Recent content by themrbruceguy

Well, our '96 Prado (with the 1KZ-TE engine) finally arrived! It looks way better than we imagined it would. With only 58k miles, it's in very clean condition throughout. It's obvious that the previous owner took very good care of it. My wife and I are pumped to get it going - but first we have...

I am planning on replacing the Prado's radiator ASAP upon arrival since I don't know the history of when it was last changed out. I have heard good things about KOYORAD radiators, but I have only found listings for '00-'05 KZJ95 Prados. Mine is a '96. The same listing also states that the...

I have been looking into different options for sourcing coolant hoses / rubber parts. I stumbled upon a few of these listings on eBay. Has anybody used these with success? If they fit and get the job done, it seems like quite the deal. I'm not sure what the total would amount to if I sourced all...

Ya, I had just added glow plugs to my list as well. Good call. I have the injectors on the list now, but will probably not make that a "must replace before operating the vehicle" item. Maybe save that job for the spring once the temps start getting warmer outside. Is there someone in the USA...

I hate to be the guy who asks for a huge list of part numbers, but would you happen to have some of those rubber hose numbers handy? I have been perusing Amayama and Partsouq the past couple weeks and am becoming more familiar with how to use it. But I'm having a tricky time making a list of all...

Well damn. Seems like after some quick Googling the AMC heads are known for good quality. Let's say I order that head just in case - If it came time to swap it in after a cracked head on my stock engine, are the AMC heads just as susceptible to cracking as the stock Toyota ones? I guess what...

Thanks @little_joe, that was a very helpful response. I know these 1KZ-TE engines are known for cracking heads, but from what I've read, that risk can be significantly mitigated by performing a list of maintenances / mods, correct? Basically in an effort to keep the EGT's down in a healthy...

Hey everyone. I just secured the purchase of my first Prado through a USS Japanese auction. It's a 1996 KZJ95W in TZ trim. It has just under 60,000 miles on it and comes with lots of optional accessories. From what I have been told from my export agent, there are maintenance records that will be...

Hey everyone. I just won my first Prado via a Japanese auction - a 1996 KZJ95W in TZ trim. It only has 95,000 kilometers on it (~60,000 miles) and comes in the wine color, which I really dig. My wife and I are very excited for it to arrive and put it to work hauling our growing family around the...