They changed them around about that time, so maybe. If the 85 also a diesel then yes it will bolt on but there may be issues with where the gear...
Also, it looks like the e brake cable of the left has been stuffed around with. looks like it should go under the spring not over the top.
glow plugs are used to help start the engine when cold if one is burnt out it will misfire and smoke when cold usually a minute or so. It won't...
The engine should start without misfiring and excessive smoke, you probably have a dead glow plug.
Hi Benno I've got a 1980 diesel Hilux, and they can be hard to start when cold, but they don't have to be. first, pull out all the glow plugs and...
Are you saying you had the head off and now it won't run? most likely the timing is out, You may have the cam timing out, or the distributor...
Haven't done anything for a while, I need to paint the doors and do something with the fuel tank[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
there is a bit of wiring involved, I documented it here https://www.instructables.com/id/Rat-Rod-Facelift-LED-Headlights/
they make 5 3/4 LED headlights I've got the 7" version in my 1980 lux they work great....
I did a diff swap recently, from a late model Hilux to an early. The driveshaft flange was different which can be swapped. 3.58 RATIO, B04B is...
it can be difficult to get the engine back in sometimes, even with the clutch perfectly aligned, as your putting it in, check around all of the...
Bumble bee.. it will be staying yellow, with a bit of black
I finally found a bumper and done a few little jobs, brake pads, tires, drive shaft bearing and universals. The old tires were flat-spotted badly...
if you go for the disc brake conversion, you will have to fit a brake booster and different master cylinder. Discs require higher fluid pressure....
Could be the ignition switch is getting worn out and can't provide enough current to the solenoid. It is worth putting a relay on the starter, it...
I likey, likey, those headlights, so what was the problem with the engine?
Looks like you found the fuel leak! :-)
I looked at fitting the tank in the back, but its just a little too big, I might be able to find a tank off something else that will squeeze in...
Yep, another on the to-do list, as its been shorten the gas tank wont fit back in the hole. I was thinking of getting a fuel cell and mounting it...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Not much to report Ive replaced the shocks, and im trying out these wheels I got for free, I dont relly like the look of them,...
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