Recent content by Koens90

Last week i saw oil underneath my car, and it came from the brake pressure regulator! I didn't see it before, think the rubber cap held all the fluid, it was quite full. Today I changed the regulator, hope it is okay now. Thanks all!

Yesterday I got stuck quite heavily, the mud/clay was 30 cm above the rear axle I guess... When I got on the highway again, the brake indicator light on the dashboard started lighting up again. Last time when that happened was after getting stuck as well. Two weeks ago I changed all the pads, so...

Thanks, its a 2002 HZJ79 with leaf springs and drum brakes at the rear. (wish it had discs at the back as well, much easier to change... :banghead:) I'lljust fill it up and and keep an eye on it for any leaks. Problem is that the weather is quite bad over here, and the bottom of the cruiser is...

Few weeks ago the parking brake light started to show up some times. The brake fluid level was a bit low, so that caused the light I guess. Yesterday I changed the pads in the front and the shoes at the back. The old ones were quite worn out, maybe 2-3 mm left. I hoped that the brake fluid would...

Some servicing yesterday, oil, filters, brake pads and shoes, greasing etc.

Hmm difficult electronics seems to be a problem in my case. I prefer my cruiser to be as basic as possible. That's why I drive a 70 series... Better option is to find a 1HD-FT or to replace the pump of the 1HD-FTE for a FT pump. Is it necessary to replace injectors etc. as well in that case...

What are the main issues for the electric wiring when placing a 1HD-FTE in a 79? I think the gas pedal is electric on the FTE, while there is a mechanical in the 79 cruisers. Is it much easier to bolt on a 1HD-FT pump on the FTE engine? Or will you face other problems when doing that? And what...

Yes I realize that, but when it will break down I can always upgrade to a h151 or replace the output shaft. The newer r151 gearboxes are better than those who are used in the early 79's aren't they?

My 1HZ has 300 000 km on it, and I don't expect it will last for another 150 000 when I place a turbo. Besides that I need a boost compensator, new injectors and probably new radiator because this one isnt that good anymore. So when I can purchase a low km or reconditioned 1HD I think it will...

Hi there, I searched the forum for some conversions of 1HD engines. I noticed that most people use 1HD-T engines for conversions instead of the 1HD-FTE. The FTE is electronically and I want my car to be as basic as possible, but in Europe it is much easier to get one than a 1HD-T or 1HD-FT. I...

Wow there are amazing 3D models on the net! Just couldnt find them before. Found this one ; This one is absolutely perfect as basic for designing a camper unit! Now hope that 3D Autocad and my laptop can handle the size!

Hi, Has anyone ever seen .dwg drawings of a 79 Landcruiser? I searched the net but I only found a HZJ75 as a 2D drawing. It says its a 2002 J78, but to me it looks like a 75 because the cabin is a bit shorter. A 3D drawing should be perfect, cause I want to make some models for different...

Thanks for the replies! I prefer a mechanical/hydraulic system rather than an electrical system. I found on the power-trax site that it's possible to have a 30 kW output, with 12V that wouldn't be possible... And one of the things I may want to mount in the future is an centrifugal pump for...

Hi there, I know somewhere a Landcruiser PTO for sale. I try to find out on what kind of cruiser it was mounted, but at the moment I still don't know. My HZJ79 is built in 2002, are all the PTO's the same or are there different types of gears etc? On the internet and on this forum I see every...

Now I made an appointment with the cruiser specialist to place a 10 leaf package and we will remove the 10th. So I can try with 9 leafs, and if thats still to heavy I can remove the 9 afterwards. Than its the same as the +150 kg set. Price difference btween 10 and 8 leafs was only 30 euros per...