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Ok, I’ll look in to that at a later stage. At the moment I’ll focus on the list you sent previously and get on to treating the rust

Oh wow that sounds lovely! Is it driving?

It starts after about 3 seconds once the battery is charged up. So fuel filter has been changed and hopefully get cracking on oil service and change. When driving there doesn’t seem to be much power in it. I’ll be checking these all tomorrow 👍 I’ll send more photos of the valve cover now

Yes I was given out to about that, won’t be making that mistake again 👍

Hi Kevin, I just bought a Prado LJ-71 with the 2L-TE engine, and I've seen a lot of people giving out about that particular engine. How are you getting on with it? Mine is a right mess but looking forward to doing her up. If you don't mind me asking, where are you based? and do you have a...

Hi, can you tell by looking at my engine whether it is a 2LT or a 2LTE ? Thanks

No they’re the worst parts. The area in front of the radiator is quite rusted also unfortunately…I missed that part

Thanks, I googled it after asking 👍

Thanks very much for being supportive! Luckily I got the price way down so I’m still happy with her. I know there’s a lot of work to do but the inside is pretty clean and very happy with it..I’ll keep yous updated..do yous have any tips on tackling superficial rust?

I got the price way down on it when I saw them! Let me know if you have any tips please 👍

Update There is abit of rust that is more severe than I thought…would welding sort this out? Thanks! Also @GTSSportCoupe here is the pic of the engine

Ok great, once I get the landcruiser I’ll take more photos ☺️ she’s a turbo engine but hopefully she is the one without the faults 🤞

Hahaha thanks very much for giving me that life saving tip @Rigster ! I love a wee risky jump @Felde so it’s nice to be in a group that are likeminded!