Is it really worth saving a 100 Series Sahara? @theskidfactory
Is it really worth saving a 100 Series Sahara?  @theskidfactory
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Back with another Extended cut video on the 100 series Sahara! In this episode, We're swapping out a reconditioned 2UZFE engine that was cleaned and almost every visible part painted. From bench testing the starter motor and pressing in bushes it’s a full workshop week in one video.
As usual not everything goes to planed and a simple mistake made with the torque converter made fitting the new engine a bit of a task followed by a couple of faulty coil packs and coolant leaks.

We also put our new CRC Smart Washer to the test and with so many parts needing to be cleaned it really has been the MVP!
Find out more about the smart washer here! tinyurl.com/crc-australia-tsf

This cruiser was bought with the intention to restore it back to its former glory and with the help from Supercheap Auto we were able to give it a new lease on life, A full (condensed) build video was recently released but it left so much awesome content on the table that I just couldn't let goto waste so enjoy the "Extended cut"

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00:00 reconditioned 2UZFE
01:15 using CRC's Smart Washer to clean parts
03:35 How to restore and paint engine parts
08:17 Cleaning rust spots on chassis
09:15 assembling reconditioned 2UZFE 4.7L V8
10:46 Bench testing 2UZ Starter motor
14:27 Assembled 2UZFE Ready for fitting into 100 series Landcrusier
16:19 A750 Torque converter not located on transmission oil pump
18:07 servicing Aisin A750 Transmission on 100 series Sahara
19:08 Supecheap Auto store visit
21:15 new Koyo Radiator and Dayco clutch fan hub
21:49 UZJ100 Extractors VS Standard manifolds
24:53 Reconditioned engine first start on 100 series Cruiser
28:27 identifying 2uzfe misfire from faulty coil packs
31:50 replacing suspension components on a Toyota 100 series land cruiser
36:25 Toolpro Ball Joint press tool
38:40 pressing in new control arm bushes
39:52 fitting airbag man helper airbags
40:25 replacing 100 series handbrake shoes
42:22 repairing seized caliper slide
44:48 replacing coil packs and heat cycle after first start
46:48 Why you should use water when filling a fresh engines cooling system
50:00 plans for the res of the car
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