lj70 buyers guide?

[mattnj]

Hi.
Off to look at a 2.4 LJ70 tomorrow.... Anything I really need to know about?
I'm ok with the possible head issue.
I guess knowing the really troublesome rust areas would be handy....where do i need to be looking especially hard?
Thanks in advance

 

[Ben]

Look for rust at the bottom of the C pillars, right at the very back of the car. Down the B pillars when you open the front doors. Along the bottom of the windscreen. Around all 4 wheel arches, the fiberglass flares trap mud and water behind them which causes rust. Lift up the carpet inside and check for rust, particularly in the boot along the sides of the whee arches. The doors rust along their bottoms, so open the doors and have a good look.

Check the condition (colour) and levels of oil, coolant, brake fluid etc.

Have a good look underneath for any signs of oil or grease leaking past any seals

Check all electrics work, particularly windows, sunroof, central locking, horn, lights etc.

Good luck.

 

[emrahdeniz]

And also take some pictures for us

 

[mattnj]

Here she is, I bought it, needs a bit of love, but generally seems solid and drives great!

 

[chadr]

Well done - saw that on eBay and thought she looked good.

 

[Trevor]

I like that, nice looking 70. Reminds me a bit of modelmakerman's old one.

 

[Beno]

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Here she is, I bought it, needs a bit of love, but generally seems solid and drives great!

Mate that is one sweet looking truck. Congrats.

 

[Ben]

Looks very smart!

Congratulations!

 

[arthurpl]

O, o, o, that's the one that I want! But with steering wheel on driver's side not on passenger's...