landcruiser Total Rookie - Landcruiser 80 Engine Rebuild

[bush_mouse]

Hey 👋🏼 

I’ll preface this with a disclaimer - I know nothing about cars & would really appreciate some honest help & assistance! 

Bought an 80 series petrol Landcruiser earlier in the year for $4K - silly us, we didn’t get the car looked over & while it gave us half a year no issues, it’s basically pooped itself. 

Toyota checked it over for us, didn’t offer advice on fixes but gave us the following issues; 

low idle due to severe blowby; rings not sealed and losing compression (needs an engine rebuild); radiator cap leaking; movement in front wheel bearings; power steering box leaking; rear sway bar link bushes worn; rear main seal leaking & movement in front unit “JNT”…

So, I guess what I’m asking - is she farked? We love the car & it’s in otherwise perfect condition. I guess I want to know if ya’ll think it’s worth rebuilding & dropping some cash into the pit?
 

Any estimates on how much this will cost us to get fixed with an engine rebuilder? Any tips/tricks on how we can perhaps cut some costs, learn some new skills & fix some of these issues ourselves? 
 

Greatly appreciated - thank you!