For Sale Laguna Niguel, CA - 1992 LJ78 2LTE Toyota Landcruiser Prado Diesel

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Year
1992
Vehicle Model
  1. 70 Series
Mileage
114000
Color
Silver
Outside Link
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/laguna-niguel-1992-toyota-landcruiser/7810775918.html
1992 LJ78 2LTE Toyota Landcruiser Prado located in South Orange County (Laguna Niguel) CA - $12000 OBO

Decided its time to pass along this beauty to someone who can truly appreciate and enjoy it uniqueness. Purchased back in 2019 features 116,000 miles (187,183 kl), OME lift suspension, car alarm, Apple car play, Rallye wheels, clean AZ title, push button 4x4, electric Hub Locker, dual battery setup, chrome push bar, A/C, in-dash tachometer, Cooper Discovery AT3 all terrain tires, factory blue/silver metallic paint, seating for 8 with rear jump seats capable of folding up for more cargo space, OEM matching floor mats, OEM Toyota tool kit pouch and manual, upgraded head, new cooling system including radiator, water pump, new timing belt, EGR delete done at home, new glow plugs, fuel pump rebuilt, oil pan resealed.

Drove great aside from a small oil leak. Took it in to get fixed by experienced "Landcruiser" mechanics in Los Angeles who left the vehicle undriveable. Had to have it towed back to Orange County and looked at by another reputable "Landcruiser" shop in Laguna Hills. After multiple mechanics and attempts - the timing remains off and car smokes worse horrendous black and dies after driving about a block down the road when letting off the throttle.

Will need to be transported and have someone who truly understands a JAPANESE DIESEL ENGINE.
 
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K&H Imports in Canoga Park and Cruiser Tech in Laguna Hills. Both with extensive experience working with Toyota Landcruisers.

Just NOT the Japanese diesel import ones unfortunately.
 
I was unimpressed with Cruiser Tech as well unfortunately.

You may be able to talk with RPM garage in Monrovia.

Georg or Onur @OGBeno may be able to help if you want to fix it and then sell it or even keep it.

If a shop bricked your engine they should compensate you in some way. They have to carry insurance.
 
Where is it titled?

Never mind, I see you mentioned AZ in the OP.

Do you have a sense of what work was done prior to the issues and as a fix? Where was the oil leak?

I'd second bringing it to Georg at Valley Hybrids @orangefj45 . have us swap in a 1hz or even better a 1hd-ft. :cool:
 
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