I was thinking about keeping this private and then I figured, I might as well share in my endeavors as I go, as well as keep track of what I did and when... So I finally got my 1995 HDJ80 delivered from the Canary Islands. It is a manual for the 2nd owner, with all 3 diff locks, sunroof, cloth seats and 440000 kms. The interior is very good, as is the engine and the body. However, it has quite a bit of maintenance backlog, as not much was done to it in the last 10 years or so, except for the most crucial points. This is what it looked like:
I had Toyota in the Canaries do the most pressing issues, but there is still quite a list of things that need to be done. Here is what has been done at that time:
I had Toyota in the Canaries do the most pressing issues, but there is still quite a list of things that need to be done. Here is what has been done at that time:
- General revision:
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Replace air filter
- Replace fuel filter
- Replace gas filter
- Replace windshield wipers front and back
- Replace oil pressure sensor
- Complete brake replacement front and back with Toyota discs, pads and fluid
- Remove, rebuild and re-install the OEM turbo charger
- Replace the L+R front window sub assembly (scissor mechanism)
- Replace left front door weather stripping
- Replace left front door rubber moulding
- Re-upholster the steering wheel in light grey leather
- General Grabber AT2 - 285/75 x 16