Recent content by stzlc

I have searched and search and now I am out of time. I need info on finding a repair manual for my 91 prado, I want to know if there is anywhere I can go to interpret the serial number, and I need to know where I can get a head and gaskets in the apparrently likey situation that mine breaks...

have you had any luck figuring outt his wiring yet?

Need a trailering harness to plug into my 91 LJ78. I hear thay are available from Hopkins, but I can't seem to track down a Canadian source for them. any leads will be appreciated. email me at stz128@mail.usask.ca thanks STZ

a little confused ab out VIN?frame Eradicated? meaning the information that corresponds to the VIN # is deleted, or do you mean the serial # plates are removed in Japan? if frame# and VIN are same and VIN is removed, where do I find frame #, if not what data is conatined in frame # that is...

OK, this is news to me, the ones with turbos don't have the same problem? Great, I am looking at a turbocharged engine.

where can I find more info about this vehicle: interpret its VIN, get all the specs and dimensions, etc...

There are known issues that may or may not be exagerated in these and other forums. Are there preventative measures to deal with the weakness/cause of cracking heads on 70 series diesels?

why? Thanks for the info everyone. I won't run away, but I will be taking a good hard and close look. I've begun pricing out replacement parts now so I have a good idea what it will be like if it does go. Anyonw know WHY the heads can crack? Is it a structural weakness, a flaw in the coolant...

Howdy from the great north I am looking at a Japanese-built '91 LC shortbody 2door with the small turbo deisel (is this even the 70 series? I don't know...). I am a mechanic, but I have no knowledge of LC's. Answer what you can, I'll greatly appreciate it. My questions are: 1 - I hear there...