Builds New Bluey - 1987 HJ61 Ownership and Build Thread (2 Viewers)

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36 years as a surf truck, now a city truck
 
New bluey is driving great! One issue I'm currently experiencing is smoke for the first few minutes with a cold engine. Once the engine warms up and I get into boost, the smoke goes away.

First video is about 1 minute after starting the engine on a 40F day (lots of smoke). Second video is after a 10 minute drive (no smoke)


 
What kind of mpg are you seeing? What are you doing to recent theft? This is a super cool truck, and I’m glad it’s worked out for you!
 
What kind of mpg are you seeing? What are you doing to recent theft? This is a super cool truck, and I’m glad it’s worked out for you!
Mpg is surprisingly good, in the low 20s with mixed driving. Around town I fill up about half as often as with the LX470.

Smoking at startup is also fixed. Local diesel shop pulled the head and completed a full valve job, including the valve stem seals which were leaking.

I haven't paid much attention to theft prevention, to be honest. Auto theft is not common in my area, and I think a manual transmission is its own theft detterance these days. I purchased an agreed value policy with my insurance company at a $40k valuation, so if anything did happen I'll be covered.
 

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