My first cruiser (hj60, diesel)
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:19 pm
Hey all i'm new here and just recently bought my first Toyota Landcruiser (60 series HJ60) diesel deluxe model. Whilst this is not my first 4x4 its my first toyota.
I paid only $2k for it which i consider quite good seeing as it has been mainly a western vehicle all its life (almost no rust anywhere) has a fully recond 5 speed box, new t/fer case, front and rear diffs rebuilt, Ironman suspension all round( foam cell shocks, 2" lift springs, Greasable shackles) Bullbar, Sidesteps, scrub rails, endless air set-up, stainless water tank, new exhaust and an interior that looks like its only been outta the factory for 2-3 years, and a full roof rack with ladder.
While driving it home i noticed it was only running on 5 cyl properly, pulled the head to have the valves and seats reground only to be told its a newish aftermarket head and this is its first regrind( bonus ). While it was this far appart i figured i'd give her a in chassis rebuild, so i threw in a new set of rings, and conrod bearings and also a very desperately needed set of new rockers as the old ones were so badly worn.
I'm going to give the guys at ENGINE AUSTRALIA a plug as this is where i bought all my engine parts from ( $630 retail incl post for rings, conrod bearings, full set of rockers, and a complete engine gasket set.) Absolute quality parts and service. I didn't replace the main bearings as they were checked and didn't need it and didn't feel like pulling the crank.
The only thing i have to do now is to replace the worn injectors.
Took her for a run today and wow what a difference a bit of a freshen up makes.
I have a few more things i wanna get set up on it(Front + rear locker, winch, etc) but for now i'm quite happy with my aquisition. I'll post up some pics later on once i've got em off the camera.
I paid only $2k for it which i consider quite good seeing as it has been mainly a western vehicle all its life (almost no rust anywhere) has a fully recond 5 speed box, new t/fer case, front and rear diffs rebuilt, Ironman suspension all round( foam cell shocks, 2" lift springs, Greasable shackles) Bullbar, Sidesteps, scrub rails, endless air set-up, stainless water tank, new exhaust and an interior that looks like its only been outta the factory for 2-3 years, and a full roof rack with ladder.
While driving it home i noticed it was only running on 5 cyl properly, pulled the head to have the valves and seats reground only to be told its a newish aftermarket head and this is its first regrind( bonus ). While it was this far appart i figured i'd give her a in chassis rebuild, so i threw in a new set of rings, and conrod bearings and also a very desperately needed set of new rockers as the old ones were so badly worn.
I'm going to give the guys at ENGINE AUSTRALIA a plug as this is where i bought all my engine parts from ( $630 retail incl post for rings, conrod bearings, full set of rockers, and a complete engine gasket set.) Absolute quality parts and service. I didn't replace the main bearings as they were checked and didn't need it and didn't feel like pulling the crank.
The only thing i have to do now is to replace the worn injectors.
Took her for a run today and wow what a difference a bit of a freshen up makes.
I have a few more things i wanna get set up on it(Front + rear locker, winch, etc) but for now i'm quite happy with my aquisition. I'll post up some pics later on once i've got em off the camera.
my current, is by far the coolest, look after it and it will do the same for you