1983 LANDCRUISER HJ60

Submitted: Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 14:41

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GDC

I hope to get some advice / suggestions on the following.

I'm looking at buying a 1983 Toyota Landcruiser HJ60 G Pack series. Total km's are 396,000 and buy price is around the $5,000 - $6,000 mark. The following work has been done to the vehicle
- new interior
- new brakes
- reconditioned gearbox and transfer
- new seals and bearings

I have driven the vehicle a couple of times and happy with the way it drives etc. Also prior to purchase I will have it inspected by the NRMA.

Should the vehicle pass the inspection what sort of life can I expect out of this engine? Has anyone got a Cruiser with similar mileage and experienced and specific problems etc. that I need to be aware of? Is the price right for the work done and km's travelled?

Thanks
GDC

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Reply By: Well 55 - Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 14:54

Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 14:54

That is not a lot of k's for a motor that has been well cared for, but thrashed you never know.

600,000+ is not uncommon for a HJ60 thats been looked after. The most problems will come from the drive line, diffs, seals, bearings, suspension, uni joints, if seals and bearings along with brakes have been done it does limit your problem areas.

Price is proberly a bit on the high side if the is not many extras on it, and tyres are in good shape.

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Follow Up By: GDC - Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 10:36

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 10:36

Thanks for the feedback / advice. Will get it thoroughly checked prior to purchase. Cheers GDC

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Follow Up By: michael.ba - Monday, Sep 20, 2004 at 20:10

Monday, Sep 20, 2004 at 20:10

Hi i have a HJ60 H2 Motor. 83 Model Just clicked over 372-000klms.
to date i have replaced the seals in the the engine mains,replaced the diff centre tail shaft brake drums but not the front diff running well.
But on the good side i have only replaced the injectors one since i have had it. bought back in 95. But it is going like a rocket, still do lots of 4x4 trips in it. Replaced the bearings in main box and tranfer.got a noise in there.got plenty of money have we.hey dont get me wrong would not give it for a new one just yet.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 15:14

Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 15:14

in 60's, look for rust, then look under the rust for rust.. Then move the carpets and look for rust. Then move the everything and look for rust.

They have issues with rust.

400,000 is a respectable amount of klms on any engine, depends on the history of the servicing. It may go 4000 more and go Bang, it may go another 300k klms without issue.

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Follow Up By: Utemad - Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 21:52

Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 21:52

A friend of mine has a 2H in a 75 series ute. His motor died just before the 500k mark. Something to do with a piston ring failing and grooving the bore beyond repair. Apparently quite common around that amount of kms. Cost him $4500 (I think) for a recon motor.

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Follow Up By: GDC - Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 10:38

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 10:38

Thanks for the info. Will get it checked thoroughly prior to purchase. Cheers GDC

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Reply By: CHRIS - Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 09:54

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 09:54

You don't mention whether it's a 2F petrol or a 2H diesel.

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Follow Up By: GDC - Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 10:40

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 10:40

Chris,

As far as I'm aware the HJ60 denotes diesel and the FJ60 petrol. This one is a diesel.

Cheers
GDC

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Reply By: Nige - Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 23:51

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2004 at 23:51

Hi GDC, we had a HJ60 for over 10 years, finally traded it on a 97 80 series turbo. almost 3 years ago. Ours had 375000km on it, and we got $12000 trade from the dealer in Brisbane. I'd recently had new rotors and pads done, new clutch, new shocks, and springs reset. Local dealers would only go to $7000, with lots of jokes thrown in. I took the vinyl mats out every year and fishoiled the sills, washed the inside of the mudguards regularly, and it only ever developed rust under the roofrack mounts which we got fixed and 2-packed. We had dramas with the original radiator due to thermostat sticking, the seal between the motor and the flywheel let go once, and the alternator needed a rebuild after I overloaded it with spotlights. Apart from that it never let us down and nobody ever tailgated us; there are times when I really miss the old bus. Nige.

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Follow Up By: GDC - Wednesday, Sep 15, 2004 at 08:32

Wednesday, Sep 15, 2004 at 08:32

Cheers Nige,

It's off to Traction 4 tomorrow for a thorough "going over". If all goes well (suspect I will have to spend a bit) then I'll be looking forward to getting out and about.

Rgds
GDC

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Reply By: prado_95 - Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 21:34

Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 21:34

I know of a few HJ60 with over 600K km on all original engines - not blowing any smoke or oil consumption.

Several have been used as tow vehicles & farm vehicles. Just keep in mind that the alternartor has a vacuum pump fitted to the rear. The vacuum pump itself is not a seperate / repairable part according to Toyota.

However the solution to this problem is reasonably simple.

Dave

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