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Bigger wheels/tyres?

There’s a product called Nylog that keeps the o ring lubricated and prevents corrosion under/around the o ring.

Are you sure the original radiator wasn’t clogged up, and the new aftermarket ome just isn’t up to the job?

Strange MOT history, as in only one MOT that was last year, yet marked on AT as not imported and 4 owners.

Jack it up so you get full suspension droop.

I’ve still got his grill somewhere. Probably stashed away with my bread maker, toasted sandwich maker, and soon to be joined by an air fryer.

Just measure them. If they’re not exactly the same as your old ones, they aint going to fit.

A stuck open TXV won’t cause high pressure, in fact the opposite, and the compressor won’t have to work harder as its not pumping against anything.

I’ve used 1000 clear, ML, and the 4941. ML is supposed to be better where rust exists. My old LC got ML first, then the 4941 over the top. Has held up pretty well, just a bit dry in places, that I then rejuvinate with ML. My new Jimny got ML, overcoated with 77B wax on the high wear areas and...

What does it protect shock absorbers against?

Everything us correct except ‘Fuel type’.

I’ll have a word withToyota GB after the holidays and see if they can offer anything. If not, it will be a cut and paste jobby with an official looking header.

Tried that already, but no beno.

They want either something from the garage that did the conversion! Or if I bought it like it, proof of purchase and a letter from an independant engineer to say it has been converted, or a letter from the manufacturer, therefore I considering a C of C. Dont know why it says petrol, as always...

I need to get something fromToyota GB to say my 80 was supplied with a diesel engine, because the V5 says petrol, and I would like it corrected before possible sale. According to their website a Cof C is only available for vehicles after 1996. So what can I do?