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Clive & Star Cruiser - Thank you for your responses. I was finally able to locate a non genuine light assembly from a local supplier and all is fixed. Yesterday I was talking to a person who repairs landcruisers and he is confident that a lock from an 80 series would fit. These can be purchased...

Hi All. It has been a while since I have posted a thread. Recently I have retired and have traveled around 14,000km exploring Western Australia from the Kimberley to Goldfields and the Forests of the South West of the state to name a few. Come to Australia where we have many 4WD adventures...

T1pper, Thanks for responding and the info.

Hi David Thanks for the reply. When pulling the camper I'm around 300 -350C. If going up hills I sit around 450 -500C. WA is fairly flat so it does not stay there for long, less than 5 minutes.

Beno - Thanks for the input. The injectors are original and I use a fuel additive. Currently engine does not blow any smoke. Turbo went on at 115k can and engine is up to 200k . I put the EGT on straight away since I like gauges to know how hard I'm pushing the engine. Agree with the viscous...

Beno,

Hi all. A found this forum today and it was great to see the wealth of knowledge. I have a 100 series built April 99 and I bought it in 2001. It's the type with the old barn doors. Since I like camping I chose this model since it is easy to clean on the inside (vinyl floor etc) . I have put an...

I have a 100 series Standard Landcruiser built April 1999. The air conditioner is run a least once a month. Recently when the air conditioner has been turned on the engine does not idle down. The air coming out of the vent is so cold that at times a fine mist can be seen. The compressor is also...