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    Need CDL override in Low

    I have a 2003 Prado, 1KZ-TE with a 5-speed manual transmission. The motor is gutless below 1800 RPM which causes problems when trying to start up a steep incline on asphalt in 1st gear without excessive clutch slippage. So the solution is to shift the transfer case into low but that also...
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    1HDT BEB Question

    I'm considering buying a 1997 80 series with the 1HDT engine. It has 126,000 km on the clock. Based upon reading various threads here, it is a good idea to inspect/replace the BEB's. Can that be done with the engine in the truck? Should the rod bearings also be replaced at the same time...
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    Prado Newbie Question

    I'm looking to purchase a Prado here in Costa Rica. The two models that I'm considering are the pre 2002 J90 with the turbo 1KZ-TE diesel and the post 2002 J120 with the intercooled turbo 1KD-FTV diesel. There doesn't seem to be a big price differential between the two models - they are both...
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    • Forum: 90-Series Tech
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    SOLD  1988 3FE with all accessories near Detroit

    Good running 1988 3FE engine with all accessories. Shows 161,098 miles on the odometer. Includes everything from flex plate forward to fan: Alternator, power steering pump, all smog stuff, uncut engine wiring harness, air cleaner, etc. Air conditioning compressor is missing but mounting bracket...
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    Is the H Engine Sleeved?

    The engine on my 1980 HJ45 troopy is starting to burn a significant amount of oil and the compression on three out of six cylinders is low so I'm contemplating rebuilding it. This is a H engine, not 2H. Does it have replaceable cylinder sleeves?
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    Front Door Gasket Routing

    I've been trying to get the front doors on my HJ45 to properly close. The PO had replaced the gaskets that seal the door to the body and I'm thinking that the were improperly positioned making it very difficult to close the doors. I've removed the gaskets and the doors appear to close fine...
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    FJ62 Differentials into 1980 HJ45

    I have a FJ62 in Michigan fitted with ARB lockers that I would like to install in my 1980 HJ45 which is located in Costa Rica. Because of the expense and hassle of pulling and shipping the differentials to Costa Rica, I want to make sure that they will fit. The HJ has a semi-float rear axle as...
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    SOLD  1FZ-FE Cylinder Head in Southeast Michigan

    Complete head including cams, valves, and valve cover from a 1996 FJZ80. Shims have been removed but are included. $200 obo plus shipping
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    Is the H Engine Sleeved?

    The compression on several of my cylinders on my 1980 HJ45 "H" engine is low so I'm entertaining the idea of rebuilding the engine. After a quick search, I only found one overhaul parts kit and it was for a forklift H engine. It included pistons, rings, and cylinder sleeves. Is the engine in...
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    Missing part of instrument cluster

    I took my instrument cluster apart to clean and repaint the needles on my HJ45. It appears that someone prior had worked on it as it is missing the part that has the "OIL", "FUEL", "TEMP", and "AMPS" symbols on it as shown in the photo below. Is that a separate part? Does anyone have pictures...
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    SOLD  A343 Transmission in Southeast Michigan

    A good A343 automatic transmission from a 96 FZJ80 with around 200K miles. Truck was scrapped because bad engine and body rusted out. Includes torque converter but NOT transfer case. $300 or best offer. Will not ship.
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    Looking at 1996 diesel 80 Series

    I came across this 1996 80 Series truck here in Costa Rica, diesel-powered with manual transmission. I'm assuming it is a 5-speed. It was originally sold here in Costa Rica. and has 250K kilometers on the clock. I'm going to look at it next Wednesday. I'm trying to research the specs on...
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    HJ45 Body on FZJ80 Frame - Your thoughts please

    Last year, I purchased a 1980 HJ45 here in Costa Rica. 95 hp H diesel engine 4-speed manual transmission Front disk brake axle No power steering No A/C or heater The previous owner started a frame off restoration and did a decent job on the body although I haven't had the...
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    Engine harness removal on '94

    I've pulled the engine and disconnected the harness from the engine. I'm trying to remove the harness from the cab. I've disconnected the ECU connectors and a couple of other connectors in the vicinity of the ECU. There appears to be another bundle of wires that are part of the harness that...
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    The Horn Don't Work

    I'm trying to sort out the electrical on my newly acquired HJ45 Troopy. It looks like the PO had stripped out the electrical while working on the body and didn't put it all back. The horn doesn't work and according to the FSM, there should be a horn relay. I can't find it. Where should it be?
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    New HJ45 Troopy Owner is Having Second Thoughts

    I just purchased a 1980 HJ45 Troopy here in Costa Rica. Unfortunately, I relied on some friends to do the prepurchase inspection so I'm now saddled with a vehicle that looks really good from a distance but suffers all the typical band aid fixes that are so common on Central American vehicles...
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    Pulling just the engine

    I've want to pull the engine on my '94 FZJ80 without pulling the transmission and transfer case. The FSM only talks about removing the engine, transmission and transfercase as an assembly. Can I pull just the engine and leave the transmission and transfer case in place? Any catches in doing...
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    Head gasket replacement related questions

    A few years ago, I purchased a fully locked '94 FZJ80 with a rust-free body but with what I guessed was a bad head gasket. According to the previous owner, the engine was seized. I pulled the spark plugs and it cranked fine with a geyser out of #1 spark plug hole. Put the spark plugs back in...
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    Need solution for replacement down pipes on a '94 FZJ80

    My exhaust on my '94 is completely rusted out. I can find everything including the cats but not the down pipes. How have others solved the down pipe problem for this vintage 80? I've done the PAIR delete and the O2 sensors have been relocated to the exhaust manifold.
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    High Idle When Cold Normal?

    When I first start the engine after sitting a while in temps below 50*F, the engine will rev to around 1800 rpm then slowly idle down to 600 rpm as it warms up. The initial 1800 rpm seem too high to me. What are other's experiences? Other than the high initial idle, all appears well. No...
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