Recent content by Dave_S

Oh... make sure you check the front wheel bearings - these things are pretty reliable, but the front wheel bearings are a weak spot.

Hey - welcome to the 4x4 Sprinter club. Had lots of fun with ours :-)

I think you've hit the nail on the head Shayne - brand new, these were really well put together. The problems arise from whatever maintenance (or lack thereof) that's happened in the intervening 30 or so years... especially as some people think that well built & reliable = I don't need to...

Comments as above (though not sure I would change the BEBs unless is a 12v). I would also consider rebuilding the starter motor as another common fail point. 100% agree on the idea of using it as a DD for a while too - it will help flush out any niggles.

Definitely not effective in mud!

Can't you just delete them and the switch entirely? They're pretty much useless anyway...?

Insurance likely gone up as its keyless and more expensive - seem to be many more thefts of keyless motors unfortunately...

Personally I wouldn't be changing non-service parts unless you have a good reason - you'd just be changing a known, functioning item for a new, unproven one. Just my 2p...

Or you can sleeve the terminal to fit the clamp - lots of batteries these days are supplied with smaller terminals and sleeves to oversize them, so they can fit different applications. Your local battery place will likely have sleeves (I've binned a couple off of batteries bought from Tanya mail...

Still trying to get my head around 5000 mile oil changes - that would be about every 4-5 months for my Hilux LOL! AFAIK the MAF isn't expected to be a scheduled service item and should only need replacing if it has a problem. At 80 odd thousand miles I'd leave it well alone unless you think you...

Comments as above - at that age of vehicle maintaining the Toyota history won't really impact the value anywhere, and I'd rather use a local garage that I trust.

@AndycruiserguyLomas - quick (and possibly stupid) question - is the big bolt through the back mounts fully captive, or can you knock the long bolt out? Mine looks rusty as hell and I'm thinking it'll likely shear as soon as I attack it... Thanks again for the help, appreciated.

Cheers Andy - just seeing if I can find an easy replacement locally, else I'll drop you a line tomorrow. Really appreciate the help :handgestures-salut:

Probably Shane - I've not even attempted to undo the bolt yet, I doubt it's been undone since the car was built! Expecting things to shear off and swearing to commence, so ideally I want to get a replacement bush(es?) lined up before I start.

Sooo... managed to get the old girl up on a ramp today - wiggled everything with a pry bar and discovered that the rear near side body mount was toast. Packed it with lumps of rubber belt for now as a temporary measure (and to confirm that was the source of the bang). Drive home was bang-free...