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I just ordered a compromise sill protection called a "rock rail". They weigh 25# a pair, and are remarkably good low profile protection, gaining extra clearance in the process. They are low profile, as you can see, can bear the weight of the vehicle, despite being attached to the sill, and...

So, I bought my US spec petrol 4.5L 1996 80 series January last year, and since that time, I've been busy replacing everything consumable and degradable. The PO had basically refilled fuel and changed oil, but nothing else for 20 years. The last month or so it developed a shudder, which would...

They blocked this forum at work, and have been at work nearly continuously since last I spoke. Minus time for a trip to Normandy last week.

After a long hiatus from the board, I'm still alive and kicking. Let me talk to my lovely bride and see if she might be interested. We are marrying off our youngest daughter in the US the last week of June, so don't know if finances will be recovered by then.

I'm also in the market for rock sliders. I took my wife out off-roading this last Sunday, and she loved it, minus the climbing in and out of the rig. This provides me a great excuse for a pair of sliders. Plus, I hit a rock which slightly damaged my exhaust and cracked a flange, which added a...

No kidding. It doesn't fit correctly, and the first time you go through some heavy bush or have a slight impact, that thing will bend back into your body work and create more damage. I've heard them referred to as "damage multipliers".

The 3FE series 80s are low powered, easy to work on and dead nuts reliable. The 1FZ-FE engine has a couple minor issues that need looked after, specifically the PHH (Pesky Heater Hose) and the head gasket. Either engine can make it to 400,000 miles with proper maintenance.

You've made me miss my 70 series, now. One more thing to get, I guess.

I love the 70s. A mite underpowered for most, it'll get the job done if you aren't in a hurry. They are also not as refined as 80s and up, but most rural people do not care for that. I know I don't.

Regardless of the actual size of the hole, be advised that in this case, drilling oversize is a Good Thing. And that goes for the bolts as well; there is no "rule" that the snorkel holes have to be a tight fit, and slightly oversized holes make it a lot easier to make the snorkel fit the wing...

I can't argue with any of that. Will put some brain power into it, but travelling individual, while meeting up at Clive's place sounds fun as well. I really like just being with my wife on the road. :)

From where we live, Budapest is a natural halfway point. And racing to get there in an 80 series makes no sense whatsoever. I think a relatively slow trip sounds nice.

Sounds good. Ellen is excited at the possibility.

I just received a new filler cap in the mail. I expect the canister should be here by the end of the week. Each day I look at an old-fashioned map to see what new trails I can take to and/or from work.

I'm a tentative "yes" with one caveat. My wife is an anti-camper, which means we'll be engaging non-camping accomodations en route, should we be able to go.

Here are some snaps from my daily commute. The downside of living here for some is the extremely rural nature of the terrain. Which to me is an upside.

You were less than an hour from me. This time of year, the campgrounds near Regensburg are a better deal; the Dutch have largely returned home and the Danube is wonderful. I'll see if I can arrange leave and join in a future endeavor. This year I was busy doing airborne ops near you; we dropped...

I think I've found the culprit as far as the hamfist shippers breaking the cap. Seems my charcoal canister is either plugged or the check valves are stuck. As a result, my gas cap is a bear to get off, I'm having hard starts and am noticing a lack of "umph" going up mountain trails. The...

hahahaha!!!!!

Thanks. BTW, my first "off road" picture. Technically, I was off road by about a foot.

Thanks! Well, today was the big day. Drove down to Regensburg and met with the moving company, which hired Polish movers. They looked extremely sheepish when I approached them. First thing I noticed was that the hood wasn't down all the way. Somehow, they managed to break my hood release. Not...

So, Marjan just got released from "shipping jail" today. Seems my business and the shipper got into a fistfight over billing procedures, so it got to sit at Bremerhaven for a week. Delivery should be soon. Oddly enough, I went on a walk around my new neighborhood in our German village, where I...

4.5 petrol engines should run 400k miles, or 600k km easy. They are actually designed to go 600k miles/900k km, provided you hold up your end of the maintenance. The PHH or "Pesky Heater Hose" is a one time replacement with a silicone unit for o/a $30. The head gasket is 100% an overheating...

"Slightly shorter 90" I laughed despite myself right there. Sorry it happened, but glad you got there safe.

It is enthusiastically raining along the route in Germany. Don't know if they are past yet, but hope they are careful.

I'd love to be going with, or even to meet you all at Parsberg, but unfortunately, I am working until 5 pm. Good travels!

This is mainly a Europe/Australia site, but a few Americans on here. Good luck on your sale. I'm always curious to see a midwestern series 80; not a lot of them out there.

For everyone coming down the A3 on the 15th; just be aware that is a Bavarian holiday (Assumption of Mary) marking the start of the fest season and that traffic will be awful. It's also right slap in the middle of caravanning season, so be advised. I assume that the Landcruiser crowd are on...

Will your trip be to the Munich BMW plant? If so, I love Munich. My wife and I live just north of there and went there yesterday on the train. If you get the chance, arrange for a tour of the National Museum downtown as well as the satellite aviation museum in Oberschleissheim. Both are easy to...

I've been in this phase of Landcruiser ownership more than once. But each time I solved the problem, it stayed solved, and I returned to LC owner happiness.

That is beautiful. Always wanted one of those.

My thoughts as well. Sounds like the center diff is locked. Either that, or a seriously mis-aligned front end.

When in the states, you really need to sign up for IH8Mud forum. A better bunch of land cruiser friends you will never find. Here's hoping your head is ok.

Not really possible at this time, but for sure we will make the trip. Business is really hopping right now, with the first chance for a break around Christmas.