Importing a 1993 HZJ77 w/ 141,813KM , what work/PARTS would you recommend right away?

[hiphip]

Hi all,
This will be my first Land Cruiser and I'd like to be proactive, what maintenance / work would you recommend to have done right away?

Any help would be greatly appreciated : )

Cheers!

 

[FJ73Texas]

1. Download shop manuals if you haven't done so already. If you have the paper copies then even better but those have been NLA for a few years now. Used examples pop up every now and then for sale.
RM183E for body,
RM172E for engine
EWD168F for electrical
All three above can be downloaded here: Land Cruiser Factory Service Manuals (FSMs) - https://www.cruisercult.com/factory-service-manuals

2. Check if timing belt has been done but I would just go ahead and do it for peace of mind. I think it is every 100K.

3. Familiarize yourself with all of the parts sources.
www.partsource.com, www.amayama.com, and www.megazip.com are popular online sources
Dave Stedman, Japan4x4.com - Canadian living in Japan that imports/exports all kinds of stuff
www.buyee.jp - Proxy service for yahoo auctions, yahoo store, mecari, etc. All JDM market sites where used parts are often sold. Create a text file of search terms in Japanese. I had a really good one but lost it. Been building that back up somewhat.

4. Change all of the fluids, tires if needed.

5. Drive and enjoy

This forum is a great source of information. Some people venture over to the facebook groups but I personally find those groups cumbersome and hard to navigate for tech and tips as it is mostly just chit chat stuff. Could never get used to the structure of it all.

 

[Fishbulb]

My Cruiser is also from Flex Dream…… it was pretty damn well sorted. Obviously there will still be some maintenance to do, but be very excited for that Cruiser!

 

[Eurasiaoverland]

Full underbody cleaning and rust protection.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

P.M. sent ….

 

[Felde]

Congrats to your new rig.
148kish km? Thats almost new.
Timing belt, all new fluids (hydraulics also into the lines and cylinders), and regular service on brakes.
Inspect belts to alternator, A/C and other stuff and all rubber hoses and replace as needed.
Probably any mods required at your location to get it registered.
Other than that: Drive it, take closer looks, observe and understand your new rig first.
Crawl under it, probably remove some panels and look behind. For sure you'll find some things to address.
Most important: Have fun!
Cheers Ralf

 

[Guyute]

1. Download shop manuals if you haven't done so already. If you have the paper copies then even better but those have been NLA for a few years now. Used examples pop up every now and then for sale.
RM183E for body,
RM172E for engine
EWD168F for electrical
All three above can be downloaded here: Land Cruiser Factory Service Manuals (FSMs) - https://www.cruisercult.com/factory-service-manuals

2. Check if timing belt has been done but I would just go ahead and do it for peace of mind. I think it is every 100K.

3. Familiarize yourself with all of the parts sources.
www.partsource.com, www.amayama.com, and www.megazip.com are popular online sources
Dave Stedman, Japan4x4.com - Canadian living in Japan that imports/exports all kinds of stuff
www.buyee.jp - Proxy service for yahoo auctions, yahoo store, mecari, etc. All JDM market sites where used parts are often sold. Create a text file of search terms in Japanese. I had a really good one but lost it. Been building that back up somewhat.

4. Change all of the fluids, tires if needed.

5. Drive and enjoy

This forum is a great source of information. Some people venture over to the facebook groups but I personally find those groups cumbersome and hard to navigate for tech and tips as it is mostly just chit chat stuff. Could never get used to the structure of it all.

Good to have you back!

 

[Guyute]

Welcome!

8274 off the factory front porch bumper? Dig it!

Consider new batteries before it ships. Landing at port with dead batteries sometimes means it get yanked around. At least that's the word at the Port of Tacoma.

 

[JDM Journeys]

Batteries? Good advice that. I've imported about 7 vehicles from Japan over the years, and 5 needed new batteries when they landed.

I like AGM batteries better for extreme service (hot/cold/vibration) without gassing off and giving you fuzzy terminals etc.

Otherwise...
-LHD headlights
-check the date on the tires. Just to be sure.
-I bank on a full cooling system service (antifreeze, cap, stat,upper and lower rad hoses, heater hoses, at the minimum )

Looks really clean! Mine looks the same overall (from 100 feet with your eyes squinted) only twice the mileage and wear.

Enjoy!

 

[jayp2]

fluids and all basics folks have mentioned....check for sediment in the coolant over flow tank at bottom....

Its a 30 plus year old vehicle

I'd send oil sample to blackstone right off the bat

It will tell you if fuel/antifreeze are in the sample and give you at least a prelim idea if you have an injector/head gasket issue or not

Beyond that its a long seemingly never ending list

screen/pickup in fuel tank

check valve clearances and calculate/get proper thickness shims to adj as needed

check to see if all glow plugs are working

check for birf soup and plan to service front axle as needed.....you're going to want to check e-hubs too and get the special grease for them (or they wont work)...if you're doing the front axle the rear is prob going to be on list soon too.

I chose to replace my injectors at 218(?) k.....cheap insurance for pistons

drains for sunroof if you have one.....

List goes on

Cool vehicle.....I have same color

 

[Bad Mojo]

While it is only July I would be thinking about the glow plug system and making sure those are working and doing their job. It always seems like when the first cold snap that hits in the US there are always a couple new or revived threads about them. I am guilty of this and it didn't help when I sheared one of the studs off one of them and had order an extra one when it was -5F. Whoops

I would take a good look at both the both the fuel lines and the fuel filter especially if you are new to diesels. Just get an understanding of that system so if you have to do an unexpected fuel filter swap you know what you are looking at.

I would drive it like you stole it the first couple weeks because it help identify issues sooner than later. If something doesn't feel right it probably isn't. You are now up against age and use on parts. These trucks aren't what I would describe as plush riding, but it shouldn't be jarring either and should be able to be driven one handed if in good operating order.

Lastly, an unasked for data point. We are about 11 months into making our KZJ78 feel truly baselined and without nagging little issue, and I still hold the opinion we bought a clean one. About once a month a new little thing pops up that needs attention and research. I don't think the job will ever quite be done but there will be longer intervals and more routine maintenance occurring in the near future.