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He has asked that I don’t post his details just yet as he wants the work to be finished first. I had several quotes for the work from various body repairers in the area. One example being Tricket Welding who are known for quality work. What they all said though is that the quote isn’t fixed as...

Sunroof doesn’t drain into the rear quarter. The drain hose exits through a bung. My sills are also pretty good. Only rust is at the rear well away from the sunroof drain and likely spread from the rear arch.

Yeh absolutely. I am removing all plastic trim and filling the holes. Also replacing all rubber bungs. The rear windows are gullwings on mine and they leak! They are coming out and being resealed. A few extra holes are also being added to facilitate application of wax oil.

I wish I could do it myself. I am using someone local. He is a master blacksmith and artist, who also happens to own an 80!

Arches being clearanced. This is being done for three reasons. It removes some rust without needing to be rebuilt. It removes the lip that fills with mud and is a rust trap. And it provides clearance for me to run a wider tyre without having to drop my bump stops. This last one is because the...

Rear quarters being rebuilt

Thought I’d document my repairs here. I’ve known for a while I had a few areas of rust but they took a turn for the worst last year. Truck is now having all rust properly repaired. I am also having the arches clearanced so I can run a wider tyre. Rear lower quarters first.

I had a set of sliders sat in the garage for 6 years before I sold them. After driving extensive lanes across England and Wales, and 1,000s miles of off-road trails across Europe and Russia, I have never once needed a set of sliders. For the cost of a set of sliders I would imagine there are...

Much cheaper on eBay Denso Alternator Fits Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Land Cruiser Amazon DAN1114 | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

It’s not coming to the U.K. Not sure about elsewhere in Europe. We will be getting the new 250 though which looks to be a proper return to form for the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Sounds like it could be a good option…..

Unfortunately I just haven’t the right experiences to trust getting something made will be made to an appropriate spec for the 80 and how it is used. An OEM prop is properly balanced and constructed and can take the stress the 80 is subjected to when used as I do. I have had some poor...

I am in for the same. As I understand it you need the whole prop. Front section won’t be enough. It is possible to source second hand but you take your chances... I am still undecided as don’t want to find myself needing another one. Good option from over the pond would be Brand New Rear Drive...

Based on my experience I’d definitely warn against a cheap replacement. I bought a new alternator from Roughtrax and it’s lasted less than 12 months. If you’re keeping the vehicle for a while I’d invest in a quality replacement or rebuild.

My understanding is that if EGTs are within ‘safe’ limits the 1hz is probably okay at 17psi but it is a big if. I don’t believe it is possible for EGTs at 17psi of boost to be anywhere near safe without a good intercooler. Is your EGT probe in the manifold? If you are managing your EGTs within...

There’s also nothing specialist about changing a Land Cruiser head gasket. Anyone with experience can do it. Just ensure they are happy to use OEM parts which you can easily source via Amayama or Partsouq, and use the FSM specs. There are very detailed write-ups available listing all possible...

I have a 2way indeflate. One of the few ‘gadgets’ actually worth having. Hardly used in UK but used 100s times on 6-month trip. Makes airing up and down much easier.

Not quite. The air in the intercooler has already been pressurised (i.e. compressed) by the turbo. This is why it gets hot and why an intercooler helps by cooling the pressurised air. If you get a leak it is a boost leak and you lose power. Your engine needs pressurised air, not air at...

I’d suggest reading through this thread, especially the first 20-30 pages or so https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-official-1hdt-intercooler-thread.514067/ There is extensive data testing a2a, w2a, and top vs front mount. All data converges on front mount a2a being the optimal set-up by a...

All good here thanks. Just got back from a 6 month tour of the Balkans. Hope you’re all good. I’m keen to come back to Portugal soon, be good to catch up and drive some trails.

Yep, will be a voltage issue. Either alternator or cable as suggested

I may be wrong but my understanding is FTE pump runs higher line pressure than the FT pump in which case the injectors will not work…

I’m in the process of finding someone to do mine…..

I do….. Ping me a PM and we can discuss if you’re interested. Here’s a link to the initial build. Evolution of a trailer - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

12-14psi is considered the ‘safe’ limit for a stock turbo though some have run it much higher….