own power.

As it was idling in the driveway, I noticed an oil puddle under the front of the engine.  It looks like the front crank seal also needs replacement.

Actually, there is oil on the bellhousing again.  Wondering if I'll need to pull the trans again and install one of these: http://www.lceperformance.com/Seal-Saver-20R-22R-RE-RET-Rear-Main-Seal-Saver-p/1013080.htm

Maybe should get the one for the front as well. http://www.lceperformance.com/20R-22R-RE-RET-Front-Balancer-Seal-Saver-p/1016115.htm

[redneckcustoms13]

If it helps any, every 22r I have ever built got regular rtv silicone on the egr plate on the back of the head. I've not experienced any issues.

[Toyotadon [OP]]

I will keep an eye on it for now.  There are two different gaskets based on build date.  Mine is the older one, which showed as a deleted part in Toyota's system, but the newer one might work as well.

On the seal savers for the crank, I've got one opinion saying they're great, and another saying they don't work.  Any of you guys have positive or negative experience?

[:)bestgen4runner]

I have used them many times, they are great but I only use it if it really needs it.

[Toyotadon [OP]]

I have some cool stuff to post, including a purchase I made for it this week, but everything is still sitting in the back of my Cruiser.

I did try to drive it to work today, but as it was idling and we were loading up, I noticed coolant leaking again near the bottom radiator hose.  Hopefully it's just a clamp; I'll check it when I get some time.

[westypoo]

super clean and nice truck man. really good buy. im loving that long bed topper!!! if you ever choose to get rid of it...let me know! haha. ive been on the hunt for a shell for a long bed. there hard to find it seems over here in colorado.

[Toyotadon [OP]]

It looks like the coolant leak was just a clamp, so that was easily taken care of.



I took this trip on Tuesday.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/photos-snapped-while-driving-wth.313411/page-558#post-10580806

Brought back a bench seat, and front & rear 4X4Labs bumpers for the truck.





It's a little dirty, and I'll have to build something for the center portion to be able to seat three across.



The front bumper probably won't end up on this truck.





Maybe it should go on the Cruiser?

[Toyotadon [OP]]

We moved on to fitting the rear bumper.



The exhaust pipe will have to change.



The hitch is welded to the frame, and the bumper brackets were welded to that, and well as bolted to the frame.





The only type of cutoff tool I had on hand was the Dremel, so why not try it?



Right after that, the wheel exploded.



I went through a few wheels, but got it done.





I'm thinking I'll leave the swingout bases on there, and have them low enough the tailgate can open.  It looks like that should work.



There's about 5 inches to go forward, after I cut the hitch bracket to fit.



I will also have to do something where the flares are.



That's all for now.  Next is sanding, priming, & painting.

[Toyotadon [OP]]

My class was studying universal joints, so I showed the students how to put my front driveshaft back together.





The little grease plug for the CV ball joint was in pretty bad shape, and I forgot to put it back in before assembly.  Trying to install it later just led to more damage.



I looked at using a little retainer clip with sealer instead, but it was even harder to get in position.



With a little trimming, it might have gone, but in the meantime I found the best way to access the hole...



...and the plug popped in securely.

[Toyotadon [OP]]

Pulled the doors, seats, & carpet out.







Doors had some repairs done.





Carpet will be cleaned.



Seat will become a bench.



I spent some time when it was still sunny painting the rusty ends of the sliders.  Now I need to pick it up from Talon, who welded the center of the frame back together.

[Toyotadon [OP]]

I did end up welding the bumper on myself, though the welds probably need some "touching up".







About the same time, I had the windshield resealed.



For the first part of the summer, I've just been driving it.



Then, in the last week or so, I started tearing into a couple more items.  The front crankshaft seal started leaking after the trans installation, and I'm wanting to repack the fan clutch with new, heavier silicone.

[THK Matt]

none of those pictures show in your last post.