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Canning stock route I have met a few people who have completed the route and seen a video on it. It's one of the most challenging routes in Australia. There are a few good books available from Explore Oz (this website is a decent resource for Australian trips by the way): Canning Stock...

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Made some serious progress on the weekend: Removed the chrome wheel arch flares. Removed all front and rear lights on the roof rack. Spent nearly a full day pulling out wiring to support said lights. I can't stand wiring that's not up to scratch. So I then spent the next two days rewiring...

It is hard to believe that it's been 3 years. The original plan was 1 to 2 years. We are really enjoying living, working and travelling in Australia. Not to mention that it's close to Asia and we've had to good fortune to visit a few places there as well...

Thanks for all of you that have posted. We are super excited about this new vehicle. Over the coming three months, it will be slowly transformed to my liking. There are a few things I can't stand (read bling) however it does have some tasteful mods that I was going to do anyhow so it worked...

After touring Australia for 3 years in the relative comfort of our 1997 HZJ80R Landcruiser, it was time to move on. After lengthy search, data analysis (read cost comparison) we found a suitable replacement. It arrived at our door in the early hours of the morning this past Tuesday. :wings...

Great photos and stories. Thanks for sharing! P

Well it's time to move a old friend off to a new loving owner. Given that this is a heavily North American based forum, it's a bit of a long shot but worth a try. There are a few Australian based ExPo members. Vehicle: 1997 HZJ80R RHD Toyota Landcruiser - build date November 1997 White in...

Humble pie it is, I would have expected more like 1100 to 1200 deg F. Enjoy the ride home with your new rig. Looking forward to reading about your trip and impressions. Cheers, P

Pretty sure we are talking Deg C here. If not, I'l eat some humble pie...

Loving this trip report. Great work. Cool info on WA and sandalwood supply. Cheers, P

Very cool build and I can understand your attraction to diesels having owned our first diesel 80 series for 3 years now. Whoa, if you plan on keeping this engine for a long time I would suggest you don't go near 800 EGT! Anything over 700 starts to approach the limits of your surface metal...

Scott, If you are thinking PTO, keep an eye out on Trading Post (Oz website). Alternatively I've seen them at Queensland Cruisers here in Central Queensland as well. A Warn M8000 with synthetic would fit the bill as well... Cheers, P

In the 4WD market it's mostly Surfs (4Runners) and shorty Nissan Patrols. They do tend to bring in lots of engines and parts from Japan into Oz. I will second bjowett regarding intercoolers. If EGT are one of your major concerns, go with intercooler. I won't even go close to the air to air...

Very cool and clean rig. Would not expect anything less for an Expo/Expeditions West/OJ build up vehicle. On a diesel, these two changes will make a difference in longevity and performance. Might I suggest that you consider a boost gauge as well, this is a very nice unit: Autron 52 mm Boost...

Yes I understand that there will be a die hard in every corner. Thanks for posting for the 100 (not many actual owners have posted yet). I do frequent ih8mud as well, mostly to read. Thanks to all the input folks, I appreciate it. Cheers, P

To turbo or not to turbo the 1HZ. Very true. I would have to disagree with you here (that's fine as we can have different views on these things). The current engine and clutch are healthy with no indication of future issues. Things such as: Exhaust Gas Temperature and Boost Gauge ($450)...

Engine swap vs 100 Series upgrade. The 1HD-FT and 1HD-FTE are reasonably easy swaps and starting to become common. The 1VD-FTE swap has been done in a 105 (linky) but would a significant undertaking with limited tools at my disposal (think basic hand tools, drill, grinders but no welders, air...

Glad to hear that the head was not cracked. With regular maintenance these engine will last to 1 000 000 Km's. The key is regular engine oil, engine oil filter and fuel filter changes. For your information 1HZ heads are reasonable easy to find here in Oz. For the other ExPo members with a...

Great read and nice photos...