Recent content by Slowcruiser

Regarding my rear crank seal issue above, old one was leaking, new one (from a gasket kit I had) went in, then started leaking more heavily after about 30 miles of driving. We've finally opened it up, looks like the new seal has moved forward after install, per the attached photos. I guess I...

Thanks for the reply. Yes you're right, I meant the leak is coming from between the engine and transmission, rear crank seal. You know, I am not sure if it was a genuine toyota seal, maybe not, it was the correct part number, I've sourced a genuine toyota part that I will order if needed...

Hi all, I have a KZJ78, manual transmission, with the 1kz-te engine. I recently had some work done on it, dobinsons suspension and steering stabilizer, top radiator hose, air filter, fuel filter, motor oil and filter change, diff and transmission oils, valve cover gasket, rear crank seal, new...

Hey all, has anyone had experience with these radiators for their prados? I have the KZJ78. Thanks...

Perhaps we should get together and talk KZs before I move to Albuquerque!

Ahh yes, mods and environment. Well currently it's stock, stock exhaust, though it looks like there may have been a manual boost controller in at some point. Don't know if there are blanking plates on the EGR, seems this is pretty common though. Has 32' tires, manual hubs. It's also the manual...

Thanks for that. My ultimate plan will be add an intercooler, looks like the 1KZ-TE in the KZJ78 is the same engine as the intercooled Prado J90s released in Australia, so hopefully won't be too complicated, as long as I can make space, lots of write ups on here for it it seems. But I think the...

Hi all, first time reaching out, appreciate this forum, has helped me out a lot so far. I have a KZJ78 with the 1KZTE. I don’t push it hard, no towing, keep it at about 100kph on the highway, do a bit of four wheeling. Wanting to do a few simple mods to keep it running well and cool enough. It...