Recent content by masterl

Whoa. Seemed like I touched a nerve there. I apologize. I know there are people who have had TD5s and ZD30s for over 500kms also with no issues but that doesn't mean they weren't problematic, same as what we are seeing with the 1VD, in *my* opinion. But you do raise a good point that it's all...

It's funny seeing people defending the same unreliability red flags that we make fun of on other manufacturers' engines (TD5, ZD30, etc). 1VD is now in the same league. It was a matter of time anyway. Maybe a 1HD-FTE would be a better much. A little more power compared to 1HZ. I don't think...

Coming from a KZJ78 I'm really keen on getting into Land Rover world, specifically Discovery Series 2 or 3. Would have wanted an 97 VX 1HD-FT 80 but honestly the prices don't justify it anymore. Even the older HZJ 80s still would buy close to two Disco 1s. Now to my question : If I'm to get a...

Thank you so much Clint. You have answered all the questions, and quite satisfactorily, I might add. I'm glad I was wrong on everything :).

Good morning/afternoon/evening guys, I have some questions concerning the KZJ78 Prado 4x4 system. I got a 1995 Prado at the beginning of the year and I'm the third owner. I must admit that I didn't know a lot about the car then and may have missed a few critical checks during purchase...