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So I noticed at the back of my valve cover gasket there’s a nice amount of buildup of some black sludge. I’ll post a photo. There was so much that I couldn’t even see there was a notice badge on there. I’m also not entirely sure what this little nozzle does or why it’s so loose, maybe that’s the...

While checking my fuse box I noticed there’s a missing fuse on the spot titled “glow” I’m assuming it’s glow plugs? Could someone confirm this, just want to make sure I’m not missing something crucial to the engines health. The other missing one is titled “diff” but I’m not sure if that’s just a...

So today I noticed the overdrive off light was flickering, then I saw my speedometer not showing my speed and also not counting miles anymore. saw a forum maybe said speedo cables bad, where exactly is that cable located and how do I tell if that’s the problem?

just about time to replace my brake pads on my 94 kzj78 , and I’m looking to see what my best options are? Are any US model pads compatible with mine?

so I've got a 93 kzj78, for the past couple of days, whenever i turn on the ac there's a clicking sound in the left side of the dashboard, its sounds like some kind of fan is lightly hitting something, today i got in and turned on my ac and nothing happened, no ac or heat, and the fan wouldn't...

$18,900 Selling one of my KZJ78s (Prado). 1kz-te 3.0 ltr. This is a 1994 with 224,000 kms (roughly 140k miles), but that will go up as I'm daily driving it. The truck is in great mechanical and cosmetic condition. I imported 2 (long story), and have decided this was the one to go. Legally...

It is time for me to let go of this beautiful Land Cruiser Prado. I recently had this car imported from Japan, but due to some changes in my life, it doesn't make sense for me to own this vehicle anymore. Since purchasing, I've really only put commuter miles on it to and from work and a few...

$28,500 1993 Land Cruiser Prado (KZJ78) JDM import. -3.0L turbo diesel (1kz-te engine), 4 Spd A/T, 4x4 -actual fuel mileage is around 19-21mpg in the city) -E- locking hubs; E-Rear Diff lock -4 inch Rancho lift with 33x12.5” tires on super rare 6lug Centerline convo pros, 15” -240, 000km at the...

Hi everyone, I would like to talk about shock absorbers diameter, not suspension lift value. Are there somebody who has an experience with mid-high range monotube shock absorbers on KZJ78 like King, Fox, Radflo, SAW, Bilstein and so on? It is pretty hard to get good suspension play for...

Hi all, Discussing a potential purchase of a 1994 Prado and wanted this forum's collective feedback on some pics I just got. Understanding the age of the vehicle and unknown provenance, I understand some rusting, I just don't know what is too much or what is acceptable. The below seems ok for...

Hello everyone, I want to modify my Prado for aesthetic purposes. It is the 70 series kzj78-wide Prado with the flares. As you know that the prado's front and rear axle widths are different and that they are both narrow to allow the tyres to be flush with the fender (flares). I wish to change...

Hey all, New to MUD and to cruisers in general, I'd appreciate it if one of you could answer my question. I've got my heart set on a light duty 78 (engine doesn't matter, I'm swapping it out) but I would really, really, really prefer to have the more square and angular grill and nose of the...

Gday everyone, Im in need of a drivers side flare. Does anyone know if the flares from a VDJ76 will fit? Or of a place that does a kit for a full set? Or does anyone have a Front Drivers side flare available? Cheers.

Hi, Wanting to know if anyone has fitted a Isuzu bighorn/ trooper (also the Holden Jackaroo) top mount intercooler to a 2lte, and if there is much improvement with it in the system. Ive seen a scoop from these installed to a LJ78 and it looked tidy, but wanting to know if i could run the...

I am purchasing a '93 KZJ78 Prado with a 3.0 K turbo diesel. My first question is whether I will be able to maintain highway speeds with this truck comfortably and whether this engine would pull 34" tires through the mountains of Colorado? Sorry for the newb questions - I can't wait to learn...

Hello everyone, I have finished my install of my Dobinson 65 mm rear suspension lift. I know I need to move my LSPV. I test drove it and as it's quite slick around town at the moment with ice I am able to lock up the fronts but not the rears at all unless I really stomp on the pedal. My...

Hi guys, I just put a Dobinson 65mm rear and 60mm front lift in my kzj78 prado. Was hoping I wouldn't need to extend my brake hoses but it looks like I have to do that, at full travel they are stretched tighter than a guitar string. So my question is: a) what size is the hose that i need to...

Hi All, Does anyone know if any other Toyota speedo cables are interchangeable with the prado ones? ie 60 / 75 / 80 series, hilux? Mine's completely broken, and chances of finding one here in Australia are slim... Toyota part no. is: 83710-60271 Cheers.

Looking for KZJ78 Manual Gearstick surround/centre console. im pretty sure LJ ones will fit. any 2nd hand ones in New Zealand or can you buy them new anywhere? Cheers, Jeremy.

I'm planning on making a road trip with my family of 7 (me, spouse, 17/16/14/11/9 years old) essentially 4 adults and 3 kids. Planning to drive Toronto to Calgary with family and our stuff then rent a travel trailer there. Trailer is 3500lbs and has a weight distributing hitch and requires a...