need advice on toyota landcruiser 40 series

Daniel, I bought an old FJ45 in Kununurra about 17 years ago fitted with a newer model 4.0l petrol, Holley carby and 4 speed put in it. Went real well but not a great long distance vehicle.

I never did anything to it except put juice in it and cane the bejesus out of the poor thing and it just kept on going and going. Didn't have a roof so I just wore my motorbike helmet and leather jacket when it rained.

IMHO The 60 series wagons are brilliant; longer wheel base, still simple, aircon on some, can sleep in them OK and can be had at reasonably cheap prices.

Afraid I can't tell you much more mate. Sorry I'm not much use to you.

Get into 4x4'ing. Good fun and it's a sport that just gets better as you go along.

Have you considered an old landie with the holden motor conversion, price range is around 1500 to 3k and you dont have to worry about engine rebuilds just swap the whole motor for a carton if it goes bang

GDay Daniel

I owned a 1980 BJ40 for a year or so and that was my first introduction into 4wdriving. I loved the 40 series shape, the noise of the diesel and the rough as guts ride. Mine was a 3litre 4 speed, while I think the BJ42 is a 3.4Lt, (correct me if I am wrong). Mine was a slow thing, but prett good on fuel, sitting on a hundred resonable well. I had aircon and extractors already fitted to mine which were great bonuses. A lot of these older 40 series already have some great mods fitted, ie improved suspension which are things to look out for. I blew the head on the diesel due to a very quick unfortunate overheating incident and after 2 grand, a rebuilt topend and a new radiator i was running again and the motor was still blowing smoke. You will learn a lot about simple mechanics owning one of these things, en essential tool for getting into 4wdriving. Am not sure where you are, but in WA parts for 40 series are still reasonably easy to get hold of once you start looking. Look out for rust under the gurads, the window surround, front grill and rear panel parts.
Good luck

Nigel

look out for the 4th gear not holding (pump the accellerator pedal on and off whilst in gear), noisy whine from the box in 4th, excessive slop in steering, killer water leaks in the doors, rust under the side steps and in the rear quarters, leaking diff oil from the rear hubs (sprays out onto wheel rims), 4wd not engaging, or staying engaged after unlocking. Check for excessive mud in the chassis, slop in the driveline, sinking brake pedal, tyres rubbing on tie-rod ends at full lock.

Parts and servicing- due to the amount of the buses on the streets, its unusual you will have difficulty finding common parts- Terrain Tamer (through Don Kyatt in WA) does a huge range of dirt cheap replacement parts, and their service is tops.

So long as you understand they are rough as guts and require time, you'll have a ball.

Hi If you can live with the ride they haavee, then they are a reliable jigger...however for a few k more......the sky is the limit...
Andrew

Thanks so much guys for your input, you help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for making Exploroz information spot.

Daniel