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Hello all, I need to change the water pump for my VM66A (HR588 HTA) equipped cruiser and was wondering if anyone has some experience with this. If bought new from Megastore4x4 in Portugal, it'll cost me €350 just for the pump without the flange to attach the fan clutch or a gasket. I have...

Hi, Do you want the 5 cylinder version?

Hi Adam, So your vehicle has the VM 5 cylinder engine (HR588 HTA)? I don't know what the HR 488 is but there is a more common 4 cylinder VM engine, the HR492HT, which was installed after the 5 cylinder one starting in 1990. Since 1990 was the transition year, if it's later, it's a 4 cylinder...

Hi, I've got an '88 BJ73 with the 5 cylinder VM and it is normally documented as having a 3B engine with VM trim. All Toyota websites which show the VM version 73s always have engine part numbers for 3B engines never the Italian VMs. The vehicle was supposed to have a 3B but to get around the...

It's looking amazing! I can't wait to see the engine back in.

Hi Marek, Welcome. Your LC looks fantastic, is that paint original? I've got a blue one with the VM5 as well. How does it run? Regards, Mike

Hello all, I've started to think about the exterior of my BJ73 and I know in the future I'd like to have it repainted in its original color. The one thing which I have reservations about is removing the factory decals. I want to keep the vehicle as original as possible but the original decals...

Good to see you're making progress. You're in Portugal, right? Are you able to use Wallapop? I've seen doors on there recently and several junk yards that have BJ73 parts.

Hello, Most videos will do, I think this one has a 70 series Land Cruiser. Good luck and have fun!

Hi Taka, I'll take a look around and see if I've got anything for the 4 cylinder. I've been collecting everything I can find for both VM engines (I've got the 5 cylinder). The VM4 was in other vehicles like the European diesel Land Rover. I'm currently visiting family in the States so I'll get...

Hi Taka, Welcome to the forum! Which VM engine does it have, the 4 or 5 cylinder? I'm in the north of Spain and I'm slowly working on my own BJ73 2.5td. I'm not a mechanic but I've been learning as much as I can about the vehicle. Hope to hear more about your LC! Mike

You said you wanted it stock but you could pick up a roll cage before you leave, I'm sure you could find one at a junk yard. Seat belts too. They also have them in European junk yards which could be shipped to the States.

Awesome! It looks fantastic. Are you going to go off road with it, or use it around town?

Welcome Francisco, Great looking Land Cruiser! How's the engine doing? I've got a 1988 Salvador Caetano BJ73 which I've been slowly working on. Looking forward to hearing more about your 73 and what your plans are for it. Regards, Mike