Karma's KZJ78

[Karmapolice]

 

[theadamnc]

Oh my god, it actually saw some DIRT?

 

[thecapedcapper]

Cool truck! I've recently had some work done at H&H as well and was also pleased. Hope to see it around in NC or at an ONSC event sometime

 

[WildebeestOVRLD]

I just picked up my first J78 Prado and have found this thread to be really informative! I likely am going to have head gasket (hopefully not head) issues as well… so I’m beginning to order parts. I’ll likely run a sealer in it for now to buy me some time u til the shops have availability for a full repair. Next time I’m in Southern Pines for work, I’ll hit you up! I’m there a few times a year.

 

[OGBeno]

DON'T PUT SEALER IN........

You will kick yourself down a huge set of stairs later on if you do....

 

[JuanJ]

DON'T PUT SEALER IN........

You will kick yourself down a huge set of stairs later on if you do....

Hello,

x2.

Wait until you have the replacement parts. Do yourself a favor and check the threads about 2L-TE / 1KZ-TE head failure.

Otherwise, you are riding for a very painful fall.

If you have to drive it in the meantime, do not force the engine. If you do, let it idle to cool itself.





Juan

 

[AirheadNut]

I’d be curious to know how many people seeing those symptoms on a 1KZ-TE or 2L-TE have actually only had gasket failure and not a cracked head. It’s got to be a very low number. If you’ve got coolant and combustion gasses mixing you’re best off planning on replacing the head, it’s almost guaranteed to be the problem.

 

[GTLOGTD]

Greetings. With your - offset wheel and tire setup and the Dobinson lift (I'm assuming 2.5") do you experience any rubbing offroad or on? I got my JDM 1994 KZJ78 last month and have everything here and ready to install except for wheels and tires as it has been a little difficult to find the exact setup that I have that you already have as far as tire size and wheel size with the -offset. I'm certain on the tire size, I'm just not sure about the correct offset yet. Thanks.

 

[Karmapolice]

I have not experienced any rubbing on or off road with the BFG, there was a little bit at full lock left with the coopers but that was it.

 

[Karmapolice]

Have not posted in a while!

I did have the dump pipe re done as it exploded due to the orginal install shaking it self to death but had Send It Overland in Aberdeen, NC do it and Tony is a great guy and does solid work. Since he had it for a week while I was on a trip he did the ARB Breather Kit for me as well.

I have a new winch line and other stuff on order and am hoping to take a trip out west next month with a buddy or two. I also will be going out to pick up a new to me(us) FZJ80G RHD Manual which I bought for me wife as well.

 

[Tanner H]

Ah so you’re the one that got that nice manual on bat. Thing looks mint.

 

[Karmapolice]

Ah so you’re the one that got that nice manual on bat. Thing looks mint.

Hahaha, yep that was me had a good bidding war but was under reserve but negotiated with the seller.

 

[Karmapolice]

Spent sometimes back in the Western Slope for the three year anniversary of owning this fine KZJ78. Drove from NC out there and then back and had a great time.