Really...When I removed the dash cluster to upgrade to white gauges..I noticed no bulb or any lights other than..what you mentioned..Mine is an 87 Hilux..RN61L...imported direct frm Japan before they started making them here and mexico..The check engine light is an American requirement..Japan didnt have them back then..let me know if you find any more info on the CE light..Thx.
I’ve heard some things about head gaskets and timing chains. That’s actually why we swapped the engine for a rebuilt 22R, was because the previous owner didn’t pay attention to the temp gauge. As long as you pay attention should be fine. That’s the only engine problem I can think about. The dashboards are prone to cracking and the interior climate control switches go occasionally. Other than that I don’t have anything for yah. Happy hunting! Hope you find a good one!
Question..When you start your truck does your check engine light momentarily light up then goes out?...The reason i ask is that my truck does not have one installed..Im thinking because of its a Hilux version...Let me know...Thx
The only lights that come on right before I start are the battery voltage light, and the oil pressure light which both go off immediately after the truck is running. Come to think of it I don’t think I’ve ever seen the check engine light
Your truck carbureted? I can hear second gear whine slightly; as does mine. Something with the g series transmission... I assume it’s normal. How’s the ride with ifs? I’m legitimately curious; these trucks are so light I’m not sure how big a difference ifs makes as compared to the solid axle
I haven’t driven a solid axle rig, but I’ve heard that IFS variants track a little better down the road. I really do like the on road handling characteristics of this truck, it is surprisingly toss-able for a pickup truck. The transmission has always made those noises for me.
Audiovisual Autos yeah the push pull on my 84 solid axle allows for a lot of side to side movement. Pretty bad in the wind. I think the ifs brings the truck more up to date for modern driving. Certainly handles better...
Oh man what a blast from the past. I had an '85 Toyota in the 90s. Loved it. Slow as hell with 44" tires and no power steering so turning a corner was a workout. Mine had the exact same interior colors, same outside too except it was two tone with the bottom being kind of a matte dark grey.
Great truck, if you can I would and and get one with the 22re instead of just the 22r. Fuel injection doesn’t need as much maintenance as opposed to carbs when they get older. These things are tight and actually mine doesn’t have as many rattles as newer rigs. Treat them with respect and they’ll last a long time.
