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    Mismatched tyre sizes: any advice?

    I've had a couple of flat tyres and I can't find tyres the same size as what I need where I am right now. I have 275/70R16 tyres but the spare alternatives I have are 265/75R16 or 265/70R16. Both are worn, so after doing a bit of maths have decided to put the 265/75 one on (front right). Even...
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    6000km in 7 weeks in East Africa. What to service and when?

    Hi all, I've just driven from northern Tanzania to Pemba in Mozambique the long way round, through Malawi. With detours and side trips, it's been 5,700km since leaving. I've been keeping to speeds under 100kph and I had all the filters and engine oil done before leaving. I put in Donaldson...
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    Not starting when hot - what are the possible causes?

    Hello, I would really appreciate some expertise on this. My 1996 GX (HZJ80, manual) doesn't start when the engine is hot. My mechanic thought this was a problem with the starter motor, so cleaned the brushes and said that would solve it. It seemed to, but only for a bit (or maybe I didn't even...
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    Broken spring: new springs throughout or just front ones? And raise?

    Hi, This is my '96 HZJ80 which I love but has given me all sorts of problems. In that picture I'd been driving on pretty bad roads around Lake Natron without noticing this had happened: It's one of the front springs. I'd only just replaced all four shocks (Tokico, bought locally). Spares...
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