The Toyota Landcruiser Owners Club

[marcus]

Hi,

I've just bought a 1984 hj60 and it seems fine.  My wife and I are not mechanics and have no experience with these vehicles.  We are asking if anyone can advise us on what spares we should take on a 15,000 mile trip on rough roads.  Does anyone have spares to sell?

We also wondered if there was any one out there who has a day to spare and wants to make a few quid giving us a bit of training in the kinds of things we'll need to know for the trip.  We can travel..

All the best

Marcus

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[roscoFJ73]

Generally ,if they are well serviced they will go 15000 miles and much more without needing parts.
The parts I would be taking are
filters
fuses
tyre repair kit
fan belts
some plastic or shade cloth(for broken windscreen)
light bulbs
switches
electrical wire and connections hoses.
You might want to take some spare injectors but if you have good filters and they have been serviced they are good for 60000 miles
I would also be taking epoxy putty,fencing wire,fuel line and duct tape to repair things rather  than trying to guess which part will let you down.

The really good thing about these old beasts,is that it takes a lot to stop them once they are running. You can start them in 1st and change gears without a clutch if you have to.

I would take a good look at the engine and drive train and replace any components you dont feel 100% about.

I would have the clutch replaced (unless it was done recently)
The alternator and starter tested.
The fuel injectors and pump serviced.
All filters and hoses and fluids replaced. (any good used hoses to be taken as spares)
If the roads are going to be really rough,you need to look at getting the springs and bushes and bushs checked.
The steering needs to be thoroughly check over.
The coolant sytem fully checked with a new radiator if its still the original.

Getting some instruction from someone who has done these trips is a good idea;)
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[Graham Smith]

I ran parallel (during our Trans-Africa) with a 60 series - never missed a beat, and apart from routine servicing did not need to be touched.
It had done 430 000km prior to this trip, and has spent the past year in Tanzania with no problems.

So I second Roscoe's comments.
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"Miranda":- 1994 HDJ80, Allisport Intercooler, Warn winch, ARB bullbar, OME suspension 6cm lift, Long Range tank, TJM Spare Wheel Carrier

"Dessie": Desert Wolf Lynx off-road trailer

[marcus]

Thanks for the info.  Did you sell it in Tanzania Graham?

[Graham Smith]

No - they are working on a project in Tanzania.
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"Miranda":- 1994 HDJ80, Allisport Intercooler, Warn winch, ARB bullbar, OME suspension 6cm lift, Long Range tank, TJM Spare Wheel Carrier

"Dessie": Desert Wolf Lynx off-road trailer

[afriglenn]

one of the most useful on the road repair items is an old innertube ,cut into strips you can fix just about any hose, tie stuff back on etc, soft fencing wire is also a goodie.

when are you planing your trip or have you already gone!!!

[Wandering Willy]

I would add an assortment of metric nuts and bolts. This needn't be a big pile just a couple of each of the obvious sizes.

The other thing that will get you out of a fix is some stuff called Bradex Easy Start. It's an aerosol of ether. If you spray a bit into the air intake, the engine will start on the ether. Don't use it if it is not needed as it doesn't do the engine any good. However, it will get a worn or sick engine running when nothing else will. It works with petrol engines as well. The ether only needs a compression ratio above 5:1 for it to burn and turn the engine - even if the electrics are in a poor state.

Good luck


Willy