Whats the best engine you can get for your classic land cruiser build. Hi miguel, i have a 1990 turbo diesel 80 series with a442f automatic transmission imported from japan. My problem is when i am shifting down from 3rd gear to 2nd gear. Reading these common toyota land cruiser problems should help you find out what is wrong with your toyota land cruiser or just what to look out for in the future.
Welcome to the first instalment of our gympie 4wd project 100 series video series. The 70 series is a family of toyota land cruiser models produced from 1984 to the present day. Cuts in around 65 75 mph usualy 70ish and is a low growl that crescendos the more you push it. A regular problem that dragan vasic of all terrain. Toyota 80 100 series part time 4wd kit installation. See what goes into an sor rebuilt land cruiser transmission. Gearbox 5th gear suitable for landcruiser 70 80 100 series h151. The trouble list toyota landcruiser 200 v8 diesel with. Transfer case rebuild kits drive line marks 4wd adaptors. But they aren t without their problems though, so lets look at some of the most common.
Gday all, i have recently bought a 1985 75 series tray back, with 3f petrol engine. They will let you know everything about how our landcruiser hzj751hz gearboxes are reconditioned and the best way to get it to you anywhere in australia. Landcruiser 200 transmission behaviour public forum. Landcruiser amazon gearbox problems land cruiser club. Whats the best toyota engine for my classic land cruiser.
Ok, so what im gathering is that the manual gearbox in an 80 series is a syncromesh gearbox. Gearbox to transfer bypass hose suitable for landcruiser. Clutch slave cylinder suitable for landcruiser 75 80 series 1hz 1hd. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. The toyota landcruiser 80 series is one of australias most legendary. Give our 4x4 gearbox specialists a call at gympie 4wd if youd like to find out more about our reconditioned options for your toyota landcruiser hzj751hz gearbox and transfer. Clutch slave cylinder for landcruiser 75 series 80 series 1hz 1hd. Toyota upgraded the 75 series to 7879 level in 1999 with coil springs at the. Yep finally after 5 years and 75 episodes of modified we have a 75 series landcruiser. Brand new landcruiser 1hz r151f 7879 series gearbox only.
Its not recommended to put an ep extreme pressure oil in the gearbox as it will shorten the life of the bronze synchros. I have owned the car for 5 years and use it predominately off road in the desert. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the toyota land cruiser in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. If i accelerated quickly the gear change would shake the whole car. The toyota 70 series alternators are prone to mud intake and can stop working. The toyota land cruiser was equipped with the a343f and a750f. I live in the united arab emirates and own a 100 series landcruiser amazon in the uk. Well also give suggestions on what to do if your toyota. New parts 10447 suitable for landcruiser 4160 suitable for 60. Regearing a toyota landcruiser 70 series gearbox whichcar. Ive done alot of reading, searching, and investigating on this problem.
I would like to hear from landcruiser 200 series owners who have 1st hand experience with this as to what i can expect. The 78 series coilsprung front end was derived from the 100 series wagon range and incorporated largerdiameter disc brakes with fourpot callipers. Whats the best toyota engine for my classic land cruiser build. Gearbox problems included a pre1993 major issue which was a. I am about to seal a deal to buy a sahara 200 diesel with 6 speed auto. It replaced the 25yearold 40 series as the offroad workhorse of the land cruiser heritage, while the 60 series and later the 80, 90, 100, 120, 150 and 200 series developed into more comfortable passenger offroad vehicles. Wrecking 1995 landcruiser 75 series ute 1hz new rear main seal, all injector washers recently been done, new water pump, new timing belt and supporting belts 330,xxx kms great engine solid gear box 5spd manual new rear transmission seal new oil, no leaks diffs are good, 2 inch lift, good tails shafts with new uni joints, front locking hubs. The 80 series automatic transmission have problems. Automatic gearbox problem toyota landcruiser colorado. Rear lsd diff pinion gear suitable for landcruiser 40 60 75 80 100 200 series. On a recent trip i found a lot of transmission oil sprayed from the transfer case right along the under carriage of the vehicle. Toyota land cruisers 73 75 are part of the 70 series family produced from 1984 to today. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for toyota land cruiser when you shop the largest online selection at. I have been having troble with my 96 80 series dx std land cruiser.
But they arent without their problems though, so lets look at some of the most common. It is very hard to put it in or sometimes it would not go in unless i would completely stop my vehicle then you can put it in 1st or second gear. Terrain tamer 5th gear modification kit on 70 series land cruiser thats how its done. One thing i loathed most about the 70 series landcruiser was the way the v8 seemed to scream in fitful pain along the way. Are you having problems with your toyota land cruiser. Lighter and lighter in manufacture, but the reputation and hype ensures a high price for what you get. Vehicles that have proven themselves and stood the test of time.
Whilst i find the performance of the 3f just bearable its not too bad except for overtakinghighway cruising, the real problem is the fuel consumption my first long trip used a full tank in approx. This unit is sold on an exchange basis and comes with a 12 month20,000km warranty. Auto gear shifter toyota land cruiser 80 series 199097. Toyota land cruiser problems and reliability issues. Hi, i have a v reg 1999 toyota landcruiser colorado 3.
The car ran fine for the first two years, then the local a. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the toyota land cruiser in. Toyota landcruiser hzj75 mine not his says the bug catcher on danies toyota landcruiser 75 series. A question thats hotly contested among enthusiasts has finally made its way to our blogroll. Complete auto transmissions for toyota land cruiser for. In lower speeds the gearbox gears up very late at low engine load, so the engine cannot deliver the giant torque. Small problem is that saturdays heraldsun melb had a article which claimed that the 6th gear would only engage at speeds above 120 kph. So far its been faultless hence this is my first post. The other option is to fit an aftermarket automatic gear box but this will set you back roughly 20k for the 5 speed auto or 25k for the 6 speed auto box. This hose runs from filler plug to filler plug and is used to equalize the pressure between the two gear cases when there is a seal failure resulting in oil transfer issues between them. We specialise in supplying reconditioned exchange transmission and diffs for your 4wd, and we wanted to give you guys a inside look at how we recondition our gearboxes inhouse. For toyota landcruiser vdj76 vdj78 vdj79 series gearbox gear lever bush.
Toyota landcruiser 75 series 1985 1999 outback crossing. I had problems with my 1984 models gear box but none. This particular one is setup mainly for play and short runs but is totally capable of the long runs with a half open tray ready for extra gear and cargo. But now, all of that has changed here are the seven things we love, and one that we hate about the new, 2017 landcruiser 70 series. A fivespeed manual gearbox was standard, with high ratio twowheeldrive, plus low ratio fourwheel drive able to be selected via a transfer case. Nissan automatic gearbox not recommended for v8 conversions shift problems. Therefore, the mtf94, which is a nonep fully synthetic oil should work fine. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for toyota land cruiser when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. It over heated, popped a seal, and damaged the torque converter and oil pump body at about 140,000 km. Now, from what i have read, there are reliability issues. I have july 1995 built hzj75 cabchassis thats done 175,000ks which i have had since new. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. A friendly warning to any 2000my land cruiser owners.
Brian from 360 gearboxes and diffs identifies and explains the problems with these gearboxes and the towpack upgrade solution to ensure. What sort of oils should i use in my 75 series engine, gearbox and diffs answered by a verified au auto mechanic. The toyota landcruiser has been the australian bushs favourite. Dear car gurus,recently i started to explore more about the function of a 4wd system. This series of articles offers buying tips and advice on some of our alltime favourite used four wheel drives. With a clutch replacement due, mark allen decides it is time to do a whole regearing job for his toyota landcruiser 70 series gearbox. As mentioned in other thread, i own a toyota prado tz 3. Gearbox to transfer bypass hose suitable for landcruiser 40 60 75. These vehicles, if serviced and looked after properly, can represent good value for anyone searching for a used 4x4. Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Transfer case idler gear shaft land cruiser 60 75 series 101985 on 3622560050 case idler gear in a land cruiser 60 or 75 series from 10198. Standard 80s came with the 75 series driveline, using a parttime 4wd system and. Gearbox input shaft suitable for landcruiser 75 series hzj75. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.