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  1. spazzah

    LJ78 Heating queries

    Hey all, Im currently 6months into owning my LJ78 prado. It's a jap import and has been a 1owner vehicle since arriving into New Zealand in 1999, before I purchased it in 2024. It has 340,000kms and unfortunately the previous owner was no help as to what's been done to the truck as it was her...
  2. C

    LJ78 Automictic and truck weight

    Hello all, long time reader, but I don't post much, lots to learn! I'm hoping someone here (im sure of it) will know all this off the top of there heads. I have the A343F (G144) auto tranz in the truck, i have the kick down cable as well. Can i run this automatic tranz with out the ECU? I...
  3. LJ78ish

    '90 LJ78 Prado: Engine on but no power

    Here’s my situation: I’ve got a 1990 LJ78, a trusty vehicle with under 180k miles that’s primarily driven by my wife. It’s well-maintained with regular fluid changes, so it threw me for a loop when she encountered an issue driving home. She described hearing a hissing sound as she exited the...
  4. M

    LJ78 2lte not starting

    Aloha I’ve been having problems with my 91 Prado LJ78. A few weeks ago I was teaching my girlfriend how to drive standard, she kept stalling and then the truck just wouldn’t start. No cranking of the engine just one click after full turn of the key. I was still able to “pop the clutch” and it...
  5. M

    LJ78 Prado 2LTE won’t start

    Aloha I’ve been having problems with my 91 Prado LJ78. A few weeks ago I was teaching my girlfriend how to drive standard, she kept stalling and then the truck just wouldn’t start. No cranking of the engine just one click after full turn of the key. I was still able to “pop the clutch” and it...
  6. Smiley91

    Help no fuel wont start - 2lte

    Having trouble getting my 2lte to run. Have taken the glow plugs out and no fuel is coming out when starting. Cracking injector lines has fuel squirting out. Both pump and injectors were reconditioned not long ago. People are quoting 500 bucks just to bench test the pump and record the pressure...
  7. Tpassini

    LJ78 2LTE Electric Problem

    Hey all, I have been a reader of MUD for many year. The information on here helped immensely with my restoration of my 40. This is my first time posting…. Hope I’m posting in the right area. I have a new to me 1991 LJ78 with an electrical problem. I’m getting intermittent power to the dash...
  8. 2LTE Hilux Pickup

    2LTE Smokey Start Up Fix

    Hey everyone! I have a 1996 Toyota Hilux LN112 with the 2LTE and A343F trans. About 220k km. I've owned this truck now for 10 months and it's been a journey. After reading on here I've implemented a lot of the reccommend upgrades/modifications. When I got the truck there was white smoke on cold...
  9. D

    2LTE CEL @ 80 km/h

    Have a new to me 1997 Hilux with a 2LTE in it and I’m going through changing fluids, filters, batteries, etc. Anyways the point of my post is I’m getting a CEL at 80 KM/H. I was thinking it could have been the mass airflow sensor so I had another around and replaced it but still happening...
  10. wyattf

    2lte developed an oil leak behind the ac condenser

    so I was doing some maintenance and noticed an oil leak behind the ac condenser. I was thinking maybe the oil cooler or the cam seal( noticed oil on the underside of where the front main seal would be) Anyone got an idea ? Thanks in advance (I had already cleaned most of it up before I took...
  11. T

    1993 LJ78 2LTE Fan Clutch

    Hi all, first post but been lurking a while. Trying to deal with some overheating issues on my Prado and have identified that the fan clutch is slipping at high RPMs. It’s an Aisin blue hub. I replaced the silicone oil with 10,000cst fluid but made no mechanical modification to it. It helped...
  12. nomadtribe

    LJ78 | 2LTE Engine Mount Replacing

    I have a question with regards to replacing the engine mounts on my LJ78 | 2LTE. Do I need to remove the mounting bracket (4 bolts) indicated with the red arrow from the engine or is removing the 3 bolts enough to remove the mount? Are there any other considerations I need to consider before...
  13. GTSSportCoupe

    1HZ/1PZ, 1KZ, 2LTE/3L share valves

    Just a bit of diesel trivia. I've noticed early Toyota diesel valves will say 'HZ', 'KZ' or 'L' on them which usually indicates engine family. But then I've seen pictures where they're mixed in a given engine. For heck of it, I looked up these part numbers. 2LTE exhaust valve 13715-54040...
  14. GTSSportCoupe

    1HDT vs 2LTE rod

    A friend is rebuilding his 1HDT. I put a 2LTE piston rod beside his. Thought it was sort of neat. They both look super beefy. 1HDT left (dirty one), 2LTE right:
  15. AnimalMotherr

    For Sale  2LTE engine and drivetrain

    2LTE from 1993 hilux surf with 112k miles. With ECM. Ran great when pulled, truck frame was bad. Automatic shifted great and 4wd worked fine. Excellent fuel mileage. Message me about shipping I have a forklift and can palletize easily. Shipping varies $400-?? Just ask me I am located in...
  16. Iamkeenas

    2LTE boost issues

    Been looking through a lot of forums and need a bit of advice on some issues on my 2LTE I'm struggling at getting over 10psi of boost. Bit of info on the truck. 1992 ln130 4.88diffs lockright lokka front 33sx12.5x15 2 inch suspension lift Winch bar Water to air intercooled dual pass radiator...
  17. C

    Prado LJ80 and the 2LTE

    I have a 1991 prado that was a barn find, I git her in bits. 3 car wrecking trailers. I have her back on the road to a point. I have been battling a 2LTE issue, code 12.. What's been done. Fuel pump checked and then replaced, wiring fixed up by a auto sparky, replaced ECU. Now I think it's...
  18. CaliforniaLJ78

    New Member! SoCal 92' LJ78 Prado

    Hey All, I am well overdue for creating an account and getting more involved on the site! I have been reading and learning from the community for the last few years as I searched for and eventually found my ’91 LJ-78 Prado. I originally purchased the truck from @vintage_coc about two years...
  19. 5

    1992 Toyota Hilux Surf 2LTE Power Loss On Hills

    Hi all, I bought a 1992 hilux surf with the 2lte last summer. Lately the engine has been a dog on any decent hill and misfires on start up with lots of smoke out the exhaust but runs ok once warmed up. Truck has decent acceleration on flat. Pedal to the medal the truck will only do 30/km/h up...
  20. VanBC2LTE1990

    Prado Turbo Diesel 2LTE 1990 Glow Plugs and/or Temperature Sensor

    Hi Gang! Excited to be a part of the forum. I just impulse bought a Prado Turbo Diesel 2LTE 1990. I love it, but have already had a world of problems. Two oil leaks, a fuel leak, a dead solenoid and hub issues.... YAY! My new concern are both the glow plugs, or alternately the temperature...
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