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Thanks both for your suggestions. I finally, with the help of the mechanics I use located the cause - it is a leaking inlet manifold. What appears to have happened is the gasket shrunk and the bolts came loose. The bolts have now been tightened which has greatly reduced the noise, but there...

Thanks for the suggestion Shayne. Are these far enough from the engine so as not to be affected by engine temperature as opposed to outside air temperature. I guess the issue the mechanics have is that if the motor is revved when stationary there is not turbo noise at all, it is only when it is...

Thanks for the advice. Any idea where I could get the new hoses from - not sure how many are needed even. The mechanics I use have not been able to visually find any leaks so far, but my guess is the leak must be very small, otherwise warm outside temperature would not seal it. The fact that...

Thanks for the replies. The hoses and clips have not been replaced yet - the mechanics where I take it say they cannot get the parts to do it. Any suggestions where they could get the parts are most welcome - not a Toyota dealer of course - costs way too much. The air filter is original. The...

This issue has been bugging me for over 2 years now and continues even after a complete professional turbo rebuild/recondition and visual inspections by mechanics. During colder weather especially as we approach winter the turbo is extremely loud when it hits turbo boost, so loud in fact that...

There are usually a few for sale on Piston Heads. Never bought one from there - owned mine from new in 1998.

Thanks for the advice. Actually I have got a slow fluid leak from the front offside - drops of fluid on the drive - so that may be something to do with the issue too. I am going to take it in to have the steering rack looked at - bushes, seals etc.

So I took my car in for its MOT today which it passed without any issues. I also asked them to check everything mentioned here for the steering issues. He thinks it is the steering rack causing the handling issues. Question - as this seems to be an expensive job for a new rack - which he...

Thanks for the clarification. It must have been the 80 series I was reading about. Had one of them for years before the 100, that was an awesome car too. I wont bother with the steering tack then from what you say.

Steering box Thanks again for all the replies and advice I am taking the car to the mechanics with a list of things to check as suggested here. I have also read that the steering box can also benefit from tightening/adjustment - is this the case and is it worth adding to the list?

Thanks - Is AHC adjusted manually or with something that plugs in to the computer?

Can this box also adjust AHC settings or is it diagnostics only?

Can I jump in with a quick question here. Ref another thread I am currently sorting out steering/handling issues with my car. The AHC fluid has been replaced and suspension seems firm although slightly lower on front nearside. I have noticed however that in the past - I have owned it 18 years...

I had the wheel alignment adjusted about 6 months ago and now seems perfect. On A smooth surface it runs as straight as an arrow and there is no abnormal tyre wear. On a less than smooth surface and often when braking the wheels feel as if they are being yanked from side to side as of play in...

Thanks very much everyone. There seems to be plenty of possibilities to investigate which I will do. I want the car handling as well as it always did. Any other suggestions most welcome.

I have owned my 100 series from new - nearly 18 years and 122K miles - and used to it handling as if on rails even at high speed. I could drive it like a sports car with confidence. Over the last few thousand however miles the steering/handling has felt progressively less positive and less...

Thanks very much everyone for all your excellent comments and advice. A lot to absorb and check but I will get on with it. One fact is certain - AHC leaves a lot to go wrong over time and miles. I definitely see the attraction of the suspension conversion kits such as Pedders. Anyone any...

Thanks very much for this Bob. Very informative. As for your questions regarding the ride height - when I switch to "low" the light flashes on "low" and then stops flashing, but the ride height did not seem to change. When I switched it to "normal" the "normal" light flashes and then stops...

Thanks for your reply desertrogue. My car does in fact have AHC. It was actually one of the first seven official dealer 100 series in Britain when I bought it, so I guess AHC has been fitted to the model from then. I dont see any leaks but I have noticed that my car handles and feels...

Just completed a 3000 mile trip and I noticed that the car was not handling as well as usual. Specifically it lacked road feel/feedback particularly on the front nearside which also seems to have more movement over bumps, braking etc. Also the car feels looser like it is over-steering turning...

Thanks for all the advice and info everyone. Also noticed this morning that the car is over-steering on right hand turns. Not sure if that ties in with the other symptoms. Also when the steering wheel is centred it steers right. Found a place this morning that specialises in wheel alignment...

Is it true that only the front wheels are adjustable on the 100 series? If the tracking, castor or camber are out, will it cause the car to drift to one side as well as potential tyre wear? Thanks.

I had my wheels balanced by my usual garage who are generally excellent. Checked my tyres this morning and noticed that there is a lot of scrubbing type wear on the outer edge of the front offside tyre. I also noticed that there appears to be bits of rubber missing in little evenly spaced...

My turbo was reconditioned by Midland Turbo: http://www.midlandturbo.com/ I was very impressed with the quality of their work and professionalism throughout and would highly recommend them. The cost was £180 + VAT. Had Their been core damage to the turbo - there wasnt in my case - it would...

Thanks very much for your advice - I will go off and carry out some tests. Good to know only front wheel alignment is required as well.

The steering on my 100 series is pulling very slightly to the left to the point constant right hand pressure is needed to correct it. It brakes in a straight line and no obvious tyre wear. I am tempted to gave the wheels aligned but the garage reckons it is best to align all 4 wheels which...

Thanks very much both - I will have that checked out.

As a sequel to this I eventually had the turbo removed from the car, sent away to be completely reconditioned - bearings, balancing etc - there was no core damage - yet the same noise still persists. I have owned the car from new and covered 115K in it and the noise only appeared 500 miles...

Thanks very much for your comments and observations :)

I had my car serviced recently and the garage overfilled the sump to about 15 mm over the maximum mark. This is measured after the engine is cold and been standing for a couple of hours. The issue is being corrected of course by draining some oil out before driving it much further, but my...

I know Turbo Technics - many years ago they did a full turbo add on and engine balance on a Ford Sierra Sapphire Ghia - they did an excellent job. Thanks - I have emailed them but no reply yet.

I would still appreciate any recommendations for turbo repair/exchange/reconditioning businesses. Only quote so far is £480 + VAT for completely rebuilt unit from Midland Turbo.

Thanks for the advice Gary - worth looking in to at the same time as exchanging the turbo.

Ever since I have owned the vehicle I have had houses where I can pull up on the drive and switch off, which is more or less what I did. For trips out of course it always involved parking, so yes, the turbo would spool down. I have always driven it hard but not on the limits and not doing...

I dont tow at all. Also I have owned the Land Cruiser myself from new and always looked after it, service etc. The turbo bearings are on the way out so must be an oil issue. In retrospect it would probably be best to change the oil every 3000 miles instead of the 6000 that I have been doing...

The issue is though if it does blow it could cause further damage, especially if it loses oil. My car - owned from new in 1998 - has done 114K miles, so if a reconditioned turbo will give me the same again it is a good investment.

After increasing turbo noise I have determined that the cause is the turbo blades touching the turbo housing, presumably due to worn bearings. What would be the most inexpensive and reliable way of fixing the turbo? I am assuming that an exchange reconditioned unit or having mine...

Over the last year or so my 100 series - 1998 4.2 TD with 112K miles - has developed a progressively louder noise on acceleration that kicks in at around 1700 RPM under load. The noise definitely sounds like turbine whistle and not mechanical. Other observations: after a service and oil...

I owned an 80 series that colour before I bought the 100 - that was a great car as well :)

Thanks Bob for this and your other reply. Yes it is an auto box. This could not have happened at a worse time as I am leaving tomorrow for 1000+ miles of driving, and I am not a mechanic. The car only has 111,000 on the clock which is not a lot for one of these. From what I have read generally...

Thanks Thommo. I have noticed a few other factors on the clunk which happens only when taking the foot off the pedal, and then accelerating again: 1. Does not happen when engaging forward or reverse drive. I have read that worn UJ's would probably do this. 2. Does not happen until the engine...

I have just been for a drive and noticed that the clunk only happens when the engine warms up. "Clunk" is probably not the best way to describe it - there is more or a "thud" or "jolt" as opposed to any mechanical sounding or metallic noise, as if the drive train taking up slack somewhere.

Thanks very much grant. It is reassuring to know the diff lock has not caused any issues. As for the clunk - it only happens when I take my foot all the way off the accelerator and then back on again - not at any other time. If I ease my foot back on the accelerator it is usually fine as well...

I am going on a long journey tomorrow and would appreciate a quick answer to this. While cleaning inside my Amazon VX 100 Series I accidentally pushed the centre diff lock button. I did not notice until I had driven about 4 miles on roads around several corners when the steering got very...