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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...

Hi guys Anyone know if an a343f from an ln130 surf or any other land cruiser will fit my lj78 Prado? Water ingress in the transmission has worn the friction rings and looking into options before I rebuild the box.

Hi guys I have an LJ78 with an automatic box. Problem is park engages but all other gears act as neutral? Shifter linkage is operating but no power is getting to the front or rear in reverse or drive. Any ideas on where I should start?

Hi, I need to replace the back door, smaller left side broken window. Is anyone parting out an LJ78 or have a line on glass parts? Thank you

Good Morning from Vancouver, BC I have had mega wobble issues with my LJ78. We lifted the truck and tested the wheels for play. Plenty of play front left to right. I took it into a shop in December and the panhard bushings were replaced. When I brought it back to further address the wobble...

Hey guys, I'm looking to either part of this 1KZ or sell as a whole. I just received this engine as of 10mins ago and have to get rid of it due to having to move to another country. the plan was to swap it into my LJ78 but I just don't have the time anymore to do it. She was pulled out of Hiace...

Appears my Master and Slave cylinders have finally succumbed to age and use. Replacing the Master with original parts does not seem to be an option any longer. Has anyone been successful with swapping for parts from other years or models....or know of a good rebuild kit?