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Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:35 am
by rollingrufus
Gidday guys,
Looking at a 1992 4.2 turbo diesel 80 series landcruiser manual, factory lockers, 188000kms. I am flying from the SI to the NI to view.
My question is which tools, socket sizes will I need to check the basic condition of the vehicle? Eg. What size are the diff and gearbox/transfer case filler plugs? 17mm? I can't take all my tools so any ideas would be awesome. And any info on what to look for specifically on these trucks would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks lads!!
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:32 am
by hamishh
Did my diffs this morning. 24mm
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:14 pm
by BlakeNZ
an engine oil sample(to have analyzed) to check the amount of bottom end bearing wear, if it is a 12 valve engine.
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 2:37 pm
by mudlva
Check all the diff locks. Electric motors cease up.
Put c.d in and on full lock you will fell it bind up.
On axle. jack up a wheel to check.
Generally rust isnt to much of an issue. Check all obvious areas.
Big end bearings. They should be replaced unless theres o.e recepts to say otherwise
Have heard of many where the electric door window motors fail. Pay to check
At 188k its hardly been used. Check for speedo tampering
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:27 pm
by rollingrufus
Awesome cheers guys. Has anyone heard of getting the big end bearing being replaced by Toyota free of charge if it hasn't been done? I've read a few forums on this.
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:29 pm
by derk
Toyota NZ wouldn't even do them if you were 4000km over the warranty let alone doing them 20 years later, if the trucks still running after 20 years the bearing have either been done or didn't need doing
Toyota AUS were a bit more accommodating doing the bearings past the warranty but not NZ
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:14 am
by rollingrufus
Awesome cheers guys. One other question, this cruiser has the wing mirrors on the bonnet it is possible to rewire aftermarket mirrors for the doors? Cheers.
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:41 pm
by Lchundy
You can buy generic door mirrors for 80s on ebay electric or base model manual ones.
You could probably find a wrecked 80.and rip electric mirror loom out for easier wiring.
Nice easy install fitting manual mirrors thou.
Re: Buying an 80 series. Tools required?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:59 pm
by rollingrufus
Perfect thankyou mate...