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Hmm... also if you havent got a scanguage or the like then have a look at OBD II readers to get a fault code etc plenty available at supersheep or fleabay etc

Hi Maryann, you might also post this here = http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/viewforum.php?f=76 no offense to anybody here but there is more info on the V8 cruisers on some of the Aus sites so more brains working on the problem will ponder this myself Rgds G.

Tyre size ? a lot of complaints about this with the V8 GXL 7X cruisers which come with 265/70 R16 tyres - these are about 50mm smaller diameter than the nasty old split rim 7.50 x 16 tyres. This might be a handy thing for you = https://tiresize.com/calculator/ this will explain high revs &...

these may be handy for you Chas - http://www.essi24.ru/catalog/auto/toyota/unit/catalog/GR/code/781330/id/144681385/group/4505.html http://www.toyodiy.com/tech/diy_toyota-landcruiser-60.html Rgds G.

Looks about $200AUD on fleabay for after market "Aust made" ?? set but you could also try http://stores.ebay.com.au/SydneyCityParts as well,- I am absolutely happy to recommend these guys as they do a brilliant job & send parts overnight free freight. I think the guy's name was Michael from...

ok - I'm going to suggest that the woodruff key is from the camshaft - dislodged upon reassembly after the head job. Somehow the key ends up in the head & then simply drops down into the sump through one of the oil journals. the oil pump could also have the same key but you probably didn't...

ok - pressure will go up & down with load & engine revs "Once on it stays on until the ignition is turned off." makes me think possibly a faulty or failing pressure sender. This would be a good thing to cross off your list anyway so if its a relatively cheap & easy thing to renew then...

yeah cool - I had a look at the build thread but i'll go read it properly in a moment - that blue....!!! eeek! - over everything... nice job! looks from here anyway you have done a brilliant thing! I had a close look at one of those in Tonga a couple of years ago. They look the same but start...

Ok yep that all makes sense - this is a 1KZTE motor? - 3.0 Turbo which is the same as the Hilux motor i have. my first question here would be are you using the right oil? - perhaps you are chasing a gremlin you dont need to... incorrect oil in a diesel will do all of these things so perhaps...

this will be low oil pressure - not necessarily low oil. check for leaks obvious & all breathers for blockages etc. check the easy things first... what was the last oil change like? - could it be possibly sludgy oil has reduced flow for the oil sump pump?

yep - as per Ben's experience as well - once you have it primed with another pump it will often keep going. You could also use an oil extraction pump for this like the Pela 2000 - they're a good thing for removing oil/ fuel from many places

Yep - a couple of things there he would get picked up on at a concourse event BUT very nicely done & its evidently a car to use rather than a trailer queen so thats just fine in my eyes. cat - yep - one would guess the attention deficit made for a bit of a territory claim.....