Recent content by Spinglehoffer1

Thanks Steve, I agree but my family not having any of it, they think I suit the name Old G-- better! I maybe think a removal, clean and reassemble may be the way to go for me! Thanks

Hi Emon, thanks I have been promising to attempt it but always find something more important I need to do!

Hi Steve, I have a 96 SWB Prado (since 2012), auto, with drivers door lock issue and also called Steve!! Is it fish at the home tonight nurse? Let me know how you get on as I am looking at my options. I have seen a reply (Carrot Cruncher) to a post which suggest to contacting Toyota with...

Hi, just searching for info on locks and came across your post. The drivers key/lock starting to cause issues on my 96 Prado, the remote button on the key gave up the ghost a long time ago, so now its manual locking/unlocking, when it works, when it doesn't its via the passenger door. I guess...

Hi, and apologies for the delay in replying, apparently I have had Man flu, diagnosed by guess who! I will email Roughtrax just in case. Symptoms started with the battery discharge light coming on intermittently followed by the cat converter light (which took an internet search to discover...

May have to replace the Alternator in my 1996 Prado 3.4 swb if it can't be overhauled. There's a leak from the rocker box cover which has covered the alternator in oil and may be the cause. Often get spares from Roughtrax who I always find excellent but can't see a rocker gasket or alternator...

Hi Mod, Cheers, they also have a front bumper which may also be needed. Hopefully, 3rd parties insurers have accepted liability so I may be looking to repair soon! Thanks Steve

Hi Shayne Thanks again for good advice, all I need now if the Insurance bods to get there finger out and do something, seems I pay my premiums to one company then another 7 come out of the woodwork, they say, to help me with the process. Now I'm chasing them they've disappeared back into the...

Hi, apologies for delay in reply only excuse I have is I'm old ! Yup, continually looking locally and on web but may now consider an upgrade to an Amazon 5 door with LPG. I'm fed up with moving my 2 door for passengers! Tks Steve

I may have to upgrade my 96 Prado v6 2 door, unfortunately. I have seen an 1998 V8 Amazon that is prepped for an "overland expedition" and is described as "awesome". although not so awesome that it comes with an MOT! Its converted to LPG but the tank has been removed for better ground...

Hi, a nice young fellow driver decided to swap lanes and swiped me! Insurance have already suggested writing mine off as apparently it not worth repairing!! Not to them it isn't but it is to me. So any suggestions where I can get a near side arch and wing would be helpful. Thanks

No probs Shayne, welcome to Braintree anytime as log as you have 6 fingers and your close to your relatives!. Sill haven't had contact from Bob Murphy, had quotes from scrappies but terms web site attach to quote are a bit prescriptive!. Will hold fire with scrappies for a while. Cheers Steve

Hi stumog, tried several time to search for member @karl but 'computer says no' ? Help! Steve

Hi, Update on Tranfer Box. Drained oil no metal but also only a thimble of oil. Tried contacting BobMurphy here and on other site, no replies!. Will try scrappy in bury as per Dave's suggestion, cheers, and will start searching interweb. Running on 2 wheel drive ok so far. Waiting for a...

Hi Bob, Did you ever find an auto TB as i may need one for my 96 Prado! Tks Steve