100 SeriesLandcruiser Turbo Diesel

I thought the TD started here in 2000 or maybe even 2001. It was sold elsewhere earlier so maybe the 1999 is an import?
Not that that should necessarily influence you.

Bill, are you sure what your looking at is the 100 series or 105 series.

The 100 series had the factory tubo engine 1HDFTE and IFS and the 105 series had the 1HZ engine and SFA, and many people fitted an aftermarket turbo to them. They also have a different gearbox between them, the R series for the 1HZ and the H series for the 1HDFTE and petrol engines.

Factory TDs started in 2000, IFS with the FTEs in them,if Auto they were a 4 speed. a 1999 prolly will be a 1HZzzzz with a hairdryer bolted on it.

The HDJ100 was released in Australia in September 2000. Anything earlier than that will be a 1HZ with an aftermarket turbo. Turbo 1HZs aren't a great option as you don't know the quality of the install job or how high the previous owner has been running the boost. They destroy pistons pretty readily if the boost is too high. I would stay away from them.

Be aware that all the turbo diesel 100 series' are IFS. All the 105 series naturally aspirated diesels are live axle. Unfortunately, in all Mr Toyota's wisdom, a live axle factory TD 100 series was never produced, much to the disdain of 4x4ers everywhere. That's one of the reasons factory TD 80 series' have held their value so well.

To answer your question, the early HDJ100s are fine. The 1HD-FTE engine is basically the old 80 series TD but with electronic fuel injection. So the engine was tried and tested long before the 100 series was released.

I would be looking for one with a complete (and good) service history. If they're serviced well, these things will run forever.

Hope that helps.

matt

Thanks guys for all your comments and help. We will be looking for a 2000 on toyota with a factory fitted turbo. We will be towing around aus a 20 foot Evernew that other guys on Exploroz recommended over other models. It bloody heavy hence we need the torque to get it up the hills and down the dirt roads in the great outdoors.