Recent content by Beardo

Just picked up my 1995 LC VX 1FZ-FE. 110k miles. year-old Dobinson suspension. Sorry for the mediocre photos. We're heading on a self-drive safari to the Selous reserve in two weeks, so expect some photos when we return. I can't think of anything better than a 1000km test drive along...

What are your opinions on what this mechanic said regarding a 1995 VX that I had him look at today. I am about to negotiate a price. Any red flags stick out for you guys? I live in Tanzania and the mechanic is a highly recommended German guy. hence the somewhat broken english...

I am about to buying a 1997 LC VX 1FZE, and have learned through research on this most excellent forum that the temp gauge has a deadspot that does not indicate you're overheating until it is just about too late. I've also learned about many of the various mods that can be made to counteract...

Great to know! We should keep in touch regarding maintenance on the 1FZE, etc, or start a separate thread for 1FZE engine owners if one doesn't already exist. I am going to make an offer on it tonight. Hopefully I can take delivery soon and get some pics up. What kind of gas mileage are...

Yes. The 1FZE that we're looking at was imported from Japan and is right-hand drive. We're expecting low mpg's, but willing to sacrifice that for safety on the dangerous highways here, and bomb-proof reliability. We won't be driving it very often, anyway, as we can bike or walk to work.

It is the 1FZE engine. Thoughts?

Does the 1FZe engine have any compatible components with other cruiser engines? I'm about to pull the trigger on a '97 LC VX with a 1FZE. Thanks.

Bugnbikes - We originally wanted diesel, but it seems opinions on the interwebs go back and forth between the advantages of each. They're both great engines, and the rest of this '97 VX is in such great shape that it tips the balance. Diesel is slightly more readily available, but it doesn't...

You're right. I spent the day navigating through this forum. The engine has a fantastic reputation, is thirsty, but will last as long as I care for it. The plan is to build it into a safari rig so we can hit the national parks here on our own. I am thinking an excursion gas tank...

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I'm new to this forum and a soon-to-be cruiser owner. I've just moved to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and have test driven a ton of cruisers recently. I am very interested in a 1997 Landcruiser VX with a 6 Cylinder 1FZe engine with only 80,000KM on it. I was wondering if anyone here has any...