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Starting another build thread for yet another JDM KZJ78 that's landed in PacNW..or rather hoping to continue the good work started by @Lenny33 who let me pick up where he left off. He has a great build thread as well. Lenny33 put alot of great mechanical work to bring this machine to a great...

Hi Guys Ive seen a few EGR forums on here regarding deleting it. Im quite new to these engines and have seen on mine that the previous owner (in Japan) has played around with the system. Can someone tell me or see what they have done in terms with the vac lines? I inspected the inlet manifold...

The 2LTE in my 78 blew up at the beginning of 2020 and I've been looking for an engine to swap into it for a while now. I was considering the 1uz but I recently found a 1kd for sale in my area in great condition. My 78 has the a343f auto trans in it, and I know the 1kd was mated to this...

Daily Driver, Great shape. Synthetic Fluids. Building a house on land and i'll need a Tractor/Backhoe/FEL or BobCat more than I'll need this now. Or a heavy duty 4x4 Diesel Truck maybe with a Dump bed. Anyway, Replaced the Fan Clutch with brand new and upgraded to the 7 blade fan per one of the...

Is this the original glow plug insulator? And does anyone if there's suppost to be one on the bottom of the intake manifold where those two wires go? Dropped off the side of the block and onto the floor when I was shifting the harness.

Fuel Cut Defencer | ELECTRONICS | PRODUCT | HKS This is a voltage clamp for a MAP sensor. You wire it into your map sensor, work out the voltage of the signal just before 14psi and the clamp will prevent the signal from increasing. Therefor you can run as much boost as you like without the...

Allright guys, Over this past year I have been reading up on this forum for different tips and tricks to gain extra power out of the 2LTE and thought i would share my experience, as I haven't seen it been done on any of these related forums. I obtained the truck in February, and in the saddest...

https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-lj78-land-cruiser-prado-turbo/7009463914.html Newest one I found pop up. Add: Gauging interest in my recently imported 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser prado Great opportunity to own a vehicle that was not offered for sale in US Extremely clean and low...

Hey everyone, I'm hoping someone could assist me with this question. My LJ78 is currently getting aligned and looked over before I head out on a long road trip. My mechanic who is doing the work is concerned about forcing this piece out (attached below). Does anyone have any recommendations...

Hi everyone. My 1st post here. I need your help. I have a 82 LJ78 for the last 4 years. I got tired of the underpowered 2LTE engine and swapped it with a 1KZTE but kept the transmission from old engine. Now, it is giving me troubles (tranny has been rebuilt once as it was slipping in all gears...

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...

Hi all.. neighbor recently sold a 1988 Isuzu Trooper & I parked my LJ78 next to it & the front windshield looks identical (actually a lot of parts look identical) . at around $240 installed ... I've got a cracked windshield that needs replacing... Cheers

Hi all, I'm new to the forum, joined hoping for a bit of help with a project I have. I work as a field biologist with an NGO in Malawi. I was recently assigned the responsibility of sourcing and overseeing the replacement of the engine in our LJ78. First off, can someone just confirm that this...

Complete, new Toyota OEM snorkel kits for sale, have several left. comes with airbox adapter and filter cap. OEM part # 53299-60190, 53285-60090, fits: 78 series, 76 series 79 series and I've heard some 80 and 60 applications possible with modifications. FOB Burnaby, BC, Canada $400 CAD/...

2L-TE engine for sale. Came from good running truck, no head gasket issues. COLD dry compression test: 451 450 455 500 Comes with injection pump, power steering pump, turbo and manifolds. Alternator, and AC pump not available. Being pulled form the truck to make way for 1HDT 5 speed swap combo...

Hi all.. just put a set of old school 33x12.5 wheels & tires on my cruiser.. so I am selling the OEM 16" set of 5 wheels... $350.00 + shipping.. no curb rash.. all straight & true.. tires still on.. but will pull for shipping...

Just recently got my LJ back from the shop, and for some reason my transfer case doesn't want to engage the front diff. It worked perfectly before it went into the shop (locking front hubs, then engaging H4 etc..) so could it possibly be the vacuum system? I heard somewhere that the transfer...

Hey all, happy holidays! I'm curious if anyone knows what the macimum gross fuel flow rate for the 2L-TE? I've installed a 2-micron Racor 220R with a maximum flow rate of 30gph. I've noticed my truck getting sluggish, and I'm curious if this flow rate is insufficient. I know some injection...

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...

Wife says it's time to get something with air bags, proximity sensors, etc. So Lurch the 1990 RHD LJ78 is going to be sold. Even though it's just about the most inexpensive vehicle, in cents per mile or KM, that I've ever owned. 1990 LJ78 with 231,000KM. Runs great. Lots of upgrades but not of...