HZJ75 95 model........

Hi Reiner,

Yeah, theres a couple of differences from your 2H 47series.

Firstly, the 75series 1Hz has a timing belt. Check when this was last replaced. On yours it was probably a 100,000km item, and on the newish ones it's been extended to 150,000km. If it has been replaced in recent times, its a simple matter to remove the timing cover and visually check its condition.

Secondly, the valve clearances are with shims. You can check the clearances in the conventional way, but if the clearances close up, you'll need to get someone to fit corrected shims.

The rest of the vehicle is not a lot different to your old bus. Oil change intervals are best kept at 5k/10k as you mention, although Toyota recently changed this to 10k on the latest model 1Hz.

Theres two other groups that you may get info from:
the traytop camping email group
and LCOOL and their email group 70scool

Enjoy the power steering :-))

Cheers
Phil

Most important thing is to make sure it is not an ex miner and check for cv joints (4wd lock to lock) leaking transfer case leaking front wheel seals. Check the rear axle studs are tight. If there is leaking in this area remove the studs and dowels and check them out as it is a bugger if they bust.