Is This The Best LandCruiser Toyota Ever Made?? 1HD-FT* Turbo Diesel 80 Series Review!

[@howtofixyourtech9945]

Glad you got a Diesel cruiser to review instead of a petrol.

[@DNMXP]

Yeah

[@fourocker]

Yeah that's cool but my 94 1fz-fe powered (4.5 twin cam petrol/lpg) is still doing it's best at 562,000 km's, I absolutely love my fj80, as a teenager two of my uncles had these brand new and I fell in love with them, they were fantastic and still are......also they're just so cool 😎.

[@fj80_gxl]

He got an auto one tho 😔

[@BF109G4]

My 1994 land cruiser is still kicking with more than 850k in the odometer. I love the old guy. He’s my best friend.

[@airmin8517]

850k???? That thing is RELIABLE

[@Lugaidvandroyj]

Awesome. Hope to have one some day.

[@BF109G4]

Indeed

[@videomaker8207]

850,000 k's is pretty good, in fact no it's ungodly, happy to hear mate

[@Nick-sd7um]

@@videomaker8207 it's really not that surprising. There's lots of old 80 series and patrols getting around with over a mil kms on the same unopened engine (1hd/td42) including the petrol and non turbo versions. Regular maintenance and keeping power within safe limits is really the key.. All these guys running around with stupidly high boost on stock internals are asking for trouble. The reason these 4wds last so long is because they were over engineered from the get go.. Pumping stupidly high boost through them brings you way closer to if not over the red line. Throw on sensible mods and detune so that you're still over engineered for the power you're making and she'll keep running for a loooooong time.

[@IMI660]

My grandfather bought this Solid Car back in 1986, He used to travel it from Sydney to new york mexico city in 5 years every weekend

[@Mytubepalma101]

Flew the car from Sydney to NY🤣

[@cjn7771]

I have a triple locked 1995 HDJ81 with the 1HD-FT as well and it does not currently smoke like that under load and I don't believe that's normal. Mine was registered as a commercial vehicle in Tokyo. Perhaps the injection pump was tuned on the lean side for that area. I have a Gturbo and PDI intercooler coming, so I imagine I'll need more fuel and it'll get smokey. These are awesome and very capable vehicles. I highly recommend an EGT and boost gauge to monitor your temps.

[@snaccybabes]

I actually bought this rig, fuel pump went on it a few months later. It no longer smokes like that.

[@mikenolan3060]

Bloody top review of this sick 80 sure do hope more 4x4s make it onto the channel. Yep its normal to blow black smoke from old diesels when ya boot em. In my eyes the 80 was the peek for the Landcruisers if you wanted off road capability with some road comforts but if you want the tuffest 4x4s that crawl Australia you need to jump into the Nissan's patrols find a tuff GU now you tried out the 1HD-ft you should try and compare it to the mighty TD42 kettle

[@dimak4308]

The 80 is better in many ways than the Nissan, the Nissan has stunted engines, only the front gearbox is good! The 80 has good native diesel engines 1hd-t and 1hd-ft!

[@jeffp5162]

I had a Nissan Patrol but for the past 18 years have owned an 80 as a daily driver. The Patrol was very good but it simply rotted away with shocking build quality. The 80 is beautifully built and drives so good. I guess that’s why brand new, the Toyota was a lot more expensive.

[@NickoOutBush]

had a diesel Sahara turbo in the Kimberley in ‘96. cruz speed open road was 140k. off-road it was unstoppable. was driven into the ground in three years.

[@Jackslater0518]

Can you review a 105 series gxl next

[@avpr1c]

The 80 LC has a Toyota soul like no other... and i've had a lot of Toyota trucks over the years.

[@mickdejager3910]

Have to agree, the 80 series is the best mate and when it came out was perfect for our land layout 😀

[@Andrew-hu1bx]

Sorry Mick but you’re wrong about that, if it’s had a heart transplant with a 1HD-FTE in it then maybe but until that day…

[@mickdejager3910]

@@Andrew-hu1bx well mate it's the best to me in my opinion as the 300 is over priced and over rated , traded it for a Ram hahaha

[@jsaplays33]

"Lets go for a drive in the Toyota Land Cruiser!"

[@michaelscurr9046]

Great car used them on forestry years back they where luxury in the bush and not a bad for you as well

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome car for the bush eh

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

Looks like injector pump stuffed or needs a tune on dyno

[@errolfeistl1705]

The HDJ80 with the 1HD-FT is a fantastic vehicle... but this example isn't. Sooooo many red flags and warning signs to look out for.... Firstly that sort of paint job, the interior modifications scream someone doing modifications who didn't have a lot of funds (or taste) and that shows in the smoke coming from the exhaust. A properly tuned and well maintained 1HD-FT will blow very very little smoke and anyone who tells you otherwise doesn't really know how to tune them (That includes "sooty" from 4WD 24-7). While they are really fantastic vehicles if you are planning on buying one budget in around $4000 to have the injectors and pump rebuilt Plus another $500 or so to replace all the gaskets/seals (unless the previous owner has proof of them being done).

[@adhart81]

Spot on. My 95 1hdft doesn’t blow soot. Injectors and new clutch, new 1-4 gears. All of that. 455K always starts goes everywhere

[@Drew-d4m]

What front bumper does it have?

[@owendavies5565]

Ive owned mine for about 10 years. I've done many an off road adventure in it towing a fully loaded camper trailer. With almost 500K on the clock, it doesn't miss a beat. Mines a GXL non turbo Diesel 5 speed. I know I won't be parting with it as I think its perfect as a capable and extremely reliable 4WD. I think yours is blowing way too much smoke. Probably needs new injectors and you would love the manual even more..

[@RossReviewsau]

awesome work mate they really last forever if you treat em right

[@24hrstolive27]

Are the diesels more reliable?

[@owendavies5565]

@@24hrstolive27 I believe so and far far more economical

[@CruisingTheLand]

Got one of the 1st 24 valve ones in the US! So jealous that you Aussies had this for the last 30 years!! (We NEVER got any diesels in the US... 0) but 25 import rule, means we finally can see what all the fuss is about... and OMG!! My review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaOzi3yrqL2Dg9U

[@RossReviewsau]

good stuff man! you will love it!

[@Tbooth87]

I just joined the club. 69k original miles. Hdj81 with the 1hdft. She’s a tx truck now. 😎

[@CruisingTheLand]

@@Tbooth87 Nice! They are awesome!

[@BoiseTDI]

@@Tbooth87 how much do they run?

[@Tbooth87]

@@BoiseTDI well that’s difficult to answer - depends on mileage, quality, aftermarket items, etc…

[@rampagedingo]

Everyone loves these. If you get it with a petrol be aware that they do drink a bit more than the diesel but either engine in it is reliable as long as you change the oil and make sure it gets good fuel. If the soot is black then it's Normal, if it's blue or Grey then you might have an issue with the piston rings and other things too.

[@jamesrichardson645]

It isn't anything to worry about, but they don't soot like that stock though.

[@chiefengineer395]

Great review, thanks for the 0-100km/h test.

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it man

[@Swwa89]

Pretty sure these are the 12 valve engines which are great but the 100 and last of 4.2 79s have the 24 valve variant which are cruiser fanatics favourite!!! Factory turbo 80s are going for crazy money atm, pretty hard to find one for under $25k even with well over 400k on clock

[@RossReviewsau]

This is a 24valve 😉 most desired engine so I’m told.. 👏

[@RS-uy5lv]

95 and up factory is the 24 valve, prior is the 12 valve. 100 got the electronic pump.

[@jordancama4961]

@@RossReviewsau can you review a 1HD-FTE 79 series cruiser they are dope

[@Liamk49]

This man is uneducated... What R S said

[@Swwa89]

@@Liamk49 yep your right haha have since learnt the later model 80s do come in 24 valve!!! I own a patrol so my opinions invalid anyway but I do love cruisers

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

The tires on the 80 series looked like they could go over some rocks

[@funkya1840]

Proper 1HD-FT 24 valve is supposed to be less emission. Try cleaning the exhaust pipe. It drastically reduced smoke on mine.

[@solomonajongo9371]

My favorite VX I have one model 1990

[@missinglink4205]

'Oh what a feeling' just need the family of camels and some sand. Great review mate and nice 4by4, needs the five speed manual though me thinks. 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@unclebobby673]

Does anyone know what tail lights those are? they look so good and would be an awesome addition for my 80

[@maverick2242]

The Black smoke points to either too much air or too much fuel or both. the 12v IHD-T tend to be Smokey, but the 24v IHD-FT should run pretty clean! Many factors at play here if modified under the bonnet! Looks pretty stock under the bonnet, not sure if turbo has been upgraded or injectors! TurboD is not about pure horsepower its about torque and that's a balance, if you want to go for high HP get a petrol engine, but off road diesel is King, esp in an 80s or a GQ/GU patrol.

[@76Bushy]

Was a bit to sooty the speedo would be out with those tyres . 90ks would be closer to 100 . . And the gxl’s were full time 4wd

[@petermurgatroyd2002]

Lots of smoke under load is normally a fuel injector issue.

[@BigFellaGames]

Just a warning for everyone, 80 series JDM imports are 24 volt not 12 volt like in Australian delivered vehicles..

[@dalefagan509]

As a 80 series 1hdft jdm import owner the only thing that is 24 volt is the starter motor the rest of the truck is 12volt . There’s a relay that switches the two battery’s from parallel to series on the starting Circuit for the starter only .

[@BigFellaGames]

@@dalefagan509 aren't the wiper motors 24 volt, and a few other bits and pieces?

[@dalefagan509]

Only thing that’s on the 24volt Circuit is the starter The solenoid for this is just behind the passenger side battery and in front of the abs pump and one cable directly to the starter

[@HammerRocks]

Nice tough looking rig. The colour even has that retro coolness to it ❤️ Tho being a JDM model it misses out on the 50L sub-tank fitted to LC80s sold in Australia. Overall tho, I'd be very happy to own it as is. 👍

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

Plus for sure the best. Go the 80

[@ashtincampbell6038]

I dnt know what car had it but the old style 4x4s had a floating ball like gauges for angle of the car with a pic of the car on it I loved watching those things driving down the road 😅

[@barraturbo6033]

my gen one pajero has that

[@JC-zg4xe]

Toyota Bunderas had them and I think early 4runners too

[@howtofixyourtech9945]

Our MK Triton also has one. Mitsubishi sure was nice to include them.

[@Harro_M]

man i'm not gonna lie, the 80 series are pretty good. But..... The 79 series V8 turbo diesel just tops it!

[@willmcc05]

I rather the hdj79s but your v8 is sounds mint

[@addisonsmith7214]

Haha no

[@Harro_M]

@@addisonsmith7214 how bro it's epic

[@martinmcdonald4207]

How does this `beast` get passed the emission`s test in 2022 in any country? Proper old school 4x4.

[@deanosslewis]

Something not right with the smoke. Poss unburnt fuel or oil blowby. Needs a mann hummel catch can

[@OliverTighemusic]

I would love that if ross did a vs battle of the barrra turbo review this is what im imagining a FPV F6 vs a XR6T and see what the differences are. 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Good call actually! Will plan this

[@OliverTighemusic]

Thanks Ross I can’t wait for the video to come out soon lol thanks buddy 👍

[@christianlawson7831]

These wheels are gorgeous, what are they? I want them

[@snaccybabes]

If you find out, I'd love to know. I bought this rig, and the spare isn't matching... Fake beadlocks 😢

[@deanosslewis]

Jdm much better appointed than what was sold here.

[@mikehauw679]

I drove Lc 80 when new, no smoke ! U need to replace all the filter

[@RossReviewsau]

i did mention it to the dealer

[@MrShanilicious]

Now review one with a manual

[@pete508]

Hi Johnny mate,if I was looking for one I'd buy that old girl,because it will probably outlast the new models & cheaper & where were you driving I was expecting to see a bloody zebra at any moment & the cloud cover is for escaping the cops because she's not fast haha,great vid once again bro.

[@Sovnarkom]

nice chocolate bed liner paint job

[@RossReviewsau]

😅 yeh not to my style

[@mrmusicmanic]

Got a vx Sahara 1hdft and never going to sell it 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

They are beasts eh

[@madrx2]

If you're ever in Melbourne with any of your gear, I've got a 100 series diesel which pulls past p platers in v6 commodores on a roll! Should make an amusing review :)

[@BenjaminButton6573]

Yeah but p platers don’t know how to drive so…..

[@madrx2]

@@BenjaminButton6573 You're not wrong 😄

[@bennyh155]

You should buy it mate! The kids would love some adventures 👍

[@mikefish.howcanyoulearnfro9654]

It's blowing smoke due to the fuel system being set up incorrectly. You will be charged if you use it this way in Aussie. This model was NOT imported into Australia from new, the model imported was the VX with square head lights. I have the same model 1HDFT 1995 as this, ex-japan. Just coming up to half a million K, and runs like a 'Rolex'. I have been offered a small fortune for it, but why would I sell the best vehicle in the world.? 3" exhaust, Intercooled, Trans cooled, 3" lift, Cooper A/T3 285 tyres, Raptor coated in Black, A/C front and back, inboard fridge, heated seats.

[@gonkinsmedia]

Mine does 11 seconds. I'll do a video on my channel soon in what I did to get it all super

[@RossReviewsau]

ok cool

[@Alanst1xx]

I'm not much of a 4x4 dude but you asked which is tops. ..wasn't that the original toyota hilux that just kept on going

[@brocksinclair66]

hilux has never been as built as well as a cruiser

[@Raven-cf5qd]

Yeah it is pretty typical for these to soot. One of the most famous 80s is nicknamed sooty, Shaun whales from the 4wd 24/7 KZbin channel owns it

[@mariobrnabic4252]

Hi Ross, I think it was a great review. I do not know much about Toyota 4 wheel drives, but I do know Toyota's built quality is excellent. The only thing that would bother me is that I would hate to be behind this car with all that black soot. That's carcinogenic stuff.

[@jamesrichardson645]

Yeah, this has likely been tuned for power and is running rich. Our family has an older diesel landcruiser and the only smoke it blows is oil lol. (It needs new piston rings)

[@ronnynaroko325]

Are you guys selling

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s sold already

[@79series]

Well not normal for that much soot. Some one has played with the fuel screw. It should cook the motor soon 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

🥲🥲🥲

[@jamesrichardson645]

Yeah, somebody has messed with it. I think these have electronic injection though? I thought toyota switched in the 12-HT.

[@maverick2242]

@@jamesrichardson645 No the FTE is electronic fuel injected, the 1HD-T 12V and the 1HD-FT 24v are mechanically fuel injected, all use the same bottom end on the heads were changed! Between the 3 other the EFI in the FTE.

[@fourocker]

I think it's low on boost, definitely over fuelled. I love my 94 fzj80, 562,000 km on the old champ, it's not fast but who cares when it's so cool and nostalgic 😊

[@-sandman4605]

Its AL Bundy cool. 👍

[@luiscarlosrojasmeneghel3675]

Beter 4.2 diesel turbo its 12valves, i have 12valves, 1hdt, 1hdfte and 1fzj80, and 14b engines.... And 12valves 1hdt it beter nm torque more tan 600 wit 1.2bar turbo and pump recalibrated

[@FJaypewpew]

Here’s a question boys I have potential to get a very high km 1hdt 600kkm 80 or a 4.5l v8 troopy I’m leaning toward the troopy but I haven’t had a look at it in person yet The 80 has been in the farmers family since brand new and looks pretty noice also, the glacial blue paint or whatever is still in good nick too

[@jamesrichardson645]

How high is high k's?

[@landcruiserfan4206]

get the 80 mate

[@liamcooper5202]

The 1vd is a massive turd. Chews more fuel and oil than the 1hdft. Pain in the ass when u cook the starter motor and you will cook it. Nothing is easy to work on and if you dont work on it, it's not cheap for someone else to work on it.

[@blixtkrig]

I would drive a corolla there.unfair to the hdj put it on some real offroad.i love the hdj i have an 1990

[@RossReviewsau]

was for sale cant get to crazy

[@luiscarlosrojasmeneghel3675]

Esa version no trae ni siquiera los 2 tanques de diesel, no es la de los 3 bloqueos de diferenciales con doble tanque y 3 triple aire ac , esa es sensilla

[@on1ytheb3st]

Where is this guy from; sounds mostly American with a hint of an Aussie twang

[@RossReviewsau]

Canadian born

[@balmoresegovia8853]

Someone did turn up the fuel in that thing

[@RossReviewsau]

think so eh

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

It's a different looking motor than. Australia has MATEY

[@lancecooper4646]

Coal Rolling 4x4

[@burnhags2572]

Yes it’s called Rollin coal it’s normal

[@SharonAllen-y1k]

Domingo Parkway

[@P2DAPIPE]

These engine sounds like a big truck 👍

[@AndersonBruno-n5t]

Roman Pine

[@JesusKetter-m4e]

Jonathon Ville

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

Or could be injectors are stuffed.

[@BloomerBrian-y2u]

Willa Mews

[@RoseliaDickison-s5s]

Hassan Tunnel

[@ThompsonConstance-e3d]

Abshire Harbors

[@BettyWeeks-n8i]

Emely Center

[@leewood5240]

Certainly not the best landcruiser made and not the best engine that comes in a landcruiser that title is held by the 100 series landcruiser with the 4.7ltr petrol v8

[@MkdMuzza]

Agreed, that 2UZ V8 is just a gem 👌

[@ricomotorico5291]

Yes, but no solid axle right?

[@leewood5240]

@ricomotorico5291 they don't need one IFS doesn't limit the capability only makes it better to drive

[@MrJanvercauteren]

def not a normal trait that south

[@shanevonharten3100]

Well you dont need to be Einstein to know shes been wound up a bit

[@FastaFuture]

thats a slug my 1hz na 80 series dose a 19 second 0-100

[@darcykeddell4930]

yeah its an auto thats why

[@Michka1001]

No diesel is meant to spew as much crap out the tail pipe as what this is.. It's one of two things It has something wrong with it, Or, the more likely case, it has an incorrect tune 🤦‍♂️

[@nashadam1231]

Never mind this. What's your new daily??? 😁

[@joshm3397]

love ya reviews, but seems like the most sus 80 series for sale. fuck all kms even for an import.

[@RossReviewsau]

idk 🤷‍♂️ I just get the car n try to review them 😅

[@tysono2012]

Very sketchy 4700kms, so many weird mods, paintjob looks terrible and already scraping off, suspesion and tyres dont look legal, aluminium side step is bent, tons of smoke bad tuning. Those kms are very sketchy tho, definitely something illegal going on there.

[@snaccybabes]

Yes, the fuel pump was on its way out. Not sure about the odometer side of things, however...

[@chee75]

you sall no point comevto see you channal no more