things to look out for in a hilux

[basics]

going over the hill this weekend to look at a hilux

what should i look out for? i think its a 1990

[COMILUX]

what engine is in it? surf or double cab?

[basics]

what engine is in it? surf or double cab?

double cab, looks a bit like yours. i dont know any thing about it yet, only seen in from a distance and my mates jacked it up for me.
so ill tell ya more when ive seen it.

some one said the windscreens on them rust out, any more things that tend to go on them that i should keep an eye open for

[COMILUX]

if its pre 1990 it will prob run a 2.4 deisel which are very bad at cracking heads and unless its had a recently replaced (brand new) head i nearly garante itl be cracked - good excuse for an engine convertion or if its early 90s it will mostlikly run the 2.8 which i havnt seen as many problems with but check coolant for oil and rust and under oil cap for white oil indercation water and also squeese radiator hoses once running for a while with cap on and make sure not to much presure building up. other than that just look for normal things like rust in all the normal places and any rumbling from gearbox, transfer case and diffs, but they seem to be a good 4wd otherwise.

[Petemcc]

hilux 2.4s aren't turbo and dont have the same head problems. appart from bloody gutless not a bad motor

[haynzy]

check for rust in the firewall above the pedal box

[basics]

i had a look, its a 1985 2.4 diesel, 300,000kms.
the only rust is in the tray on the back, every where else looks pretty straight.
it failed its wof on a leaky manifold. is that as simple as getting some sealant or is that a big problem?