Just got my 1998 1HDFTE imported from Japan; got it here in VA about 2 months after shipping it from there.
Just some brag photos. Feels like I met my long lost friend again after years of separation. I shortly thought about selling it rather than shipping, but it's here now.
Going to be doing most of the services myself; it's probably safe to schedule a timing belt change, and I found a shop that claims they focus on Japanese cars (name is literally Japanese Auto Masters), so I'll ask them if they would work on imported diesels like this.
As for simple services like oil and filter changes, or other parts for the future, where would be good spot to purchase? Maybe locally just for a reason to visit auto part shop, but online as well. I'm aware of PartSouq and I wrote down potential near-future maintenance parts, but I like having options.
Local chain auto parts shops would probably only have 2UZ gas engine parts only to look up in their inventory system.
Looks like PartSouq ships from UAE; are there good options from Austrailia? I assume aftermarket pieces.
Thanks for the attention. Cheers.
Just some brag photos. Feels like I met my long lost friend again after years of separation. I shortly thought about selling it rather than shipping, but it's here now.
Going to be doing most of the services myself; it's probably safe to schedule a timing belt change, and I found a shop that claims they focus on Japanese cars (name is literally Japanese Auto Masters), so I'll ask them if they would work on imported diesels like this.
As for simple services like oil and filter changes, or other parts for the future, where would be good spot to purchase? Maybe locally just for a reason to visit auto part shop, but online as well. I'm aware of PartSouq and I wrote down potential near-future maintenance parts, but I like having options.
Local chain auto parts shops would probably only have 2UZ gas engine parts only to look up in their inventory system.
Looks like PartSouq ships from UAE; are there good options from Austrailia? I assume aftermarket pieces.
Thanks for the attention. Cheers.
back when I got the land cruiser from auction with its original tires bent beyond use, getting the current wheel set with brand new winter tires already on them was financially the right choice...in a short run. I do want to change it because I dislike how flashy they are. Pending wheel shopping. Do you have any suggestions?
good on you! I won't be doing anything offroading at all anytime soon until kids are at least 3 and 5, no rush for me.
