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True enough ! Less risk of spanner or nut damage (both mine and mechanical) though.:coldsweat: Ageing muscles need all the help they can get (my excuse anyway).

Just got one of these, handy bit of kit, actually branded Muellers. Best price found on Ebay or Amazon. https://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/workshop-tools/general-workshop-tools/2404

As a very temporary thing (and entirely at your own risk) maybe a stop end like this might help, but not too sure where to get one at short notice unless you know any friendly plumbers or heating engineers. https://www.bes.co.uk/3-16in-stop-end-imperial-9525/

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Philips Ultinon led bulbs (thanks for the heads up from Starcruiser) make quite a difference. Not sure which bulbs Oz spec lights take, but a range available here: Car Bulbs | Halogen, HID, LED | Philips & OSRAM | PowerBulbs UK - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

Unless you're looking to buy in quantity, it might be worth looking them up on Amayama for the part numbers and try your local Toyota dealer parts desk. Sometimes (ha!) not as pricey as feared.

Not listed, but might be worth a ring: https://reluctorrings.com

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+1 the 200 would be a better bet. It's a rebranded Norbar and there's 10% off if you're quick: https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/spanners-and-wrenches/halfords-advanced-torque-wrench-model-200-488711.html

Try here: https://www.manualslib.com/download/830089/Toyota-1hd-Ft.html

Worth a look:

Probably mentioned before, but a decent (i.e. accurate, Norbar etc.) torque wrench will be your friend. If you check the drain plugs and they're below spec for tightness then nudge them up. If ok then (as already mentioned) new seals were not used. Until you get used to tightening things up, a...

Hi Shaun, Welcome and thanks very much for the manuals link.

RIP Magawa. https://www.apopo.org/en/latest/2022/01/In-Loving-Memory-of-Magawa

Perhaps more of a worry: https://www.businessinsider.com/cocaine-traces-found-uk-parliament-including-near-pms-office-report-2021-12?op=1&r=US&IR=T

One thing I did notice with the 95 was a slight tendency to understeer under power with the front prop off, not a lot but might be worth bearing in mind. GMB ujs (as sold by RT) have been fine for me, never tried the Toyo.

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Watched The Peanut Butter Falcon and enjoyed it. It's on Iplayer for a while: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000yq6z/the-peanut-butter-falcon

Just in case it helps: https://www.pfjones.co.uk/advice-centre/tow-bar-advice/tow-bar-electrics.html

Merry Christmas to all, have a good one and a great 2022 !

No idea if it's any good, probably need a fairly strong pressure washer, but this seemed an interesting idea: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07K22DGRY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3HNPW258MDDQXCH3VSFM

Hella do a range called Valuefit. I've just got some 7" single led spots (had to get them from USA as Hella UK say they are not stocking them), not fitted yet but well built and very bright. You can get the light bars in the UK: Hella ValueFit Light Bar Range - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

These are handy if you've got a pressure washer: https://cleantec.biz/products/pressure-washer-parts-accessories/high-pressure-hoses/drain-cleaning-hoses.html

Not a full service manual, but might be of use: http://myfirewood.com/TOYOTA/LAND_CRUISER/rm2660e/index2.html

My previous stove before the dual fuel was a Coleman Gladiator propane twin burner, worked well on blowtorch 400g propane refills (about a tenner a go). It was ok, but the dual fuel is a more durable thing.

+1 on the Coleman. Picked one up on Ebay, haven't used it much so far but running it on Aspen 4 (a bit pricey, but you don't use much) it stays nice and clean.

Both true here. :) But the auto works well on my 81, does have other positions than D and with an O/D switch, a bit of thought and a careful right foot I don't feel my manliness is under threat. I do miss the engine braking a bit sometimes, but in traffic it's worth it.

Happy with the auto in mine.

All good yesterday !

+1 on trying a few body shops for prices. Not sure of your location, but maybe check with a few sellers on Gumtree or Ebay for parts: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/perth/auto-body-parts/landcruiser-80series-front-right-guard-90-98-sap2271/1274638253

That's harsh, a sorry sight, glad you're ok. Thank goodness you weren't a second or two further on !

Hope it's a great trip.

Handbrake switch (at lever) sounds likely, can get a bit fluffy, good place to start.

+1 on checking with your local friendly (?) Toyota dealer. I rang round a couple of years ago and the price was as good as anywhere. So far no problems.

Just as important is to let the engine idle for a minute or so after a fast run (motorway etc.) to keep the oil feed to the turbo going.

Is the aerial up / down switch on the dash having any effect ?

Just checked again and it's running at about 56p a litre (1000 litre price) at the moment. Either I read it wrong before (quite possible) or it was a blip. Nice price on the diesel !

Just had a look at heating oil (kerosene) prices, up from about 45p a litre to about 65p in just over a week. Haven't checked the price of cetane improvers yet ......

Cutting, carting and splitting the wood keeps you warm too.

If indeed it is an 80 with solid axle, I think I'd be checking that the wheel bearings had been set up properly.

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Having just read this, it is a big factor with general haulage and agency drivers: https://www.rha.uk.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ICI0C-FWmVo%3d&portalid=0&timestamp=1627564639720

Probably not with regards to fuel deliveries. A lot are handled by logistics firms and fuel delivery drivers, quite rightly, have to have the right qualifications. A look at somebody like Hoyers (German firm with UK branch) vacancy lists will give an idea of present problems. A lot of logistic...

Madness at the pumps !

Not too sure whether it's your problem or not, but maybe worth trying a few TC re manufacturers for prices. No idea about repairs in the US, but this might be handy as a starting point: TCRA, Torque Converter Rebuilders Association | The Torque Converter Rebuilders Association, TCRA, is a...

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