80 series

Demp,
So we can be more helpful, it is obviously petrol and running on gas. How long do you plan to keep it? Do you have any mechanical knowledge?
What year model? GXL ? etc.
A lot of the stuff on the list are no brainers, tyres, wipers, washer hose leak, ( I bought a metre of tube on ebay for $5) lights not working, etc.
I replaced my LH and RH high beam lights for $30.
Rear barn door not operating??
Windscreen - O'Briens quote.
Exhaust Mr Muffler quote - I had a 3" one fitted by Beaudesert Exhausts, what a beautiful job.
Engine oil leaks, have a look under and clean it off.
Brake pads, there are plenty of brake specialist places.
So take care of the obvious ones yourself then go for a roadworthy.

Good luck, a good choice of car

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Realistically? Maybe $2,500 to $3,500 if done commercially.
$1,000 to $2,500 if you can do it yourself.

An 80 series, running on LPG. I wonder if/and/or when the valve clearances were last done - probably never. That is a major job, but if you are looking to keep it only 5 or 6 months, no problem - cross your fingers and hope nothing goes wrong.

A friend of mine has 3 off 80 series and 1 off 100 series Landbruisers . He never learns - I think he is addicted to them. All but one of them has over 600000 km on them now. I cannot remember how many km the "new" 80 series has done, but I think it is only about 230000 km. Only one of them runs on LPG - the rest are purely petrol. I don't know how he affords to feed the beasts. Even the gas one chews through huge quantities of gas. The latest problems has has been having has been radiators. They seem to be exploding fairly frequently.

All of them have had the suspensions rebuilt with raised springs as well. The original clutch on the LPG vehicle failed at about 500000 km. We were towing a heavy trailer at the time (it was always towing a trailer somewhere) but we just managed to limp home over the Snowy Mountains. Gearboxes and diffs are still original on all of them.

Ignition leads are really skinny things - 5 mm diameter insulation. They are OK until you disturb them to remove the spark plugs, and then if you are lucky you may be able to re-use them, but budget for having to buy some new leads. Both 80 series with the high mileage have had their heads replaced.

My friend is forever blowing headlight bulbs - they do a lot of night running and they have an array of lights which melt the bitumen 300 m ahead as they drive along. They still hit kangaroos and other things at times.

Overall, the 80 series is, I reckon, the best Toyota ever produced - they are better than the 100 series

Hi Demp,

If you are keeping it for 5-6 years, its well worth spending a few bucks on.

$3-4000 maybe if you have it done?

Looking more long term, why not an LS conversion?

No need to ever replace it then.

easier and probably cheaper to buy one registered and swap and good bits on yours over/sell parts.

Hi Demp T,

Have a look at the Landcruiser Owners On Line forum (LCOOL). This forum has specific sections for the various LC Model Series. Ask your questions there, there are plenty of knowledgeable people on there that will give you advice.

Macca.

Another vote for the LCOOL (Land Cruiser Owners On Line) forum.

Its a goldmine of information for anything Land Cruiser related, especially 80 series