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Here is what I did on my KZJ78 I have finally finished rebuilding my front hubs and converting from electric locking hubs to manual ones. Thanks to everyone for the advice. I thought I would share what I did to overcome the fact that the manual wheel hubs i.e. the part the wheel bolts to and...

I decided to cut and make a sleave for the centre section to make it easier to get over the chassis. No idea why it is not made like this in the first place. I had some spare pipe that was the same ID as the toyota OD.

A little write up on rebuilding the transfer case. Firstly, I must Thank Otramms YouTube channel for a very informative rebuild video. OTRAMM VIDEO. Although I have an automatic gearbox it is almost the same procedure. Along with the workshop manual this was a great help. I did the job in-situ...

Ah thanks Iwan, If the pipes are salvagable I will leave alone. But I will probably just vent the fuel cap and block up the small pipes at the tank end. What an over engineered system! Graeme

But if there is a breather then there can be no vacuum? And diesel fuel systems send unused fuel back to the tank via a return pipe. If you car won't start when down to a 1/4 tank it would suggest the breater is blocked.

One job in the pipeline (excuse the pun) involves removing the fuel tank. I have never seen a set up like it. Multiple pipes going to and fro the tank from the filler neck. I am used to the main filler and a single breather pipe. My question therefore is can I 'delete' the other pipes and have a...

As has been said what a tedious job. I needed to remove mine as I am rebuilding the transfer case in the vehicle. I got it up on ramps at the front and almost as high at the back on chassis stands. I also loosened the fuel pipes so I could maneouver the pipe. What a stupid design! I hope I can...

Thanks Tom, I guess I should be more specific as I am based in Dorset so Sussex and Kent are a bit too far. Regards Graeme

After replacing the whole front-end wheel bearings etc, I still have the rumbling that I thought was the wheel bearings. So now I think it is the rear transfer case output shaft bearing. I have removed the rear prop shaft and the noise has gone. I can move the prop shaft flange at the gearbox...

I have finally finished rebuilding my front hubs and converting from electric locking hubs to manual ones. Thanks to everyone for the advice. I thought I would share what I did to overcome the fact that the manual wheel hubs i.e. the part the wheel bolts to and houses the bearings are longer on...

Hi Iwan, I can't seem to find them on the Milner site. It's as if there isn't enough thread on the stub axle! So would you send me a link please. Also with the spacer will it not alter the position of the disc and then the caliper won't fit? A right pain this is...I will get around it though...

Thanks Iwan, have you got a reference for the spacer incase I need it? Graeme

Thanks for the replies. I have been away so have only just seen them. The wheel bearings have been slipping on the stub axle and thus knackered that, hence I need a new one. The cv joint doesn't look good so I am replacing that as well. All the above parts were correct and cross referenced by...

Thanks for the replies, I have bought some JB Weld and will fill and sand. JB Weld is very good stuff so should do the job. I don't know the history of the vehicle so took a bit of a chance. I have no intension of wading much. As far as the swivel hubs go I am replacing all bearings and seals...

as far as I know it can be weak starter motor, weak batteries, bad wiring conection, bad earth, sticking solonoid. Starters can be rebuilt but if the armature windings are weak then the motor will loose its power...I am not a mechanic but this is what I have been led to believe and as I said...

Thanks Clive, I have attached a photo. as you will se the groove is quite deep and goes in the direction the wheel revolves not with the steering.

I am renovating my front hubs and having stripped everything down, the ball on the end of the axle (I am not sure what it's called) where the swivel fits has a groove in it that goes around the circumference. Is this normal on Toyotas? I know that Landrovers are totally smooth. Also landrover...

Can anyone help me find the hubs from a Hilux to fit my KZJ78 What I thought was a wheel bearing gone turns out to be the hub shaft. Also the electric hubs have been butchered so I might as well replace everything and have manual hubs. So if anyone knows of anyone breaking or a breaker please...

I am sure this has been covered before and there are a lot of cures on the net. I thought I would just say what I have done to fix the problem with my automatic gearbox drain plug. Quite simply (if you have any tapping experience). I drilled it out to 10.5mm and tapped with a 12x1.75 tap, This...

Thanks Tommo, It is to the right to remove. Similar to to a lot of these style handles but as I said I did not want to force anything. You are right about disconnecting the rod. Regards Graeme

I am trying to remove the small rear door panel and I cannot for the life of me see what I am missing! Having removed the screw in the door handle I cannot get the surround off. I can unpop all the panel fixings but it holds fast on the handle. Does anyone know what I am missing? I am loathed to...

If you are in the UK Laptops direct Laptops Direct - Laptops | PCs | Monitors | Tablets | Phones - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] have good deals at times. Their A1 refurbished can save you a fortune and are only unused returns. I have no connection to the company but have used them and am typing...

One more question does anyone know which speaker cables are positive. So far I have got to the back cables which are grey and grey with a blue stripe. At a guess the blue stripped one is positive but can anyone confirm? Regards Graeme

I have had a similar problem with my Iveco. New starter motor fixed it. Even a repairer said it happens sometimes, and he was not trying to sell me a new unit! I don;t know if it is the same with the Toyotas but the new unit was smaller and lighter and as a consequence easier to fit and better...

I have the same problem but on the opposite side. A bodywork guy said it often happens after a new screen is fitted and they scratch the paint. Graeme

Keeping busy is healthy. too much time to think and dwell (unless thinking about projects, holidays, camping and food) is not! As has been said before you get an impressive amount of work done. Just don't strain yourself. Regards Graeme

Morning Chris, Have you found out about the dog bones yet? Graeme

I am new to Toyota 4wd systems and this is the first automatic I have driven so have a few questions. The 4wd indicator lamp flashes when I either engage the 4wd switch to the right of the steering wheel or the low ratio gearstick. I have been told the light should stay on which is logical...

Speakers will be going in the front doors then! My rear windows still don't go down at all as I have not managed to find the time to find the problem. All jobs added to the list and I will update threads with problems solved as and when they are. Graeme

Thanks Steve that's a great help. I am surprised that the aerial on mine is not electric considering the age. I can't see any evidence of there being one so maybe it was an option. Graeme

What have people done regarding stereos...It looks like a double DIN would fit ? I don't mind single DIN but the small cubby hole under the stereo in a bit of a waste of space. Also what about the aerial, mine is just a manual one. Has anyone got tips for a replacement? Also there are places...

Has anyone done this repair? Just at the top corner of the windscreen I have a hole! Looks like a windscreen out job. I am wondering about glueing a piece of steel in. I don't want to bodge it but modern day adhesives are very good. I am thinking of PU adhesive (Sikaflex or similar). It would...

Thanks Chris. Graeme

Only just seen your reply Chris! Don't know how I missed it. Would you sell me a pair? Regards Graeme

Thank you Shayne, I know Semley well having worked there many moons ago! Regards Graeme

Well now I am going to try to get a refund...They have put the correct specificatons into the computer controlled machine and set it to that. It's still not correct. They now tell me the front tie rod is seized! But the tracking is spot on! The camber is out and they say there is no adjustment...

This was a good find cheap and no charge for postage (on my small order) I bought the square hole bumper screw grommets. https://www.vehicleclips.co.uk/ Graeme

Not QF No way! It was Protyre they are normally okay. No chance of recharging me unless they want a bill for my time waiting for them to get it wrong 3 times so far! I will see what they say tomorrow about it.

Would someone be able to confirm the steering geometry settings for my KZJ78 please. Are they as the manual downloaded from this forum? After the fitting of the new tyres and the setting of said geometry the truck now pulls badly to the left. The tyre place said they had the vehicles...

Thanks very much Tel Boy for the deciphering and thanks to everyone else for your help. Looks like I will be saving for a diff lock! regards Graeme

Thanks for the replies...just got it back from having the cam belt changed so haven't jacked it up yet but here is the number from the VIN plate. Axle/Trans A343F G284 So can someone decipher that for me please. Regards Graeme

Hi Chris, Thanks for the welcome. Have you got some of the spreader bars for sale? If so how much? Regards Graeme

Very interesting subject. Before I bought my Toyota I had read a lot about the terrible handbrake design. Strange that Mr Toyota should use this design. I have been told it is used on some Volvo's. So rekindling this thread what are the options as I am going to refurbish the brake system...

Simply as the title says. How do I know if my KZJ78 as a limited slip rear diff? I know there is no diff lock. Regards Graeme