The 5-speed manual is a P.O.S. The automatic is great, and an '87 would be a 4-speed w/ OD.

The cooling system should be very carefully inspected; routine would be to have the radiator rodded, fan clutch checked, balance of system flushed, hoses and belts carefully gone through.

The idler arm is the first thing to check if the steering is loose.

It's going to be slow. Short of a turbo swap, not much else will cure that.

I've paid anywhere from $400 to $2500 for running ones over the past ten+ years. Use your best judgement.

They're lots of fun.

John B.

'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr