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  1. Ben Stratford

    1989 Factory Reset-ish

    There may be a fuel sediment trap attached to drivers side chassis rail. Would recommend draining and cleaning out. Mine was half full of water last time I checked which was about 5 years since last done
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    2H to 12H-T Upgrade

    Hello Tony, The motor from NZ didn’t work out. There is an HJ61 in London storage for sale but it’s too much so I’m back to considering options of a 1HD-T conversion or just stick with the 2H?? It would probably be more sensible to stay as is and just get a nice 80 too
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    Missing alternator! Suggested replacement?

    Hello 89Cruiser, had the same aggro finding a new alternator for my 60 and getting the existing one rebuilt. Presume it’s a 24V one? They have internal or external voltage regulators ( your is probably internal being 1989 ) and will probably have a vacuum pump mounted on the rear. I would try...
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    2H to 12H-T Upgrade

    Currently discussing options with a contact in New Zealand. They are usually 24V whereas Australia are 12V. Not a showstopper but nice to have 24V. Ideally purchasing a whole car to ship over. Also looking into 1HD-T swap feasibility now!
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    4.2 TD - starts but cuts out

    Sounds like fuel starvation. Is there a fuel filter in the fuel tank? Check fuel flow at all junctions between fuel tank to engine.
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    Simon Holton - parts

    The dealers will post too
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    2H to 12H-T Upgrade

    Been considering this for many years but I now have a realistic opportunity to import a 12 H-T engine with all ancillaries which is 24V so compatible with my HJ60. The only thing that seems to be missing is the starter motor so not a big deal. Before I go all in though could we discuss anything...
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    Simon Holton - parts

    Used Simon last 5 yrs ago - he was still at Steven Eagell then. Since then as Frank said I ask for discount at the local Toyota dealer - as it’s a historic vehicle and that I always use Toyota parts blah blah and they have offered anything up to 40% discount depending what the part is. So I...
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    HZJ75 Troopie Body Repair Pannels -

    I sourced all those for my 60 from Cruiserworld. Mostly before brexit and import duty! It may be worth going over to collect them if you have a big list.
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    Milner leaf springs

    I used Rubber bushes x 24 which were £10 each from Toyota but well worth it.
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    Milner leaf springs

    Yes. They lasted 3 months. One spring cracked and they were very harsh so got replaced with OME light duty springs and Nitro Charger Shocks which gave a 50mm lift. These are still excellent today - 6 years later
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    2h to 1hz N/A engine swap

    If the gearbox and tfr box are retained then both front and rear props can stay too so worth consideration and probably what I would plan to do. So a new bell housing and relocate engine mounts sounds doable to me. Would check that the new engine sump wouldn’t foul on the steering gear and the...
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    Ben’s 1989 HJ60 GX 2H Manual

    Lower tailgate had become so rusty I was expecting it to fall off. Took a while to find a good one to replace it with. And After several days of work changing from a champagne colour to Toyota 153, I replaced it today: Need a new number plate as the holes are in different locations which...
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