New 70 series Members say hi here first. Chit chat ok
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Finally decided to register but have been prowling mud for answers for a while.
I have an '86 BJ70 (3B + turbo) which is my first 4x4. I've enjoyed it but it's also been a bit tricky for me. I think the head gasket's shot and as a teenager I can't say I've got experience in replacing one.
I have an '86 BJ70 (3B + turbo) which is my first 4x4. I've enjoyed it but it's also been a bit tricky for me. I think the head gasket's shot and as a teenager I can't say I've got experience in replacing one.
Hi! I just joined because tonight I am purchasing a 1988 LJ70 2LT. http://www.milanuncios.com/todoterreno-de-ocasion/toyota-land-cruiser-bj70-157036227.htm
this will be my first one. I have owned a 2002 Tundra and a 1998 4runner, but never this. I now I will be crawling this site for information in the future! I live in Southern Spain for the moment and the VIN says it was built in Japan. it says the owner replaced cylinder head and cam shift before I bought it. After market AC installed as well and a snorkle. I don't know what I will do with her in the future, but for now I'm just excited to be a part of this community now and get to know her a little better
this will be my first one. I have owned a 2002 Tundra and a 1998 4runner, but never this. I now I will be crawling this site for information in the future! I live in Southern Spain for the moment and the VIN says it was built in Japan. it says the owner replaced cylinder head and cam shift before I bought it. After market AC installed as well and a snorkle. I don't know what I will do with her in the future, but for now I'm just excited to be a part of this community now and get to know her a little better
Welcome to Cruiserland and congrats on a "proper" LC - one from Spain! My BJ 73 lived in Cordoba on an olive farm for its first 28 years.
Awesome! I don't know the whole history of mine(language barriers prevent asking too many questions of the previous owner) but I am planning on bringing her back to the USA (if we get station back home again) I can't wait to pick her up tonight.
Nice lit'l truck. Welcome to MUD!
G'day all just joined up. Looks like a great community here at IH8MUD and not a boys club full of wannabes. Looking forward to so great chats. My wee beastie is a 2001 HDJ79R with the 1HD-FTE engine. I've done a few things to the engine and the truck itself I'll get some pics up as soon as I can.
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Hi all, joined a few weeks ago, still learning the rules of the site. Hate to offend anyone first up.........I like to wait a while.
Anyway I purchased a 1985 Fj73(petrol) standard condition for its age apart from the obvious rust from beach use. Started pulling it apart 18 months ago for a little rust work and mechanical etc but got carried away.
Thinking of starting a thread re: the dismantle and remanufacture of the old girl as I have stepped it up and now put a deadline on completion which means I have to keep moving on it instead of months of inactivity.
I'm in way over my head and being a cabinetmaker/joiner I'm worried I'll use too many zinc yellow coarse thread chipboard screws..lol
Anyway I purchased a 1985 Fj73(petrol) standard condition for its age apart from the obvious rust from beach use. Started pulling it apart 18 months ago for a little rust work and mechanical etc but got carried away.
Thinking of starting a thread re: the dismantle and remanufacture of the old girl as I have stepped it up and now put a deadline on completion which means I have to keep moving on it instead of months of inactivity.
I'm in way over my head and being a cabinetmaker/joiner I'm worried I'll use too many zinc yellow coarse thread chipboard screws..lol
Hi everyone, my names Josh, from New Zealand. Didn't see this thread in time, so posted my own "hello" with included pics.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/new-member-saying-hi-few-pictures-of-the-cruiser.859249/
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/new-member-saying-hi-few-pictures-of-the-cruiser.859249/
Hello everyone. I'm writing from McCall Idaho, where I use my 1990 LJ78 EXT on my rural mail route. The RHD is very handy, and I get a lot of thumbs up from ranchers and locals who have an old 45 in the yard, or have fond memories of one.
I brought mine down from Revelstoke BC about a month ago. It has 185km, and supposedly has had at least one head replacement, now a 3.0 L. But I am really not sure about that. The EGR pipe from the EGR valve was blocked off, and the vacuum pipe blocked off, and I rerouted the rest of the vacuum lines per the excellent advice on this site. Much less smoke and cold start issues now. All the coolant leaks were fixed with a pressure check. The prior owner kept some maintenance records. It has received frequent oil changes, a new brake job, and handles well.
I did the ECU frontal lobotomy trick, and I think I will do it again now that I have changed the fuel filter and air filter (now a K&N) and closed off air and oil leaks from the turbo, plus a new valve cover gasket. I have yet to spring for the exhaust gas temp gauge. The wife is wondering when I will stop. A couple of pics. Note the great little trailer hitch bracket that fits on the burly box cross member of back bumper. Plenty for the super light canoe trailer I might pull. 350 lbs max weight.
I brought mine down from Revelstoke BC about a month ago. It has 185km, and supposedly has had at least one head replacement, now a 3.0 L. But I am really not sure about that. The EGR pipe from the EGR valve was blocked off, and the vacuum pipe blocked off, and I rerouted the rest of the vacuum lines per the excellent advice on this site. Much less smoke and cold start issues now. All the coolant leaks were fixed with a pressure check. The prior owner kept some maintenance records. It has received frequent oil changes, a new brake job, and handles well.
I did the ECU frontal lobotomy trick, and I think I will do it again now that I have changed the fuel filter and air filter (now a K&N) and closed off air and oil leaks from the turbo, plus a new valve cover gasket. I have yet to spring for the exhaust gas temp gauge. The wife is wondering when I will stop. A couple of pics. Note the great little trailer hitch bracket that fits on the burly box cross member of back bumper. Plenty for the super light canoe trailer I might pull. 350 lbs max weight.
HI all!
Bought a 1990 J70...my first car ever actually.
Bought a 1990 J70...my first car ever actually.
