I Bought a 30 year old car AS A PROJECT car -

[@castlelowanna8626]

probably part of the reason I still have my old 80 after upgrading... I didn't think you were at that level... I am impressed... looking forward to the build..

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’ve always loved a good 80 series. Super happy to own one now.

[@bjwnz5273]

Burnt valves from being on gas..recon the the head and it’ll go great. Black smoke probably caused by injectors, fuel pressure, air fuel ratio. Great buy though 😊

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah I’m a little worried that’s the issue but it’s still fixable and it will make it like almost new again.

[@dave2771]

I would suggest, first check the air filter is not blocked. Pull the spark plugs and check if any are black/covered in soot. Throw a new set of plugs in anyway. Buy a compression tester gauge and test the compression in each cylinder while the spark plugs are out, find a spec online but they should all read within about 10% of each other. Check the ignition timing is correct, I'm sure there would be a youtube video showing how to do it on an 80. You can pull out the injectors and have them tested. You can check for vacuum leaks around the intake manifold by spraying carburetor cleaner at any hose connections or gasket joins, if the engine starts reving up you have a vacuum leak wherever you are spraying when it revs up. That's the order i would check things in, still could be a few other things but start with that.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Some great info there. I opened the airbox while it was idling and it made no difference so I ruled out air filter. I haven’t had a chance to pull anything else apart just yet. ( I’ve been cleaning up the shed to make it fit inside before I start pulling stuff apart 😂 ) This is definitely ganna be a learning curve for me. Which is exactly what I kinda want.

[@touringwithtyrone4933]

All of the above correct but run a vacuum gauge on the engine and see where things are at with vacuum overall.

[@simonmcmurtrie-ss3hz]

Toyota heads and LPG don’t work if you pull the rocker cover off and check valve clearance’s there’s a very good chance they will be to tight and valve seats have been eaten away….do a wet and dry compression test get an idea of overall engine condition then make your mind up from there. Another option is to pull the engine out and do a Barra conversion!!😍😍

[@darylbroadfoot927]

I’d be cleaning out the idle control valve. Check the Air flow sensor also. That could be making it rich (black smoke) while giving it a once over do a dry & wet compression test. Then new plugs if that returns ok. Depending how the compression test goes. You may want to do a cylinder leakage test. It will show u what’s leaking (valves, rings)

[@jamieandrews3238]

First thing i'd do is compression test cylinders. Lpg conversion may have burnt valves. Test fuel pressure before touching injectors. And check for any air leaks(sucking in air) I like the spray ether over the intake system while it's idling. If the rpm goes up, its sucking in air

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’m upto testing the fuel pressure now

[@HammerRocks]

Not sure if your idling issues is the same as mine, but I recently developed a rough idling issue on my petrol 96' 80 Series Landcruiser - where previously it ran smoothly. The cause turned out to be an air hose leak between the intake pipe and engine. The leak was after the Mass Air flow (MAF) sensor. So the engine was sucking in additional air that the MAF sensor hasn't detected. After a new hose was fitted, the problem was sorted.

[@purebloodnordicroamer7955]

Had one for 19years. Served myself, wife and family through good and bad times. Sold in 2018, so sad but family grown up and gone their own way; in my opinion best all round vehicle ever made. Now l drive an fj cruiser, great one person vehicle. But still jealous when l see an 80 on the road.

[@castlelowanna8626]

this is why my old 80 is still sitting in the front yard... Love my 200, but the 80 will always have a place..

[@cyclemoto8744]

Congrats Steve. Hopefully you won't find any nasty surprises. Look forward to the series. Cheers. ps: can't help with motor suggestions but I see others have already provided some suggestions so I'm sure you're in good hands with your followers

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Fingers crossed!

[@craigbutler273]

Good buy Steve. Start with getting the valve clearances done. You might get away with only a few shims needing replacing, once they mix up the ones that are there. Makes a big difference and it will smooth out the overall vacuum the engine creates. Fix the exhaust leaks on the stock manifold, change the spark plug tube gaskets and all that you remove to get to them. give it new plugs, good service. She’ll run like a top

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks for the tips. That’s all on my list as it’s fairly easy and cheap stuff. Well maybe not the valve clearances. That’s after all the other stuff haha

[@craigbutler273]

@@Australian4x4Adventures valve clearances by the dealership albeit a few years ago cost about $500. Had that done just before driving mine from Adelaide to Darwin and back. It just made the engine run like new. Just no one gets them done by the book and then it doesn’t run quite right. Oh, your rear windows.. that’s moss in the felt of the seals. Love the 80. Had mine for nearly a decade and sold it to a mate who still has it since 2016 when I bought my 200

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Well you seem like a wealth of knowledge so you can keep watching and help me along the way haha. God knows I’m ganna need it. I might call a few mechanic mates and see what they would charge me for valve clearances to be done

[@rockcrawler31]

Check the plastic intake hoses for cracks in the pleats. Unmetered air getting in after the MAF sensor will make it run crap. Also check the O2 sensor as it'll run lean or rich if the 02 is cooked. The plugs will confirm that it's running rich which is my first guess based on black smoke

[@EACRUISER]

No o2 sensor on Aussie 80s vacumn controlled fpr and basemap. No cat either 😊.

[@essential4x439]

Congrats stevo! That’s pretty awesome!!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Back into a Toyota. Just for you 😝

[@Simon-cx5fc]

Coming from the GU side of life, I'll admit that an 80 in good nick with a few engine gremlins for 4k is a good buy! Looking forward to seeing what you do!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Haha. Yeah I had a GU Ute for 10 years. I got a steal on this thing for sure

[@Simon-cx5fc]

​@Australian4x4Adventures nice one!

[@150_ADVenture]

Good sxore Steve, pull eaxh injectir lead off while its running and conoare the eaxh cyclinder. Id say injectors firsrly ( given its been running on gas). Shell be right though, a tuff truck, bottom end shoukd be fine provided it hasn't been running rich like that for too long. Goood luck with it bud!!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks mate. Definitely some stuff to check out.

[@craigmelville7336]

Adjust valves check for vacuum leak at inlet manifold. Replace spark plugs.

[@johnhayward7726]

Chang spark plugs coilpack fix your exhaust might have to change your leads as well

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

All added to the list. Thanks mate.

[@Malc664]

Well done on a great deal. She's basically ready for camping.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Congratulations! Great choice of vehicle. Then again I'm a little biased, since I own a 1996 LandCruiser GXL FZJ80 myself. 😁 It looks like someone has changed the headlights to a VX or Sahara versions (removing the quad-rectangle units). Looking forward on what mods you'll do to it.

[@timsloman7828]

Hey mate. My son has the same and it was idling like that. The idle control valve was cleaned and there was a issue with the earth in the factory harness. Earth's re done and now no smoke idles well and is now reliable. He can now hop in the car and drive 6 hrs home to visit and I am not too worried other than a parent concerned he is travelling that far.

[@EACRUISER]

It won’t let me post the link but take a look at 80 series VSV’s replacement on ih8mud. My 80 had a rough idle and over fuel caused by a vacumn leak under the intake manifold, messed with the fuel pressure and ran real rich at idle, Have to pop the top half off to access.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah KZbin doesn’t allow links to be posted in the comments generally. Can you send me the link on insta or Facebook? Same name.

[@allanpower8041]

I am looking forward to the build series, Steve.

[@2UZFE]

Steve you picked up a damn good buy there mate ! Looking forward to watching the old girl come back to life 👍🍻🍻

[@Philipk65]

Great video and buy there Steve. An 80's series for $4,000 is virtually unheard of, even if it does cost you a bit of time and few $ it is still a great buy. As far as the engine problems go I think 🤷‍♂ . Looking forward to learning it from your future vids.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

That’s kinda exactly what I thought. The bones of the car are still pretty good. And my worst case scenario is if it turns out to be a complete lemon I’m 99% sure I could part it out for 4k and make my money back. So it was kind of a safe bet to make. I’m definitely looking forward to getting started on it and learning some new skills.

[@Philipk65]

@@Australian4x4Adventures Yes it probably a relatively safe bet. Have you priced a reconditioned engine?

[@geofftuck7347]

Awesome buy there mate!! I had a 105 with the 1FZ they’re a great motor and incredibly reliable. As others have said I reckon the cause of your main issue will be burnt out valves from the previous gas system. Getting the head reconditioned would fix that, plus a whole heap of replacing regular service items. Worst case scenario a good used motor can be had for under $2k. With the exhaust - try to reuse the original manifold if possible, extractors just add drone without any noticeable added power. Congrats on an incredible buy mate, can’t wait for the build series!!

[@CraigAlexander-m9l]

For a start, you need to fix that exhaust leak and probably try and get a scan to on it or see if it’s got codes

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Exhaust leak is high on the priority list for sure. Do these even have an OBD2 port? I’ve looked but couldn’t see one.

[@geofftuck7347]

@@Australian4x4Adventures my 105 with the 1FZ-FE had an OBD (not OBD2) port - sometimes called a diagnostic port - in the engine bay near the airbox where the inner and outer gaurd meet. They don’t store historical codes as such, but you can connect certain sockets in the port to get dash lights to flash in a certain order to aid in diagnosing what the exact problem is when the check engine light comes on. My ABS light came on, I jumped the correct pins and my ABS light flashed 5 times then 4 times and that meant that the ABS was shagged. Hope I’ve explained myself ok and haven’t added any confusion. All the best with the build up mate, unreal that you found one for $4k!!

[@richardwalsh5570]

Set of extractors for sure what it currently has is standard exhaust manifold and bigger exhaust will breath better fix leak.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Definitely on the list of upgrades.

[@Stevenk770]

From another Steve with a 1fz auto, I would change plugs, leads, dizzy cap and rotor cause I’ve had leads that make it run rough, chuck a new fuel filter on too, also wouldn’t be a bad idea to compression test it. Being that it was on gas the valves shims may need to be done too, The ticky noise could be the timing chain or maybe the tensioner is worn.

[@michaelbansagi3779]

Woo hoo! Go the 80! Mine is a 95 also with same MAF but still OBD1 not OBD2 (they went OBD2 in late 95 or 96) . Check for error codes first either way. Black smoke points to a fuel problem surely (fuel pressure reg or injectors), i have spares you could try swapping in.

[@mungbean84]

Definitely give it a birthday first of air filters and spark plugs then go from there. Spray some brakleen around to check for vacuum leaks before diagnosing further. Unfortunately the lifetime it spent before on gas may have done some valve damage based on all the other anecdotal comments.

[@MKMTA]

Awesome Steve... Looks like it has been tuned for gas, give it a good service & start off with the basics. Black smoke normally means over fueling issue. White smoke would be worse.. 🤠

[@Jus600RR]

Cheapest possible turbo and the cheapest pair of leather sandals for yourself and head for the sand. ‘Saudi Steve’ has a ring to it as the name for your second channel!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

😂. I need more sand dunes around me

[@aspectscarpentry4310]

Hahahha this is great 😂😂

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Its the foofer valve Steve. Uncle Norman and Joffa Boy had problems with their foofer valve in 1964 (I think), so its definitely the foofer valve.

[@robplant8477]

Being on gas it will need valves done . Do a compression test first, my son has a workshop does alot of patrols with same problems when there been on gas. If compression is OK probally only shims done.

[@grahamwilkins2499]

Start with basics , air filter plugs valve clearances etc. compression test to check valves while plus are out gas can hurt valves. Hopefully not valves . Good luck. Unfortunately there are problems with every vehicle. Have fun.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks for the tips!

[@josedarrylalano8356]

Still a good buy mate! Well done 🎉

[@gregbishop610]

Interesting to see the rust /split to chassis of steering box

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Looks like it’s already been welded up. Can’t see any cracks

[@chrisburr4245]

Check the intake manifold gasket sounds like there s a leak. Spray brake cleaner around the intake manifold to see if it leaks

[@EnahS666]

First I'd do the paper clip trick on the obd box in the engine bay ( if it's a OBD1 not a OBD2 95 model., put a paperclip in te1 and e1 ports then turn the ignition to on but don't start it then count the number of flashes of the orange engine light on the dash. Every flash is a number like morse code,( 3 flashes is the number 3, 2 flashes after that is 2 that in turn is code 32) You can find the codes online and it can pinpoint some issues. It runs like you have a bad Oz sensor and maf sensor. Hope this helps.

[@notlosthonest]

This looks a lot like my old 80 series. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Here’s hoping I don’t stuff it up haha

[@jeep2701]

Might be worth checking if its had a good tune since the gas was removed. My Dad had exactly the same 80 series (even green) and bought one with the gas removed but never retuned. Start with the basics them go from there

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah I’m thinking I need to check the timing.

[@peterkandris9697]

100% you bought the perfect beast 🤙🏻

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hahaha. Thanks legend. I’m soooo bloody excited about it.

[@Monosoto]

Dark Emerald Pearl, my '99 75 series has that same paint code.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I do like the colour.

[@bradsmith19793]

Great buy mate I'm extremely jealous 😂 first thing I'd do is check the timing is right and all things associated in that area. Might find it could be a little out causing it to idle rough ect 😉

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Off to KZbin u go to figure out how to do the timing now 😂

[@bradsmith19793]

@Australian4x4Adventures hahaha was only thinking along those lines as once upon a time being on gas it might have been tuned and timed to run more on lpg. Just a stab in the dark from listening to it on video, hope ya get it sorted as the ol 80's are a great old bus 👍

[@darrenjordan841]

Replace the flux capacitor and top up with indicator fluid and you'll be good to go! Looks like a decent pick up mate, especially for 4 grand. Look forward to updates with 'Project 80'.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah I’ve got the flux capacitor on order with Toyota but they said they have to call 1985 to get one in 😂

[@magicalvortex]

It's making a horrible noise like a bad bearing or water pump impeller rubbing internally or something. Isolate all your accessories under the bonnet first by disconnecting all your belts (fan bent, air con belt, etc...), and then run your engine from cold again temporarily and don't let it get too hot as the water pump won't be running. It'll give you a better idea of the engine noise alone without the attached accessories, and make it easier to diagnose. Feel all your accessories rotation by hand, alternator, water pump, power steering, idlers and anything else that rotates, make sure they rotate smoothly and aren't worn. Use a large screwdriver or mechanical stethoscope to listen for rough bearing noises or strange engine noises. When re-installing belts again, do so one by one and run the engine again briefly and listen for any unusual noises. A large screwdriver to the ear or even a mechanical stethoscope (they're cheap) is a big help here as it tends to isolate other noises. Start with the water pump belt if you can as it gets coolant running through the system. It sounds like you have some strange bearing rubbing noise from the engine bay, I'd be inclined to fix those first as it's much easier and then you can concentrate on other engine leaks/noises.

[@jasonplumridge2821]

Black smoke from exhaust might be running to rich a fuel mixture. Maybe hasn't been tuned properly after gas system removal.

[@OffTheBeatenPathAus]

Cannot believe you got an 80 for 4k. I'm a bit of acan of pajeros but would have made the same. All as you at that price. Look forward to the build.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Took some time to get the deal done but the previous owner just wanted it gone I think. It was already a second car and it was just gathering dust. Right time and place I guess haha

[@chrishiggins1811]

I would either go buy a smoke tester or take it to a mechanic to get them to smoke test it that way you’ll know where to start with the vacuum leaks. Solid start for a project build though

[@jasonknox1926]

What project car? That beautiful beast is perfect as it is. Lifted, muddies, snorkel, awning, drawers, fridge slide, 2nd battery. She’s perfect now. But, maybe a few engine noises to sort out, Barra swap???????

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hahahaha. Barra. LS. Same same really 😂

[@MRCtouring]

I would start with a service, air, fuel and oil filters and spark plugs. Start with an engine flush, after that try a can of intake cleaner (they are not miracle workers but sometimes can make a difference).

[@jedgoodman6854]

this is exactly how mine ran with a broken valve seat due to being on gas, would definitely get a head rebuild done.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Did a compression test show it up?

[@jedgoodman6854]

@@Australian4x4Adventures yes it did I had 40psi less on one cylinder, a compression test is mainly about the difference in the numbers you get and not so much the values themselves, I went through and replaced everything before going to a compression test and wish I had of just done it from the start, I’ve now done a full rebuild as the block was warped (probably from the gas) so definitely worth checking also I would go with getting your oem head rebuilt as the aftermarket ones are cheap and nasty.

[@danielhaidar4802]

I would say injectors need changing as when they ran it on gas it dries the injectors seals from the lack of use

[@danielhaidar4802]

Also make sure the maf sensor is oem as Chinese ones can give false readings to the ecu thus running rich or lean which would explain the black smoke

[@kirkvieth6638]

Good buy, good cheap platform, you can probably pick up an egine for one these for $1'500 and it's still probably going strong, I have a chopped 80 with the a 1fz-fe, people don't like them because there thirtsy but , if you had 1hdt deisel it would cost about $15000 to get it reconditioned, where as for a full rebuild on 1fz-fe is about $7- 8 it's still money, but the price difference, if something where to go wrong is much nicer on the back pocket, un screw your oil cap let sit there loosely with it running if there's any blow by it could be piston rings, but if you really want to know buy a compression tester. If you haven't done it already. Good luck and enjoy good learning experience for sure

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Gas kills everything especially if the owners were using it all the time on gas. Probably killed the valves. Black smoke could be a few things. You could do a top end rebuild, might be good idea to do that anyways and see what it actually looks like and replace everything. Sounds like a lot of fun.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Fair few ppl suggesting the same thing so that’s most likely on the cards I’d say

[@chriswarren4903]

Owned a 97 for 20yrs very sad to have let it go $4k is a steal no wonder you are stoked, not much help with petrol motor mine was the turbo but good luck

[@colindoherty5078]

Not sure if any help Steve but my father had pretty much identical 80 until recently..motor started running rough on both gas and petrol. Turned out that throttle body had a hairline crack through it, apparently machanic said he's seen and heard of a few cases like this..

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Definitely something to look for that’s for sure.

[@jamesm729]

Change your spark plugs, clean your MAF sensor. Start with simple things

[@jamestanner9198]

do a compression test too

[@krump743]

The cheapest thing u can do to see if it runs better is sort the timing out. Buy ya self a Haynes or Gregory's repair manual. And it begins throwing parts at it to try fix it. Diagnose first ahaha

[@Tom-iu1lj]

Fix the exhaust leak, because it will be giving a wrong reading to the O2 sensor, which will make your car run rich and try cleaning the throttle body

[@deanwilliams6680]

Start with compression test and leak down test

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Done now. Next vid will show the results.

[@billo8850]

Petrols are cheap but can’t wait to watch the build for everything bar the motor haha

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Might chuck a BMW motor in it just to be different 😝

[@richardpilla5524]

In regards to vacuum, how the brakes feel? Did you check the brake booster

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Brakes felt fine on the drive home but it’s something I’ll look into. I do plan on upgrading all the brakes later on as I wanna run 35s

[@richardpilla5524]

@@Australian4x4Adventures yeah lot of people seem to forget the boost runs off Vacuum and is easily missed. With the spark leads you can get a multi meter set it to ohms and measure the resistance within the lead or just replace the lot, but it extra content for those who wanna learn i guess.

[@Warhorse469]

sounds like one or two of the injectors need cleaning dose it have a rough idle ?

[@mattwyeth3156]

Have you run a timing light on it

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I don’t have one. So no. Not yet.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Take the Kings awning off and you’ll double your money

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

😂. Exactly right

[@unrealshots]

Is there the potential for a 4JJ1 or LS conversion? :)

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Absolutely there is.

[@Rossco573]

Try see if it has a air idler valve EG Motor some times called could nead cleaning if it has one may not seating propely it would course black smoke it be like a chock is on

[@peterryan7340]

Fuel pressure, then injectors. Maybe a compression test?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

It’s on my list to try. I’ve gotta get a compression tester.

[@stevenloynds3691]

Why oh why when ever I come up with a budget to buy a 4x4 I can never find one....when I don't have the cash to flash I see bargains everywhere 🤔 frustration I tell ya....well done finding an 80 for 4k.....I struggled when I budget 10k.....anything below well you get what you pay for. The biggest lesson ive learnt is to pop the oil cap...yep ive bought one vehicle with a blown head gasket.....

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

A lot of them were all advertised for 6-7-8k. I watched them for a few weeks and noticed they weren’t selling so I just asked them if they would take X $$$ for it. Some told me to go blow and others considered it hahaha. The one I bought was originally advertised for $7500

[@mattsweekendwarriors6435]

Fuel system usually goes to poo when they run gas. System rusts and clogs up. Also known for burning valves. Best of luck

[@DuncanMargetts]

Always concerns me when I spot a half used container of coolant in the back of a vehicle. Cool project!

[@DuncanMargetts]

I'd start with a pressure test of the coolant system, and then a compression test.

[@jamesmellor9786]

It's running rich so check out the fuel system I am a ex Toyota motor mechanic from that era

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

What in the fuel system should I be checking? Timing? Fuel pump? Injectors?

[@jamesmellor9786]

Timing and injectors and fuel pressure regulator

[@adamnorton9701]

Pretty much the only thing to do is a fte engine conversion. 🤟🤟👍🤣

[@zoezoe610]

Do a compression test might have a burnt valve.

[@bryanjeddy]

Did you buy that from Ferntree gully?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah. Down that way.

[@bryanjeddy]

Haha I think that was across the road from my parents place.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hahaha. Well I’ve cleared the street up for them haha

[@richardwalsh5570]

I would give it new coolant, oil, filter plugs, leads and brake and tranny fluid. Get injectors spray tested.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

That’s definitely on the list of to do jobs. I’m just cleaning the shed up first so I can get it inside and work on it in doors because I’m like Casper and hate the sun haha

[@beaudeanbest]

4k for the car and 4k for the petrol in the first trip

[@RideYamaha314]

Go the 80

[@richardwalsh5570]

Bargain she will comevup a treat 4500 petty goes pretty well

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

It’s only gotta last me 1-2 years and then I wanna either turbo it or LS it.

[@SirLuisBarrera]

nice lc. Why are you bored though? Get your ass back into a crossfit box!!!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hahaha. I really should.

[@dangleeson7917]

Needs a rebuild.

[@jamestanner9198]

You could not get a factory turbo TD 42 at that price. I have one grandpa spec no rust 240000 k was $25000

[@Lockie811]

Most likely a bad maf sensor

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

The was an old one sitting in the glove box. So I’m guessing the previous owner had replaced it chasing the same issue. But I could be wrong. Prolly worth changing again anyway to be sure

[@ryanduke6139]

Burnt valve… What do I get as a prize :)

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

You get some half chewed biscuits and a weak and half floppy hand shake. 🫨

[@ryanduke6139]

@@Australian4x4Adventures deal!

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

Congrats on finally buying a real car! 😅 Before spending money on the engine, do a leak down test to access the condition of the engine.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks for the tips!

[@deebee5236]

Haha look at all the fake accounts making it look like the videos are getting more activity than they actually are. 🃏

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

It annoys the hell out of me. I try to delete them when I see them.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Boooooooo Landcruiser lol... For $4K it looks like you got a pretty decent deal especially for a Landcruiser. I will be interested to see what you do with it even if it is not the Mighty Pajero lol.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hahahaha. Honesty I went and looked at some paj’s but I just couldn’t get excited about them. Plus at 4k for this thing was soooo damn cheap.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@Australian4x4Adventures Yeah for the price mate I probably would have gone along the same line although anyone that knows me knows how much I love my Pajero's. I wasn't all that excited about mine when I first bought it either, it was nice to drive, ran good and was comfy. It wasn't until I started taking it off road that I really fell in love with it. When I was looking I found a Prado for $5K and that was it, No Landcruisers, Very few Patrols but mostly Pajero's, Colorado's etc etc. I paid $3500 for my Paj and it was 8 years newer than the Prado which didn't seem to want to engage 4wd. I have now owned it for 6 years and hope never to get rid of it although I do hope one day to do a major, ground up rebuild.

[@jamestanner9198]

Air flow sensor. Earth problem .leads. Do basics first

[@richardwalsh5570]

Pity it's not a manual auto sucks a lot power offroad

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I was looking for a manual but they just arnt as common

[@michaelnugara1]

Everything works coz it's a Toyota.

[@SHOCKcustoms]

No definitely not. Catch can on any motor that eats it own waste

[@rockbiterhd]

Shouldn’t you be playing with Nissans

[@RWB1111]

Bargain