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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

Did they wobble before the work on the bearings and damper was done? Check to make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight and still there.

Hi yromero98, I couldn't find anything about the injectors, no information and no rebuild kit. In my research though, I found that the Alfa Romeo 6 (119) from the 1980s had a VM HR 588 engine like my Cruiser. I found new injectors on autodoc. com for that Alfa Romeo 6 that looked just like mine...

Nice and crusty!

Hi Tractionman, exactly!!! I don't mind honest opinions about my vehicle but if a professional is unwilling to take me seriously then they're not going to get my business. Luckily, I've found a great mechanic I can bounce ideas off of as I slowly go about fixing my truck. I try to do as much...

Thanks yromero98, I've been keeping my eyes open for a used turbo because they're hard to come by for the VM 5 cylinder. I've got a K24 but on the 4 cylinder engines I believe it's a K16.

Hi yromero98, At least for the 5 cyl. VM, it's got Bosch KBE58S4/4 injectors (155 BAR). I don't know much about mechanics, but I've been learning as I go from one rebuild to the next. Online, you can find new injectors but the pressures are different, 125 BAR or 160 BAR. I assume the part...

Hi Mike, Do any of the lights come on? Does the engine turn at all? It looks brand new!

SteveJB, Thanks for responding. I will definitely take your advice and seek out an expert since I'm learning as I go with my vehicle. The one thing I've noticed, though, is that there are a lot of opinionated professionals that can't seem to understand why I'm wanting to spend money fixing...

Hello all, After barely passing the emissions test during inspection, I thought it's time to stop ignoring what needs to be done...injector work! Of course everything about the Italian VM 5 cylinder engine seems to be needlessly difficult due to a lack of information on this engine. I found...

*Update* I'm adding some info here for anyone else with a VM 5 cylinder BJ73. The thermostat is not the same as the one on the VM 4 cylinder, that would br too easy! The VM5 (VM66A) has its thermostat built into a housing which is three-bolted onto an end piece from the engine coolant...

Hi Nicalandia, I don't know much about importing vehicles to the US but I imagine the rules for registering an older vehicle in a particular state would vary. I've seen several BJ73s being auctioned and registered in Florida but heard Californians not being able to register those older engines...

Thank you outdoordan, I looked up a thermostat for the 4 cylinder version and found this from the Spanish Land Cruiser 70 forum: Wahler 4158.80 D It opens at 80C although the VM engine booklet says 82C, I guess that's not a big difference to cause a problem. Thanks, Mike

Hi all, I know I'm being lazy by asking, but does anyone know a part number for the thermostat on a bj73 with a VM 5 cylinder engine (HR588 HTA or VM66A)? My thermostat is stuck open and I'd like to buy a new one before taking the old one out. I know it's supposed to open at 82C but that's...

Hi yromero98, I'm looking forward to seeing how your project goes. Have you done any similar projects before? Milanuncios.com and wallapop are two places I check often for parts for my 1988 bj73. There are various breaker yards on there which you can call up or message for specific parts...

Welcome yromero98! It'll be a great rig to restore. What shape is it in? Any rust? Is it a VM 4 cylinder?

Thank you very much outdoordan, that helps tremendously! I'm in Spain and speak a bit so the manual is perfect. Cheers, Mike

Thanks outdoordan, next year will be dedicated to getting the engine straight. I was able to download using the Range Rover vm4 link but the link related to the vm5 doesn't work (or at least not for me).

Hi Outdoordan and anyone who can help, I've been slowly working on my 1988 bj73 with a vm 5 cylinder engine for over a year now: brakes, steering pump, fuel pump, all the rubbers in the suspension and soon, new bearings in the rear diff. All from watching YouTube videos! It's a daily driver...

Hello, From the photo, it looks like you've got an Italian VM95A engine. Is it a BJ73 from Spain? You can call up https://www.euro4x4parts.com or http://www.megastore4x4.pt/ And ask them about the part you need. Depending on where you are, you could also look up used parts online from a...

Hi Priiske, Nice looking 70 series! What engine does it have, a 3B, a 1HZ? I bet it would be fun to go overlanding in 70 series, I use one as my daily driver and love it! Looking forward to some reports on the restoration, good luck! Mike

Hi Jorge, Welcome! It is a great place to share knowledge. What shape is your vehicle in? What are your plans for it? Regards, Mike

Hi Rbreeden54, welcome to the forum. I don't actually have any suggestions for the restoration since I'm still learning to work on my own J7 Cruiser but you should definitely check the underside for rust since they salt the roads in Colorado. It's dry out there but if it was driven during the...

Welcome Yusuf! '88 BJ73 with the fun VM5 engine!

Cool! Are the portals loud on the highway? I've heard they can take some getting used to on long journeys on paved roads.

Howdy! Welcome. The fj40 looks fantastic. How would you describe the driving experience between the two? Cheers

Hi KVA.36, Welcome and there is definitely a wealth of information here, just not from me. I recently bought an '88 LC fixer upper because I like old things in general. What are you looking to do with your LC? Off roading? Daily driving? A little bit of everything? Good luck in your hunt

Hi Grimbo, With the original part number I was able to find the same Italian pump which is still manufactured for a tractor. I haven't found a VM specialist here in Spain yet, at least not in the north where I live.

Howdy moggy1968, That's a fantastic trick! I needed to get at the window regulator on my '88 BJ73 and was having trouble getting the hand crank off, but luckily I found your post! It came right off. I love MacGyver methods!

That's fantastic! Thanks outdoordan, it looks to be the exact same pump. I like to have multiple contingency plans ready before I begin any job just in case something goes off the rails because I don't enjoy having to find an alternate plan from a frustrated perspective. The pump itself seems...

This is the the top of the pump, it seems to be branded BCO, but I'm not exactly sure.

Hello all, If there is anyone out there who knows a thing or two about the VM 5 cylinder engine, I would love to know which direction I should look to in order to find a part number for the mechanical diesel fuel lift pump for the VM 5 cyl engine (VM66A/HR 588 HTA) or an aftermarket replacement...