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    Replacing 1PZ engine with a 1HZ engine + gearbox?

    I've got a 1990 J70 SWB (see pic in my profile). I've tried to repair the gearbox a few times but apparently the spares are not available in Tanzania and it's reached the point here I am advised to just replace the entire gearbox. This is in itself a massive procurement process. While discussing...
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    Ideas for dealing with dirty fuel for bush camp in Africa?

    Hi all- I manage a carnivore conservation organization here in Tanzania. This forum has been extremely helpful as I am not a mechanic and have been forced to learn the basics due to my situation managing 10 old rickety cars in the bush. We have a small fleet of vehicles, mostly Land Cruisers...
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    Toyota Hilux engine sputtering, can I make it another 500km?

    Located in Tanzania. I've got a 2007 Hilux with a 5L engine. Drove it to my destination yesterday and for the first hour there were no problems. After the first hour I noticed it was sputtering in gears 4 and 5 and when climbing hills or pushing the power even in gear 3. Drove another 7 hours...
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    Advice on 2007 Hilux purchase for my needs

    I work in rural Tanzania and one program we have is basically building wire fences to protect livestock. We have a fleet of J70s and a LandRover that have previously done OK but I saw a Hilux on the market that I thought may suit our needs. We usually transport a team of workers and bundles of...
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    Differentiating between J70, GX, VX, Prado, etc.

    Apologies if this post is a bit broad or basic. I’m a personal owner of a 1990 SWB J70 and this forum has been extremely helpful. I am increasing my responsibilities at work which will involve purchasing of vehicles and I wanted to learn more. I work for a conservation organization in Tanzania...
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    Rust on engine head?

    I am looking to buy a Landcruiser J70 for my work. I live in Tanzania so everything is a bit dodgey on the second hand market. I found this car, which is a 2005 model with about 115,000kms. It was freshly painted and obviously the guy did some work to make it look as new as possible. I was...
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    Melted battery terminal, must replace?

    First of all, I want to thank everyone here because I am a first time car (and thus first time Landcruiser) owner. I live in Tanzania where mechanics are trained to make repairs in the most inexpensive way with the resources available, so this forum has been invaluable to me gaining knowledge...
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    Mounting a motorcycle on the back?

    I've recently got a new job and I'll be moving in a few weeks. I'll be going on a bit of a road trip on my way there and I'm contemplating if it's worth it/possible to build a small rack on the back of my car and bringing a small motorcycle? I have not done any serious modifications on the car...
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    where can I find year/model of my cruiser?

    Hi All, I have recently purchased a Landcuiser, supposedly 1990 J70 model (it says LX on back). I am in Africa so these cars tend to have long and unclear histories. I had a hard time looking up information on the car and I was wondering if anyone could help me in finding a VIN number or...
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    Fixing rust on side?

    HI All, New LandCruiser owner here and a bit of a mechanic and car dunce, so I apologize for that. I live in East Africa so good auto shops are not so easy to come by! My question comes from some rust by the door on the passenger side of my 1990 J70. I'm keen to fix this before it spreads but...
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