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    LC300, Diesel, Wheezing from front passenger side

    Just a idea: worth checking that the mirror is solid and seals working. Can’t think of anything else to check.
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    Looking for a 24V power windows relay for HJ61

    Hello Ludovic The 24v window relay is hard to find. But I would recommend you contact cruiserworld in Holland who may be able to help. I have sourced many 60 parts from them and their service is excellent Best of luck
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    1FZ 80 failed on emissions

    Would the highest quality petrol have different emissions than the cheap petrol?
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    What Are the Most Essential Upgrades for an 80 Series Used in Overlanding?

    Essential things from my experience: Firstly to baseline the vehicle which to me means servicing everything and replacing any worn parts to bring it back to spec. This does two things: Builds reliability back in. Adds knowledge for the user. Once done it’s then a case of tailoring the vehicle...
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    Overheating 1HDT

    Does it run just as well as before? I would look at the easy things first - like Lorin says, check the gauge. Failing that… Not all head gasket failures involve water and oil mixing, two adjacent cylinders may be leaking compression into each other which a compression test would find out...
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    Customs duty and Delivery times from Amayama to Ireland

    To be paid on the item price plus shipping price!
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    Ben’s 2004 HZJ105 STD Spec 1HZ Manual

    New filter housing unit arrived and has been installed. The NRV has been removed. Will see how it goes now. Not sure why the pictures keep changing orientation!
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    Ben’s 2004 HZJ105 STD Spec 1HZ Manual

    So the new master cylinder finally arrived and I installed it this morning. Bled the master then purged all lines with fresh fluid. They now work perfectly with a consistent brake pedal. Decided to strip down the old one to see if a root cause could be found. And there was an issue with one of...
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    Fuel Hatch

    Don’t specifically know about the 120 but in general: When unlatched does it swing open easily? Lubricant on hinge and latch may work wonders. Otherwise it may be a binding cable or internal grease writhing the cable turning to glue due to age. In that case some wd40 squirted down could free it up?
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    Adverts....

    I’ve had a few but not today so far
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