Recent content by Jim Long

I think that was meant to be Jim

This is my 20th post, what goodies will be unlocked I wonder!!!

Watching with great interest, It reminds me of when I restored a 1957 series 1 Landrover, that ended up with a V8 and power steering and won many trials. Does he/she have a name yet

Yep, 1st snow fall and freezing temperatures at near sea level this year.

The log book says LANDCRUISER COLOR GX TD A ESTATE so I assume COLOR means Colorado.

It has manual switch for diff lock, I will check log book tomorrow when I get home, I will take a couple of pics in the morning when it's daylight

My 2000 L/C has "Colorado" on an oval badge on each side back window but has "Prado" on the rear door handle, is this normal or could the door have been replaced at some time.

Another result!!! I did order a new neutral safety switch (84540-51010) from China via eBay for £60 inc DHL express delivery which only took 2 days with no import duty or Vat. Just in case the one off the scrapper didn't work. What surprised me was it is a genuine Toyota part, not a cheap...

Success!!! The correct neutral switch came today and the new box drives perfect, just needed a slight position adjustment on the neutral switch because the drive light was flashing and it didn't start in neutral (only started in park) The scrap guy did say it was a good box as he had driven it...

Hey Sar that's great thank you

I think I've Sussed it, there is a 2-pin connector and screw in thermostat on the pipe just at it leaves the box, so I guess this will also be the "flow" direction of the ATF. Just removed the sump pan from the old box and took off the strainer, what a state that was in, I'm going to replace the...

A/T box overheated and burnt the ATF black whilst towing 2 tons, changed the fluid and it did the same next day, (box now replaced and almost ready to road test) However, the temperature warning light did not come on and I need to test this circuit, where is the sensor located? Also I've added a...

Well the saga continues and my L/C is still high and dry on the vehicle ramp at the garage, Nippon auto spares sent the wrong neutral switch even though I gave them the part number, should get the correct one on Monday they said. So I decided to take advantage of my car being stuck on the ramp...