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1991 LJ78 2L-TE, Automatic Transmission I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I unknowingly ran my engine low on oil - not sure how long. Could have been low for a couple weeks. I changed the oil about a month ago (filled to proper level at that time) and have done mostly city driving since then...

I am having a strange issue with my instrument gauges on my LJ78. It all starter after my alternator failed and blew the main fuse link on the battery. Finally got everything sorted today just to find my fuel gage and temp sensor is not working, including the hand brake light is continually on...

I'm getting this 79K mile '90 LJ78 turbo diesel delivered today. There is a station in town with B30 diesel. Would using that cause any problems? This might depend on a precombustion chamber. Does this engine have that? Thank you for reading and especially a response!

I'm getting this 79K mile '90 LJ78 turbo diesel delivered today. There is a station in town with B30 diesel. Would using that cause any problems? This might depend on a precombustion chamber. Does this engine have that?

I finally got to replacing my engine mounts, but on my first test drive a fuse link popped (battery terminal - black to white). Got the new fuse link in today, but there is a nasty short. Started disconnecting my ignition switch and alternator, but still no luck. I have removed all the fuses...

Ok guys help the idiot. I know the primer for the fuel system on the LJ is on top of the filter housing. I put a new head on this truck so the system is completely dry. Have cracked the injectors so they can bleed and pumped the primer on top of the filter. The primer button only moves...

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...

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...

Chance to buy a 93’ LJ78 ($16.2k, 130k-ish miles). Read all over the forums and the consensus is the engine is going to crack a head because the inadequate cooling system, unless significant modding is done. However, this one has been upgraded to a 3L, radiator serviced, EGR delete. Overall...

I realize this has been discussed in various threads over the years and I'm sure it likely has a thread of its own somewhere. Because I'm not finding exactly what I'm looking for, I'm starting this. I have done various mods to my '91 LJ78 that have been discussed at length on here: EGR delete...

Hi everyone I've been lurking here for a minute but finally wanted to introduce myself and build. Picked up this pig a few months ago and have been very slowly picking away at it between other projects. I'm up in Canada on the west coast and got lucky finding this thing, Frame is pretty much...

I've enjoyed reading through these forums and many of you on here have already been an invaluable resource as I embark on my LJ78 journey - thank you! I recently picked up a '91 LJ78 with the 2L-TE and have been working towards implementing some of the mods many of you have kindly documented and...

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...

Hey y'all, New to the forum so I might need some help navigating it. Just bought a 91' Prado LJ78 and looking for some thread to join. Also, is this THE tech section where I'm supposed to upload info and pics? Appreciate the help in advance

Hi guys, I went to have my newly acquired LJ78 inspected to have it plated. The only requirement to have it plated left to do is having Daytime Running Lights on it. I'm EXTREMELY new to the car world and know absolutely nothing about electronics either. Did anyone install DRL on theirs ? I...

Hello and good day to y’all! Long story short, I need to swap out the rear parking brake assembly on my ‘94 KZJ78. I bought a kit from Autozone for a 2007 FJ Cruiser and it contained all the required hardware as well as the parking brake shoes. Everything was going well until I noticed on my...

Hello, Do you guys know of any place that I could order or have OEM decals made? I've been looking online and I couldn't find any. Im talking about the decals on the door that says "EFI Diesel Turbo Wagon" and that "Land Cruiser" on the spare cover. Thank you in advance!

Hello from Prado Hell, Since I bought my Prado I have been having horrible starts. Black, blue, white smoke. I've tried so many things and too much money and still have the issue, time and again. What am I missing here!? My mechanic says that I should add fuel cleaner, but I'm not convinced that...

Gday fellas I’m wondering if anyone has converted an lj78 from auto to manual and what’s involved? Are parts from an lj70 compatible? Assuming I’ll need custom shafts and trans Mount but is everything else interchangeable? (Box, shifter, clutch pedal etc)

Hey everyone, I have the opportunity to get and LJ78 or a pzj77 for effectively the same price. What would you rather have? I like the looks and reliability of the PZJ, but I'd have to find a solution for some third row seating. PZJ: 220k miles, looks clean mechanically. LJ: 84k miles. Leaky...