The Toyota Landcruiser Owners Club

[dogar]

Hello from Pakistan,  

I have just joined the forum.  I have recently bought a 1995 KZJ78 with 1KZ engine.  I could not inspect and test drive it properly and took the owner's description on face value.  Wish I had done some more research.  Anyways, now that I own it, I want to bring it to top notch condition as I plan to have a LTR with it  I have owned two Pajeros; 1 MK1 and 1 MK2 earlier so I am not new to 4x4s but this is my first toyota.  I need expert advice on the following:

a)  I have soft / hard suspension installed but not sure whether it works or not or if it works as it should.  When I press any of the positions on the button, the AMP meter falls about 5 amps and then goes back.  I have not yet been able to test it off road and can't do it for some time.  So how do I know if it works??  No light goes on in any position.
b)  There is an ECT button just beside the hard/soft suspension button, but again not sure whether it works.  How to find out please?  The shifting is fine.
c)  There is a lot of play in the steering.  What should I check.  Does it have an IDLER ARM like the Pajeros?  Play in the steering used to narrow down to Idler Arm in Pajeros.
d)  There is a lot of blowby in the engine.  what can I do to minimise it and find out if the engine has enough compression? without compression tester

I am looking forward to a learning engagement here.  cheers!!!

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[dogar]

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[Johnny Utah]

Great post dogar! I too just got a 1994 KZJ78. I'm interested in learning about it but can't find much searching the internet. Anyone out there know what the axle dimensions are? Thanks!

[Roger Fairclough]

Firstly, welcome to the forum.

I assume that your suspension problems relate to electronically controlled shock absorbers. To test, try driving over traffic calming bumps ( sleeping policemen ) and see if you can detect any variations.

Blowby is caused by poor piston ring sealing. The only long term cure is an engine rebuild.

Roger