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    Over heating 2l-T II LJ70

    Hi, My LC started over heating today. Not quite getting in to the red on the gauge but almost. I assume it's the thermostat so will try this first. But I noticed the excess water is not going into the overflow pipe. Are the water pumps known to go on these? Any help with be useful thanks.
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    LJ70 pre heater timer relay

    Ha! I have this LC now and am trying to work out how to connect the pre-heater timer as without it the alternator won't charge and there are no dash lights.
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    No dashboard lights

    Hi. I don't have any dashboard lights working. Never had. And the alternator won't charge. The previous owner connected a manual glow plug switch. Must have bypassed the pre heat timer. Looks like the heater timer controls much more than just the glow plugs. The alternator won't charge either...
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    LJ70 Biggest tyres on standard 15 inch wheels?

    Thanks for the advice. I will have a look at the exhaust clearance as hadn't thought about that. I don't use it everyday so mpg isn't a concern. ... I have spent the last few months cutting out the rust and welding in new metal so I looking forward to doing more of the fun stuff like tyres...
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    LJ70 Biggest tyres on standard 15 inch wheels?

    Hi, What is the biggest tyre size that will fit on a 1989 round eye LJ70 with standard 15 inch wheels? I have 31s on at the moment. Cheers, Simon
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    LJ70 Brakes are BAD! Is it normal?

    Hi Graeme, Thanks for the advice on the brakes. Will try a full brake bleed. Definitely feels like something is not right so will check the rubber pipes too. Never knew they could collapse inside.
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    LJ70 Brakes are BAD! Is it normal?

    I have refitted the brake with the new pistons. The brakes are just as bad. Dangerously in effective. Any ideas on what it might be? I think next I still try to bleed the whole brake system
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    LJ70 solid 12.5mm front discs to vented 20mm?

    I managed to twist the cylinder out with Moll grips. Very corroded. Ordered a repair kit which includes all 4 cylinders. Coming from Lithuania. Hopefully fits
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    LJ70 solid 12.5mm front discs to vented 20mm?

    OK thanks for the answers. Will see if I can unseize the piston first. Then might do the upgrade.
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    LJ70 solid 12.5mm front discs to vented 20mm?

    Is it possible to change LJ70 solid 12.5mm front discs to vented 20mm? I ask because I am finding it difficult to find a replacement for a broken solid disc caliper for my 89 LJ. Whereas 1990 calipers are readily available (cheaper). Cheers
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    LJ70 Brakes are BAD! Is it normal?

    Has anyone tried fitting the later 1990< vented 20mm discs, calipers and pads onto an 1989 LJ70? These parts seem much easier to get hold of.
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    LJ70 Brakes are BAD! Is it normal?

    I have seized piston in front left caliper. Another is cracked from the heat of uneven braking. The truck was manufactured in 1989 do had the thinner solid discs. Any ideas on where to purchase?
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    LJ70 Brakes are BAD! Is it normal?

    I have done a basic brake servo/ vacuum test. Where you pump the brakes engine off. Then start the engine and the pedal sinks towards the floor. This seems ok. But it's not holding vacuum long. I am trying to work out where the vacuum pipe to the servo goes to. The alternator has a vacuum pump...
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    LJ70 Brakes are BAD! Is it normal?

    I just took my LJ out for the first time in weeks as been replacing the rusty rear wheel arch. The brakes are bad. Even when I press hard. Any way I will measure the pistons and get a repair kit.
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    LJ70 Brakes are BAD! Is it normal?

    I checked the calipers and on one side one of the four a pistons is jammed. I will try a rebuild kit if I can get it out. Cheers
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