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Yes. They are clearly busy so I can forgive the miscommunication but they want to be able to plig in an OBD and be told what the problem is. Replace the O2 sensor? It was newly fitted with the exhaust.

I now have the emissions results. Two different people at the garage telling me two different results which don't match what's printed on the page! HC emissions are acrually well within range. Its coming out with very high CO results and a low Lambda reading. It has a new exhaust system with...

You'd think the engine would be burning the fuel air mix more completely when hot I agree.

Well I've now been to the garage and spoken to someone who knows more. He confirmed that it is being tested to the standards of when it was registered. Its not NOx but Hydro Carbons that its failing on, so seems to be running rich. I've left him with a link to this forum where the method of...

Thanks All, its currently on a tank of shell 99 or whatever its called. Happy to be corrected on whether NOx is tested. I shall likely try another MOT place.

Thanks All, yes the MOT measures CO, HC and NOx. Interesting that it could be that its running too hot, ai will look into that

I'm having trouble getting my 80 through the MOT on emissions currently. In the past 2 years I've had a new exhaust fitted with a cat, its also on new exhaust manifolds. The EGR is still in place but I'm failing on nitrous emissions. I'm wondering if this is something to do with the replacement...

Apologies, I should have updated that I found a replacement engine that's never been run on LPG. It's running sweet. Thank you

I've been looking for one too. They are hen's teeth since they rust easily there. I have given up and I'm going to get mine stripped, welded and painted.

Of course the petrol is also a very smooth and quieter engine. Fuel costs aside I would choose the petrol.

This one is more realistic and looks fantastic toyota landcruiser 80 1995 4.5 24v j8 | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 TD VX 80 SERIES + 1 OWNER + 85K + 8 SEAT + ORIGINAL | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] A great truck but another crazy price. I do much prefer the TOYOTA front grill!

What do you think a build like that is worth?

Presumably it's because they have taken images from different stages of the build.

It's the best one I've seen

This is an epic build! 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 TD VX 80 SERIES + 8 SEAT + ORIGINAL | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

Mahker 4x4. Nothing to do with me but a pukka outfit if you want a £150k defender!

I've not seen that done before and don't know if I could fit it to the existing gearbox or get a BMW box to for the transfer case. Its a cheap engine though, in fact there's any number of amazing BMW and Audi engines secondhand but can't imagine wiring one up would be easy!

No it didn't, but suspension and a big brake kit would have to be done too. A fully sorted 80 with double the power from a lighter engine with better fuel economy would be an awesome thing!

I'm on the lookout for a 1FZ to replace mine. One that's never been run on LPG and can go straight in my car. Thanks.

That was fully fitted and was an estimate rather than a quote. It's a big job and the first time they would have done it. Given the prices of the LS3 defenders they sell completed it lined up. I'd love to do an engine swap but these engines just aren't readily available here second hand. I guess...

I have been looking into a Chevrolet v8 swap for my 80 (the existing 4.5 sadly needs a rebuild or replacement and a rebuild is very expensive). I got an estimate from an outfit which specialises in putting LS3s in Defenders and the cost, for a crate LS3, gearbox and adaptor for the transfer case...

What would you strap on that frame on the bonnet? Seems more useful for touring in a hot climate.

It might be that you need a number of posts before you can send messages. Not sure. I was just saying I would certainly be interested in your 1FZ and will be following your V8 swap of you write it up. I think the 80 would be fantastic with a more modern and powerful engine.

Wow this is exciting. My 1FZ is currently out of the vehicle and in bits. I'm contemplating the cost of a rebuild, vs finding a replacement from a broken car or going the whole hog and swapping to a v8. Unfortunately crate engines are expensive in the UK.

Good luck will you be doing a similar engine swap? I presume that's a 2UZ?

I looked at an LS3 and gearbox swap with an outfit who specialises in playing such conversions to defenders. The cost was eye watering, but if I had the spare cash then its definitely route I would go. A proper Icon style build!

It's a great engine.

I bought the cleanest 80 1fz I could find last December and have been working though various issues. As you say, I would get a good look at the underside, the boot around the rear glass, round the windscreen and the arches. The 1fz is a fantastic engine but awful on fuel. It will still feel...

They look pretty good

Another interesting product: Front and rear bumpers (with rear wheel holder) made in Poland. Galvanised and powder coated. Front Rear

I see that it's listed for the 80 series 4.2 diesel. Would the 4.5 petrol one really be different?

The later car will be much better on road. Where will you mostly be driving?

Please can I ask if you can make a system for the 4.5 petrol? Thanks

I had a good visit with Hayward and Scott. The gold plated solution is a tubular manifold and exhaust system with a sports cat. I can have the manifold ceramic coated too for heat control. Is there a good solution for removing the EGR?

Well I checked with Toyota on the price of an OEM replacement system.. I needed to sit down afterwards!

Thanks Both, I've put an enquiry into Longlife exhausts. I'll also call H&S as I've previously had one if their systems on a Subaru forester. Edit to say H&S sound like they can do it. Just need to take the truck in.

It's a petrol. I'd really like to replace with stainless. My gun gum bandage repair is working at the moment but it's time to find a replacement.

I had to patch up a join in my exhaust down pipe that was leaking this weekend and it got me looking for a potential replacement system. I can see that free flowing manifolds and stainless exhaust systems are available in Australia still, but very little here. Has anyone got experience of...

Yes Chapelgate was kindly able to provide.

This is great to watch.. for a person with little mechanical abilities!

No problem. The felt itself was near £200 with VAT so be careful with it!!

I'm looking for replacement window rubbers for my 80 series.

My local toyota dealer can get me one for £490.

I just spoke to my local Toyota dealer and they can get them at £1.75 each plus VAT.

Mine is a petrol but both versions are months out of stock and they have no date for new stick sadly.

Thanks. Off Highway Radiator Repairs in Colchester : Colchester Radiator Specialists - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] I'm near Chelmsford in Essex. There is a place in Colchester that looks promising:

There seem to be some after market aluminium options.. but difficult to know how the quality would compare to the original.

Thanks. They are repairing?

Hello All, Does anyone have a recommendation and source for an OEM quality radiator? They seem to be out of stock everywhere I look. thanks