80 series pre purchase Questions

No Flaws mate, Its an 80 series Yota!

Yep!
No flaws.

main flaw is is its age. I have been told the chasis can crack around the steering box
When buying mine this is what I found
- Gave it stick. Thats thae advantage of living in the country. should pull 140-150. That is how i found the radiator and clutch fan needed replacement
- Afterwards check for oil leaks
- Get on the dirt lock the hubs engage low range and do full lock turns both land r there should be no cv clunking
- Jack up front wheels and check for bearing play - mine had a shot one
take it on roughground aparantly the barn door has a penchant for squeeking (mine didnt)

Like any 4wd, it depends on how well its been serviced as to how long it will last. Checks could include gearbox noise, leaking steering pump, clutch wear, blowing blue smoke (engine), etc etc.
Has the water pump and injection pump (and injectors) had a service ? Were the timing belts replaced every 100K ?

Mate,

Its biggest flaw is proberly its front diff - it is smaller than the rear diff.

Check for driveline blacklash in the constand 4WD. You will feel it when you drive and if it feels real bad I would have it checked. Basically the splines on the axels get worn due to the constant 4WD and this causes the backlash.

Karl

Thanks to all,
will look at all the above in more detail.

I have noticed a leak around What I think is the speedo drive into the transfer case. may be wrong. But it is need of repair.