New 1994 HDJ81, 1HD-T Landcruiser owner, and new to this forum!

[Florida HDJ81]

Good afternoon from Florida, USA! I'm a new owner of a 1994 HDJ81 with the 1HD-T diesel engine. My new rig has 212,000 km on the dash and runs great. The previous owner said "all maintenance is up to date", but we all know what that means. I want to consider a Big End Bearing replacement and seeking some insights and direction. Anyone willing to engage?

 

[cruisermatt]

Where in Florida? Welcome and congrats on the new 81. BEB replacement is really only a thing on 91/92's. Unless you have low oil pressure I wouldn't advise doing them preventatively. 212Km is relatively low mileage.

 

[Florida HDJ81]

Where in Florida? Welcome and congrats on the new 81. BEB replacement is really only a thing on 91/92's. Unless you have low oil pressure I wouldn't advise doing them preventatively. 212Km is relatively low mileage.

Thanks for the response!!! I appreciate your time. I'm in North Florida near Lake City. Seems like the oil pressure is fine, it settles a bit at idle, but raises with RPM. No knocking or strange noises. I just love the rig and want to make sure I don't have a failure over something that could be prevented.

 

[Tim Herald]

Pics !

 

[Florida HDJ81]

Pics !

 

[Florida HDJ81]

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[Florida HDJ81]

Mine is a VX Limited.

 

[itsdchz]

Welcome!

 

[Florida HDJ81]

Welcome!

Thanks! Glad to be here as I continue to learn more.

 

[Florida HDJ81]

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Does the oil pressure look low? Engine is hot and at idle. It raises 1/2 way or more with just a few RPM's. Google search says its normal. What say you? (Last image attached with a dash view)