As read from these sites, it appears that LC80s with 1HD-T engines in Oz are experiencing problems with failures of connecting rod bearings.

What Toyota doesn't want you to know about the 1HD-T engine (HDJ-80 '90-95)

1HD-T big end bearings

Are we hearing similar problems in local LC80s? How about ex-RHD converted LCs from Japan? Let's hear from you guys. We should be prepared, just in case.