Hey all, so recently I’ve been noticing when i accelerate I sometimes will end up going past 10psi and getting fuel cut.
I don’t run a boost T or anything like that, so I shouldn’t be going over the normal stock boost levels.
Im guessing it’s potentially a wastegate issue.
I’m planning on...
So a few weeks ago I started noticing a subtle bouncing at idle where the rpm’s would go up and down very subtly. Today, I hear it even more and can see the needle go up and down between 600-1000.
Any idea where a good place to begin diagnosing the issue?
Thanks for your help and feedback. I...
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Had my kzj78 sitting for a few weeks as I was traveling for work. Came back and took it for a spin and it wouldn’t shift past 3rd.
Also my gauge cluster lights kept resetting after I turn the car on each time. So I decided to get battery tested thinking it could be a battery issue...
Just noticed this mysterious dash light. My headlights aren’t on and there’s no other thing im seeing light up. It’s just in the corner on my kzj78.
Any ideas what the hell this is? Im too stupid to see what it’s for.
Looking at 97 prado and wondering since it has obd2 is it compliant for deq in oregon or any other state smog tests with deq computers? Anyone run into issues registering?
I’m worried the ecus aren’t compliant and I live in an area that requires testing to reg. Have read stories the testing...
I’ve been calling all the diesel shops around Oregon to see if they could tune my 1KZTE since I’ve got all the cooling sorted - I want to do start getting more power out of it and suit it for my driving. I’ve heard just upping the boost and switching to a manual pump would do it, however I...
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Just did a trip in some high 90 degree temps coming back from the olympic national forest. Have a front mount intercooler. 77C high flow thermostat. 10 blade electric fan that starts at 80C. Recent coolant flush and change to Toyota LL Red. Recent Oil change.
Rig is fully loaded with...
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I recently added an intercooler and noticed some oil around the turbo intake pipe. Also while driving, a weird noise that started coming from that area that sounds like wind noise whenever i put my foot on the gas. It's different from the typical whistle I hear from the turbo. Almost...
This weekend I did a ton of stuff to the KZJ78 - but it does come with some observations and questions I was hoping to get from the experienced folks here. I also want to special shoutout to epaul for his intercooler build thread which helped me with mine. If anyone has any questions and is...
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Stupid n00b question, but I noticed my check engine light is very dim when driving normally. It threw me off and I checked codes and got the constant blinking which meant it was normal.
So I’m guessing the very dim check engine light is normal? When I put the key in the “ON” position...
I have a 1KZ-TE top mount intercooler kit for sale. Brand new in box. Just arrived here in PDX. Suited for a 2002-2004 hilux (they don’t make a specific kzj70 kit). $1100.
Happy to ship to US addresses only for additional fee.
Considering a full dynamat of my cabin - wanted to see how people felt about the before and after and their experience doing it. Would you recommend? Is there a noticeable difference in cabin?
With two very young kiddos, sitting in the rear with a 3” exhaust it can do a number on their ears on...
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Wanted to see if anyone had any ideas on starting points here:
All summer my car was driving fine. Then suddenly on a drive I noticed the car not shifting up past 3rd gear. Also noticed it shifting erratically between gears. I was close to home so I went home. Later that afternoon it...
Set of 4 super high-quality hubcentric spacers made in Japan by Wheelmate. I purchased these from Showstoppers but they wont fit with my e-locker hubs. Never mounted, brand new.
$125 + Shipping.
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Wanted to reach out since I found you guys after joining TLCA. Do you guys still have meet n greets on 99W? I'm out in Tigard/SW PDX. Looking to meet fellow Land Cruiser enthusiasts.
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Been looking at different accessories for my KZJ78 and see some exterior parts like visors and ladders etc… that are made for the HZJ76 wagon. It seems as though the rear half of these two cars are identical to me. The rear side windows look exactly the same. The side vents and gas...
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Just got my KZJ78 with the 1KZ - first time owning and driving a diesel. I been lurking and searching here on the forums about the EGT temps and I’ve kind of got the idea reading here that 1200-1400F isn’t abnormal to see as far as EGTs. But definitely want to avoid the upper limit as...
Hey All! New here to the forum and a new owner of a kzj78. Forgive me for my naive question but I tried searching through the forum and couldn’t find any specific post that could help.
I’m in the process of trying to purchase a set of new tires and wheels but want to get a certain look where...