mechanic recommendations

[lars lorenzo]

Hello everyone
We are new to the Land Cruiser club as we just obtained a 1988 Land Cruiser from the family.
It has not run in over a year.
1. What do we need to do to get it running properly and not cause damage to the engine?
2. Does anyone know of a good Land Cruiser mechanic in the Charlotte North Carolina area?
We are looking to do some off roading in the area and want it to be reliable.
Thank you,
Lars

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi put new battery on it and start it up only one year I had a hj60 not run for 14 years and it started right up with 2 good battery on it lets have pics good look with it from From. Tony

 

[chapel gate]

Check the oil and water level.

 

[StarCruiser]

I'd suggest checking for anything foreign in the air intake. Friend of mine bought a Pajero that had sat a while and after driving it a bit, found a mouse nest in the air box.

Brakes may need a quick check, try them from a slow start first to make sure all is well.

Other than that, take lots of pictures and post them on here so we can admire your new truck.

It's a Landcruiser. There won't be much wrong with it from sitting still for a year.

Welcome to the forum BTW.
Best wishes
Richard

 

[clivehorridge]

All the above and some fresh petrol in the fuel lines would be an idea (I'm assuming it's a gas engine in the US).

Older petrol can go stale over time and prove more difficult to start.

A great truck, but it doesn't exist without photos