Recent content by Derek

Looks great. I’ve maybe missed this part, but what is it going in?

Hi, I have a rear panhard rod in Aberdeenshire. Postage may be a option. Can you maybe use thread tape on the threads to create a tighter seal?

I fitted a thicker front roll bar that came on a breaker of mine. I think it’s 32mm. Fitted it along with a fully rebuilt axle with all new rubber bushes/ springs and shocks so it drives lovely now with slightly less roll than before. Almost corners level infact.

A low milage minter on the face of it….mot history says it’s failed on corrosion before and advised several times….. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 TD VX 80 SERIES + 1 OWNER + 85K + 8 SEAT + ORIGINAL | in Chesham, Buckinghamshire | Gumtree - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

Any Toyota of the same era will fit. I fitted one to my GX that came out of a 90’s celica. About an inch smaller in diameter so gave a bit more steering feel. And just the other day I got a mint wheel out of a Lexus ls400 for my Amazon which is a direct replacement for the 95-98 80’s. Both...

Blow by is excessive crank case pressure usually caused by worn piston rings/ bores. Check by removing the oil filler cap while idling then lay it ontop if the hole. If it doesn’t sit still with minimal movement you’ve got a problem. Not a very scientific procedure but can be a tell tail sign.

I’ve seen petrol 80’s with mot for less than 5k. I bought a breaker for £2500. All a bit ropey but unless you’re spending over 10k then they will all have some flaws. Tbh prices are tumbling down from when everything was inflated during covid. Price of fuel, ulez zones and general economy is...

Hi, I have a pair from a breaker. Send me a pm and I’ll send over some pictures.

I’m sorted now. Picking up a mint one from a Lexus LS this week.

Andy, when your cruise control wasn’t working, did the green cruise light come on the dash still? Noting comes up on mine when the button is pressed. Repaired the stalk wires and even checked against a known good clock spring.

The wee plastic cubby hole that’s sometimes missing or has the blanking plate instead. I was going to use this on my own 80 and free up the “Toyota” stamped cover, however I plan on going double din in the future so it’s pointless fitting it now. To my knowledge this will fit both pre and...