Recent content by gringo1

Hi, What is the air hose called that runs from the air cleaner to the top of the engine on a BJ40? It is a long black hose and I need to identify it so I can talk to SOR and Cool Cruisers and any other parts sellers to find one. Thanks,

Hi, I am in Costa Rica and my 1980 BJ40 was reading low oil pressure so my mechanic checked it with a real gauge like some posters have recommended. Then he made sure the bearings were fine and they were. Now I am looking for an oil pump, a new one since the used one I paid too much for only...

Hello, Well, after an overhaul, and then another valve re-seating, and new points put on the injectors, my BJ40 failed emissions test here in Costa Rica. We've done everything to the motor we can at this point, and the mechanic says it has to be the pump is faulty which he calls the brains of...

Hey, thanks for the comments. This is one good forum, and support here reinforces the idea to keep it.

Hi, I plan to re-locate to Mexico from Costa Rica and wonder if I should bring my BJ40 along with me... ...or Should I sell the BJ40 because of lack of availablity of parts and service repair in Mexico? Anyone with experience having a 40 series in Mexico? Thanks, Gringo1

Thanks, Tom. BTW, I did find the chassis number etched into the frame on the RH side near where it attaches to the bumper. I did NOT find any door plate, and the plate at the back of the engine compartment was blank except for Japanese characters. My chassis no. (also my VIN I guess) is...

Thanks Jake and Tom. If you guys want to relate some of your ownership-experience in the States, that would be helpful. 1. Down here, the market for parts is still pretty good since there are so many of these old 40 series still running around. I wonder about the availability of parts in the...

Hello, I am in Costa Rica and thinking about the drive back to the States with my 1980 Landcruiser BJ40. I've read a lot of the forums here on importation requirements and so thanks! I load up Ebay Watch Vehicles to see what the BJ or FJ 40s are going for these days up in the States and hope...

Because the glow plug broke off even deep down and there was no way to get an angle on it to turn it and punching it through was not an option. To the other poster, thanks, will look for those things to check.

Hello, I have a BJ40 in the shop today and they have to remove the head to punch out a plug. My ownership is about two weeks and I have replaced plugs, changed the oil, put new drums on the front brakes, adjusted the emergency brake cable, added a canasta to the top, changed ignition lock so...

Hello, I have a 1980 BJ40 and today have the head removed because a "candela" heating plug broke off and they thought it was too risky to pound it into the cylinder and try to magnet it out. So the head comes off. What else should I do to the motor since the head is off? Thanks, Gringo1