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Hello everyone!

As of right now I own a lifted jdm Subaru Sti wagon. But I am trying to sell it and once I do I will be looking to import a fj80 from Japan (I live in Canada so we can import vehicles 15 years old). I am hoping to import a diesel, now I'm just wondering what kind of things I should look out for when looking at the fj80. Common problems, red flags, all that kind of basic information for someone who is new to the Land Cruiser community. I don't know if this kind of thread has been made or not, hence why I'm asking.

Any and all information is welcomed!

Thanks
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[retrofive]

Here is some more info. May find some stuff there. Im not familiar enough with the non NA models other than the basics. THere are tons of threads here and Slee's buying guide. Slee - 80 Series Land Cruiser Newbie Guide

Importing

 

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Here is some more info. May find some stuff there. Im not familiar enough with the non NA models other than the basics. THere are tons of threads here and Slee's buying guide. Slee - 80 Series Land Cruiser Newbie Guide

Importing

Thanks!

 

[landtoy80]

Do they still have yearly full vehicle inspections in Japan? If so, then that would be a plus?

Are you importing or is the price you pay a firm price including port fees, shipping, import fee etc.

 

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Do they still have yearly full vehicle inspections in Japan? If so, then that would be a plus?

Are you importing or is the price you pay a firm price including port fees, shipping, import fee etc.

As far as I know they still have the inspections. I'm planning on going through one of those import companies and doing the whole thing through them.

 

[landtoy80]

Be very careful of hidden fee's.

 

[ppc]

FYI, FJ80 and FZJ80 (models starting with the letter F) implies petrol models. HDJ80 or HZJ80 (models starting with the letter H) implies diesel models.

 

[120mm]

Some Series 80 diesels have an issue with the Big End Bearings (BEBs). Research if the year you are buying is one of these. This is a one time correctable item, so either make sure it has been done, or budget to get them done upon purchase.

1HD-T big end bearings

1HDT Big End Bearings

 

[canman]

There should be plenty that have already been imported in western Canada, especially in BC and AB. Check out the local club forums on ih8mud. Here's one. You can get a new crank from Middle East for CAN$800.

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Diesel | used cars & trucks | Calgary | Kijiji

 

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There should be plenty that have already been imported in western Canada, especially in BC and AB. Check out the local club forums on ih8mud. Here's one. You can get a new crank from Middle East for CAN$800.

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Diesel | used cars & trucks | Calgary | Kijiji

Yeah I look everyday on kijiji but I don't want to buy something with 280,000km for $6000. Seems a little crazy to me, plus most used vehicles in Canada are overpriced for what they are (how many kms on them).

 

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Some Series 80 diesels have an issue with the Big End Bearings (BEBs). Research if the year you are buying is one of these. This is a one time correctable item, so either make sure it has been done, or budget to get them done upon purchase.

1HD-T big end bearings

1HDT Big End Bearings

Thanks for the information!! just the kind of stuff I'm looking for