I Bought a Triple Locked 80 Series With a Blown Head Gasket and Fixed It for Dirt Cheap

[@DavidS-x9y]

Make sure you change the hose behind the valve cover....they will go or leak...I had a 93 triple locked....she is now with a new owner....love the FJ80s..mine had a 6 inch lift on 38s...4:88s...it was slow, but crawled well...

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

The pesky heater hose? I made sure to change that! That sounds sick! My last one I had a 6 inch lift on 40s with 410 gears and a 400hp 6bt Cummins🤠 From what I’ve experienced wheeling that rig- I want to keep a low center of gravity so I can confidently attempt more aggressive off camber lines - but man do they look good lifted!🥹

[@DavidS-x9y]

I carried a head gasket with me all the time and never needed it. I went through 3 radiators, because the flexion in the frame off roading would crack them. I finally got a custom made aluminum one made. I am now in a 200 series and have it almost where I need it..3 inch OME lift with servicable UCAs. I don't miss not being able to pass or go through passes in my 80! :)@@Austin_SaintOnge

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

@@DavidS-x9y dang! And radiators are so fricking expensive nowadays! I should carry a spare head gasket with me just in case too😂 That’s sick! 200 series is definitely goals! I’ve got a spare block here that I’m going to overbore and build for a turbo. Then I’ll really be sucking down the gas! Luckily gas is still cheaper than diesel here for some strange reason 🧐

[@Tbooth87]

August, don’t listen to him. Biggest thing you need to look out for with these 80s, is making sure you eat 14 MREs in the back while camping. The rest should sort itself out.

[@DavidS-x9y]

my butt just had PTSD from that era! I still have 2 of them :) @@Tbooth87

[@AZRubicon1]

Sweet Ride!!! I am doing my '97 and you can watch my vids on here and listen to her purr. Good luck. I have an LC shop here in PHX. That's a low price to purchase and seemingly too low for the head work. But hey if it lasts you've saved a ton! Cheers!

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Cool! I was just down in Phoenix a few weeks ago! Wished I could have stopped by. I thought it was a pretty good price too! Let me check my math: Machine shop resurfacing and valve seal verification - $225 Oil/fitler/coolant - $117 Dnj head gasket kit - $119 $461 The biggest part is the labor which I did all myself. If I took it to a shop I’d expect to pay probably $4000. You’re right, I’ll update the title with the correct amount I spent not the head gasket thanks !

[@mattmackrell2323]

Would love to see a turbo 1FZ tuned for big power! My vote would be for a rocklander build. Small lift, 37’s, focus on flex, and focus on armor. Maybe a sleeping platform in the rear but no stupid rooftop tent. I love DeltaVS and run a ton of their parts on my triple locked LX450 but I’m looking at Dissent Offroads new high clearance front and rear bumpers. You should check them out.

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

I actually have a spare block I’m thinking about overboring and building for boost! I’m pretty sure that’s the route I want to go. I’ll check them out!

[@KiyaWarrior]

Love it. Great work. Makes me want to buy another 80 series. Hahaha

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Thanks! You should !

[@harrykong]

I’ll take grease and oil over rust any day, nice find

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

I agree! It’s rust prevention!

[@robertclark2714]

Our triple lock LX450 had a check engine light throwing a EGR code. It was the carbon in the passage way, not the actual EGR valve itself. She has 500,000 miles on the original engine so leaving the passage clogged apparently does not cause an issue. I never could understand how pumping exhaust gases back into an engine could make an engine more efficient regardless of the cleaner exhaust exiting the tailpipe.

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Yup I had that same passage clogged on my old white Land Cruiser! Just used a pipe cleaner and some wd40 to get rid of it

[@JoshLC80]

Looks good on 35s! How bad do they rub? I also have a leaky sub roof

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

I think it looks great too! Barely any rubbing but I’ll have to see off road at full articulation🤔

[@Alan-tn6de]

Good choice on location compared to LV. Nice new LC and dodge pickup! I now have to do a head gasket job too. Been leaning on doing it myself and save $3-4k

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Thanks I love it up here! Pickups been sold but it was fun! For sure do it yourself! I watched otramms video on all 3 I did. He’s great!

[@Alan-tn6de]

@@Austin_SaintOnge true true, I do own a FSM as well. The Mercedes vs Toyota short! Damn hilarious. Nice work lol

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

@@Alan-tn6de lol thanks! I quite enjoyed making it 😂

[@musavirk4354]

In tribal areas of my country which is Pakistan, these are most loved by locals same with the 70/79 series land cruisers/prados. Most of them are non custom paid imports which are illegal in major cities. These vehicles are used by tourism companies to take tourists to multiple valleys which are tourist destinations.

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

That’s super cool! Always interesting to hear how land cruisers are used around the world

[@renkodoodle]

Be interesting to see 37s max 3inch lift, I like the grey flares btw

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

That’s what I’ve been thinking- I’m gonna find a set of 17 beadlocks first then maybe a 2 inch heavy spring lift kit with 37s

[@MJ-ex8dl]

Turbo would be fun to see! I’m working on a 1995 with 225k. Smokes on startup regardless of outside temp then goes away ..I’m assuming valve stem seals? Thinking I might as well go ahead and do the head gasket and have the valve seals fixed…are you a mechanic? I’m basically a handy novice…this would be a first…or would you recommend hiring someone? Thanks for any input

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

I’m definitely thinking turbo! That’s pretty typical smoke on startup. The ecu throws fuel at the mixture until it’s in closed loop and warm. I’m not a certified mechanic but have done 3 of these head gaskets now and all have turned out great. It’s a huge job but if you go slow you can do it.

[@MJ-ex8dl]

I noticed to day when I started it and it was smoking that it really smelled like fuel….beginning to think you’re right about the smoke on starting as opposed to the valve stems….is there anything that can be done to fix the ecu dumping fuel?

[@danstennis1817]

Definitely replace the fan shroud. It's important for the fan to be able cool the motor.

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

I need to order that thanks for reminding me! It broke off and was flopping around so I took it off but forgot to order another one

[@millieconcepcion451]

I have a 1997 and I call her “La Poderosa” The Powerful One

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Nice! I like that name

[@adamgunn274]

No lift on 38s with trimmed finders. Check out go fast campers 80!

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

I think I saw that one! Is it red like this one?

[@chandleremerine6130]

Yes turbo!!!! HD automotive kit.

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Hadn’t heard of them before - browsing their website now 🤑

[@zukgod]

@Yotas R Us, I live really close to round lake, and build all sorts of cars including Cruisers. If you ever want to get together or need help with a build, I'd be happy to lend a hand, we're newer to the area as well and I'm looking for some car guy friends. Great video, the cruiser is in great shape, I'm kind of jealous.

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

That’s awesome! Yeah I’m literally 10 minutes from round lake. Would be up for doing some trails meeting up sometime!

[@harrykong]

She purrs perfect 😍

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

I agree! Can’t wait to drop a forged internal turbo block in her🥹

[@willcarrillo1759]

Do you wanna sell that 2nd gen?? I’m interested

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Dangggg dude I’m sorry I already sold it 🫤

[@FinMcMurder]

Leave stock and enjoy

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

That’s probably what I’ll do for the near future- gotta save up and then assess. There is something nice about having a completely stock vehicle and taking a trip back to the 90s every time you get in🤓

[@DavidChappell-n7s]

Amina Junction

[@joedeleon2017]

Name her Ida. Iike Idaho.

[@justinbaker3868]

om606 Mercedes diesel swap

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

My buddy’s doing one of those! I think I’m gonna do a turbo with this one but next time I visit Vancouver I’ll make a video of his progress on his om606 swap

[@brandonwyllie4692]

another Cummins swap!

[@Captmorgann]

I think you need to build a new pc and game with us again ya goof!

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

If I had time I would- how much are the 40 series going for nowadays?

[@Captmorgann]

@@Austin_SaintOnge 1300-1600 depending on model. I just got my 4080 for 1900 cad

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

@@Captmorgann that’s not bad- you still play any tarkov? That was my favorite by far

[@Captmorgann]

@@Austin_SaintOnge havent played any since everyones playing random games but a bunch of us would be down to clown next wipe for sure.

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

@@Captmorgann I need a more powerful pc than my Mac now that I’m shooting in ProRes so I might build one 🤔

[@kiloohm]

6k

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

How’d you know?!? That’s exactly how much I payed for it🤪

[@kiloohm]

funny, guess I know the market lol@@Austin_SaintOnge

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

@kiloohm yeah I’ve been shopping the market almost everyday for the last 4 years. Had to jump on this one!

[@kleinbiker1]

Man you move a lot! lol Love your channel but we gotta stop promoting the phrase “triple locked”

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Yeah I’ve moved ALOT. I’ve worked in fine dining as a server/bartender/sommelier my whole life. Covid has obliterated that industry and it’s been rough trying to reconcile a consistent income since. I had moved to Las Vegas for a job opportunity at the capital grille on the strip, but the industry there is pitiful at the moment. The entire union is on strike. Then you have F1/sphere/construction on the strip clogging everything up. I started my first shift as a sommelier at a high end steakhouse in Couer d’Alene last and it looks like it’s going to be a good fit so I can finally plant my roots here 🙏🏻 Sorry the triple locked came out by habit😆 I’ll try to remember to say diff locks from now on

[@kleinbiker1]

@@Austin_SaintOnge I understand man. I worked in the restaurant industry years ago…so glad I don’t now. I’m in the medical field now and can work in nearly any hospital as there is a shortage everywhere, although I own way too much crap to be able to move very often. I was in Vegas while they were setting up for the F1…what a sh*t show! Best of luck on the work front. Still collecting parts for my Cummins swap! Hopefully it happens this winter. And that triple locked phrase….a hill I will die on. lol

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

@kleinbiker1 yeah it’s not the most ideal industry to be in- but luckily since I passed my level 2 sommelier exam I have a decent prospect. I also get to taste $1,000 bottles of wine each night and be in charge of a million dollar cellar so it makes me happy 😃. Otherwise I probably would look to other industries. That’s cool who I can work anywhere in the medical field! What sector are you involved in? My dad’s a (flabotomist?) not sure I’m spelling that right🧐. You know what I mean! I was having to drive Uber and Lyft through the strip during all that- what a nightmare! You doing the swap yourself? What kit/engine you going with?

[@kleinbiker1]

@@Austin_SaintOnge ah very cool. Didn’t realize that industry got so involved. I worked at an Olive Garden and was a corporate trainer. I was able to taste plenty of wine but not $1000 bottles. lol I’m a respiratory therapist and work mostly in the ICU. I did lots of phlebotomy as I was putting myself through school. I went back to school in my early 30’s for it. I remember taking the Uber from the airport to the hotel…sooo much was jammed up on the strip because of the F1 lane closures. Doing the swap myself 100%. 6BT and MV4500 sitting in my garage. Have adapter already for the transfer case and motor mounts from adventure vehicles NW. 1FZ still runs great but the Cummins swap has been planned for a while. Just finally picked up an engine this summer. P-pump baby!

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

@kleinbiker1 nice! I worked for capital grille for several years (owned by Darden who owns Olive Garden as well) You must have been busy since covid! Yeah I just stopped doing rides from the airport to the strip because it wasn’t worth it. The locals are so fed up with it! That’s awesome man you’ll love the Cummins! Ppump is money!

[@jgcruisers]

6k

[@Austin_SaintOnge]

Yup! $6k exactly! Nice guess!