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80 is too small for our needs really. Have send off lots of emails to people about it - looking here for anyone with experiences of this though.....

thanks for replies so far. V8 the only engine available in Australia and some on 500k miles out there, so reliability in general not an issues (also still used by the mining companies). BUT they have exclusively low sulphur content fuel. Fuel quality never an issue for the 1HZ - and if I was...

Looking to get a troop (78 series) with one of the above engines. Pros of 1HZ - bulletproof, simple to maintain, works across the world on all sorts of diesel qualities Cons - slow; slow acceleration; top speed limited with roof rack/roof tent; lack of refinement on road Pros of V8 - more power...

thanks. Echos my thoughts. Dogs won't come to Africa, but will around Europe. Any experiences of the engine when towing - is the power adequate?

Used to have an HZJ78 when explored Australia a fair few years ago - now looking to get a rock-solid reliable don't-break-down, fix-in-the-bush vehicle for expeditions with family and dogs. Possible trips include southern Africa, overland to India, maybe Aus, South America, Alaska - Mexico...

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