It looks so good! Is this LHD or RHD ? Can you post more pictures ? I need to figure out how to replace a cable from the air going to the windshield. I was doing the same today and when I wanted to take that cable out it snapped
I was simply sending out an example of what can be found relatively close to where the owner of the thread is located. And I agree, all vehicles should be checked throughly before making a decision.
I don’t have any connection with the buyer, and I don’t think I’d buy anything since I have 1986...
The only reasonable offer here in Romania -at the moment- is this:
https://www.olx.ro/d/oferta/toyota-land-cruiser-hzj73-4-2-utilitar-blocanti-ac-proiect-90-finaliz-IDh59On.html?
Add says:
it's a 4.2 with factory lockers and AC - the condenser and piping is missing from the AC
the body has been...
Hello everyone,
I am Sebastian, I live in Romania, and this is my second diesel Land Cruiser.
I am very thankful for this forum, have been reading a lot here, not writing too much.
Decided to make up a thread on my toy more like a journal, so that I can keep track on what I do and surely get...
I am doing partly the same thing (together with changing the waterpump, thermostat, and fluid), so I disconnected the hose from the top part of the housing and I was able to fit a wrench and slowly back the screw out.
such a pleasure to wrench these trucks, enjoy !
I know of a BJ73 restored by an aquaintance, all works documented on a local forum (all body work has been done with a lot of patience and the necessary skill, with lockers and a winch, interior restored too, and a historic vehicle title which means no tax at all and cheap insurance) sold a few...
If you look at vehicles here in the EU you may find a few promising "stories"... the kind that make you want to get on the plane and see for yourself... until you go see them, then the story may change completely to a not so great story... and there is at least a 50% chance for that to happen...
How about the turbo from the 3.0 D4d ?
i recall it’s also a VNT turbo (also watercooled which might just add some problems). I rememeber getting a quote from a turbo shop, around 280 Euro to rebuild the core. Also vacuum operated and reliable from what I’ve heard.
anyone tried that ?
Oh, ok.
living in Europe I am more familiar with the Garret turbos used on german cars, BMW used the Gt2256v on their 3.0 engine and audi uses the gt2052v on their 2.5 engine and these two are rarely failing and they are vacuum operated as opposed to the newer electronically controlled turbos...
I was so excited to read about someone trying a VNT on a 3B, only to find out the end of this thread without the hands on conclusions from @RufusTheDufus
It’s been a while, did anything else happen ?