Recent content by Jimtronic

It's been a puzzle figuring out exactly the year and model actually. But I've settled on a 1988 HJ60. I know this contradicts some cruiser information out there, but so be it. From the plate under the hood: model # is HJ60LG-MNZ (general markets built from 87-90) engine is 2H frame...

How hard is it to get converted from a costa rican car to a US car? Would I do that in Texas or some other state on the border? Or can I get it back to Minnesota and register it there?

I bought this car a year ago for our family to drive while we are living in Costa Rica. Our time here is coming to an end and I need to figure out what do with this sweet ride. I LOVE this truck, but I won't need it in Minnesota. Should I ... 1. Say goodbye and sell it here in Costa Rica? 2...

HA! Glad I asked. I should have just googled it, my bad. I guess the only thing that's concerning is that the fluid that is in there now doesn't have the red color of ATF fluid. So, I'm wondering if a previous owner used something else in the past. The solution is probably to drain and refill...

Trying to figure out what's going on with my transmission fluid. The pic of the cap shows it asking for ATF, but my truck is a manual. The users manual says SAE90. What's going on here? 1987 HJ60.

I did measure the resistance across the terminals and there was some resistance, but I don't recall the exact amount. I just know it wasn't open and it wasn't closed.

My DS motor is non responsive, so I took the door apart today and measured voltage to the motor. The motor is getting 13.46 volts posivitve and negative depending on the direction of the button. Does this mean it's a goner or is there something inside the motor that I can check/fix? In the...

Hi All, I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my front left shock. It is loose. I can grab it with my hand and move it around and make it clank in it's mount. Nothing appears broken, it just appears to be loose. The shocks are most likely stock on this 1988 HJ60. How can I tell whether...

Thanks All! I found a guy with a tank of R12 who filled it up for me. $40 bucks and ICE COLD! Now to get the Ice Maker working again...

Hi Friends, I've purchased an 1988 HJ60 down here in Costa Rica that I absolutely LOVE. It's not perfect, but it's in solid shape. That said, the air conditioning is a little underpowered and can't cool the inside enough when the sun is out. To the best of my knowledge it's running the...

Hi, in a couple months I'll be living in Central America and while there I'll be driving a 1988 HJ60 Diesel 5 Speed. I love 60s cruisers, but I don't know very much about these trucks or engines. Is there anyone close to Minneapolis that has an HJ60 Diesel that can show me some basic things...

I have a good referral from a local land cruiser owner/fan for a mechanic that can help me take care of things. One of the reasons I like the 80 series is that it seems like I can do some of the work myself. The most complicated work I've ever done on a vehicle is to put a new head on a 78...

I had considered this, but I really want a diesel/manual for some economy and simplicity and those seem very rare in the states indeed. Additionally, unless you do what Beau Diddly suggests, you will have to pay 80% of what Costa Rica thinks is the market value as import duties. When you add in...

This is an interesting idea. I will investigate further. I had thought it was only possible for one 3 month (+ 3 month extension).

Thanks for the information everyone!