Build Mor Chikin too - a rare Saudi diesel 80

[wngrog]

A couple of years back I was able to build a nice FJ60 for the owner of the local Chick Fil A franchise.

The truck has served him well but I could tell he was getting the bug to buy something so I let him know about the HZJ-80 I had just imported from Saudi.

I had just put it up for sale and personally I thought it would be a perfect fit for him

SOLD Thread 'Canton MS - Saudi HZJ-80, 5 speed, 67,000 miles $52,000'

Apr 5, 2026

Just arrived. 1996 HZJ80 1HZ, H150, part time transfer case.

112,000 KMs or 67,000 miles

• wngrog
• Replies: 23
• Forum: FJ80 | FZJ80 | LX450 | HDJ81

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[tmxmotorsports]

Nice is this the one you posted on ig thats getting a lift. How long have you had that big red Toyota sign just noticed it on that post.

 

[wngrog]

The Cliff Note version if you don't read the FS ad is that they sold maybe 1 in 1000 diesels versus gas trucks in Saudi. Could be more like 1 in 5000. They are crazy rare. Why? Well the 1FZ is godly there and gas was basically free in the 90s there so why screw with a turd diesel?

I'll say, I was extremely surprised at how well this natural diesel moved this 80.

So, fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and he came out for a test drive and then dropped his 60 with me to sell and sent a pile of money to Saudi Arabia for this thing.

 

[wngrog]

Nice is this the one you posted on ig thats getting a lift. How long have you had that big red Toyota sign just noticed it on that post.

Yes.

I bought it from my good friend Chad Smithson last year.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Yes.

I bought it from my good friend Chad Smithson last year.

It's sweet! The sign. The 80 is nice too lol

 

[OGBeno]

Oh boy. Grogan and an oil burner…. I’m putting his phone number on “silent” for the course of this build.

 

[wngrog]

Oh boy. Grogan and an oil burner…. I’m putting his phone number on “silent” for the course of this build.

I'm changing the oil. If it needs anything beyond that we are ****ed.

 

[wngrog]

Since he bought it he got a battery and some 285s. Today he picked it up from Its Vinyl where he got a 3M tint.

67,000 miles is crazy for a 30 year old car.

The amount of room under the hood with this thing is insane.

 

[wngrog]

Side note......

Anyone have any idea how this compass works? The little knobs will make it move a bit but when you turn around nothing moves.

 

[OGBeno]

I'm changing the oil. If it needs anything beyond that we are ****ed.

You fly me in and I knock it out. Or send up to Harris.

You need to at least drop the oil pan and check the BEBs. While they were a problem on earlier 1HZ/1HD-T engines, the theory is that Toyota upgraded the metallurgy on them.

That said, on any 30 year old truck, we replace them every time.

Also, timing belt/water pump and valve clearance check. Fuel filter as well. Those are mandatory if no history.

You’d be doing your client a disservice without this very basic diesel maintenance.

I’ll call you tomorrow to discuss. Very different bird than the gasser 1FZs.

 

[wngrog]

Timing belt was done. There is a sticker. Not sure about all the rest of that s*** but Meshal ran it through all the maintenance there before shipping. New belts, hoses, radiator as well. Fuel filter is for sure new.

 

[OGBeno]

Timing belt was done. There is a sticker. Not sure about all the rest of that s*** but Meshal ran it through all the maintenance there before shipping. New belts, hoses, radiator as well. Fuel filter is for sure new.

BEBs are essential. Even you can figure it out.

Drain oil, drop oil pan, loosen bolts for cons, rotate for all 6, replace with new Taihos. You will need new con rod bolts.