Just bought a HJ61 (12H-T)

[ianparry]

Hello everybody, I'm new to Landcruisers and Oz in general (got off the boat a couple of months back!)

Just bought a 1986 HJ61 and have a few questions for the wise ones!

She is in good condition and as far as I can tell pretty much factory spec apart from some air cusion bags on the rear suspension. I've got a file full of recipts dating back to the late 80's so am confident that she has been well looked after but I did buy her off of a couple of travellers who have spent the last eight months driving around oz in her.

The only issue I really have is that the engine is not pulling very well above third gear, I put the accelerator down and she just increases revs with little acceleration, with some playing I have found she will accelerate but needs some coaxing and very gentle increase in accelerator pressure.

Hope this makes sense to someone and hopefully will be a quick (cheap) solution!

Thanks in advance....

[RAY185]

Sounds like the clutch is slipping.

[ianparry]

Thanks RAY185, that was my first thought, bite point is right at the top of the movement.

Engine seems to be running smoothly though idles a bit fast but nothing serious. How much would I be looking at for a new clutch over here?

[bj on roids]

I think you're right Ray

[RAY185]

Well you'd have to shop around obviously but factor in a clutch kit, rear main seal, flywheel machine and gear oil and around 3 or so hours labour. Depending on what clutch kit you decide on it could get expensive. A standard clutch kit usually retails around the $400-450 mark while for a couple of hundred more you can get a heavy duty/performance clutch kit like a Clutch Industries 4 Terrain or Daikin Excedy (I would definately opt for a heavy duty one if it's within your budget).

Rear main seal around $20-$30?
Flywheel machine around $50-80?
Gear oil around $20-30?
Labour around $70-$100 per hour depending on where you go?

Just to give you an idea but like I said, shop around and ask people you know who is good to use. There are probably some people on here from WA who could recommend someone.

[PeterInSa]

I agree on the heavy duty clutch kit especially if you are towing. After towing our van (2500kg) for 600/700k in a day then reversing the van while the engine is still hot had vehicle shuder with the standard clutch. No worries with the HD unit.
Peter

[Tim HJ61]

My clutch replacement including skimmed flywheel and HD clutch was around $1300 installed. Take care the FW has not been skimmed too much before. Mine had been and continued to warp. A new FW fixed the problem, as well as fitting an HD clutch.

[ianparry]

Thanks for the information, its a big help. I'm sure I'll have a few more questions for the forum soon enough! Hope to put some answers up too!