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My bad, I didn’t read the post properly. Lol Just pod out for the BFGs, they are the best.

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m63b0s13304p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_20_inch_R20_inch_-_285_50_20_285_50R20 Loads of choice about.

Import one from Japan

In a word no, I spoke to the lad last week. He bought a new second hand ECU and had it coded, but it still won’t start. The snap on reader won’t connect still either.

A friend of mine has reversed the polarity on a 2004 100 series 1HD-FTE and now the car is dead. I went to see the car today and initially the dashboard had no lights but but the engine would turn over. After some investigation we found 2 blown fuses (1 in the engine bay and one in the cab) and...

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I hope you didn’t jet wash it too hard.

Sorry to hear this. RIP Chris

Had this on my dads old 80, it’ll be the abs kicking in. You could pull the abs fuse and see if it stops to confirm.

That’s not bad in my opinion and I’ve seen a lot worse. If it’s the spec you want and the price is ok then I’d go for it.

Hello and welcome 1997 80 series 4.2 (sorry Tony)

My brother had a 120 and comparing it to the 80 it definitely felt lighter duty plus it was also going rotten on the sills after 10 years. Plus side was the 6 speed manual box. (I wish the 80 had a 6th lol) 100 series at the moment seems the Best Buy if you can find a decent one. 80 prices seem...

Hello, Find the best 80 you can here. If not import one from Japan. If you can’t afford a decent one then save up till you can. That’s my advice. Colorados seem to rot worse than the 4.2s and you’ll always deep down wish you had the big engine variant.

In America the truckers mix a gallon of engine oil into a tank of diesel to add protection to the engine that the modern clean fuels don’t give. Petrol I suspect is a bad idea.

I drove across to Germany this weekend in the van and diesel was 2.38 Euro in parts of Belgium and Germany. It’ll probably end when putin gets what he wants.

I’ve been quite into VWs for a while and I have the full Vagcom diagnostics with coding capabilities (same as dealer) so I’m a little confused as to how a specialist independent wouldn’t have it. It cost just under £1k. It definitely sounds like the MD has had your pants down a little tbh.

If we weren’t such lazy, useless clowns we could carry on with the North Sea gas. The Russians would walk all over us anyway…. This country is f**ked. Then you have the war mongering yanks…..

So we’re pretty much reliant on Soviet gas in this country then we start to alienate the gas producer. Sounds like a solid plan to me. I was always taught “don’t bite a hand that feeds you”.

I’ve been on eBay since 2005 and bought and sold a vast amount of stuff. Never had any cash back shite and I’ve always used PayPal.

I organised the import of a 95 1HD FT for my dad from Japan a couple of years ago, I’d well recommend it. If you’re looking for a Aufo then it’s easy picking. Manuals are rare out there and took me 6 months to find. Condition was unbelievable.

Holy shite that is expensive. Nice truck though. Will any of our Aussie friends tell us how much that is worth over there? It’s nearly $100k AUD !!! :fearscream:

Start by looking for another one ? Seriously though you’re brave taking that on. I’d run for the nearest hill. You’d best get Garry80 of speed dial.

This is horrible news and I wish you my best going forward. I’m not active of this forum much but over the years I’ve found many of your posts useful and informative. P.s don’t sell your 80 to the cruiser king lol

I’d get rid of the Dacia and call it done lol

I order most my genuine stuff off a website called Amayama. It comes in from Japan or UAE. Good prices and perfect every time.

Nice truck that

The one my dad imported 3 years ago cost £15k plus VAT, but it was a manual so It took some finding. Probably more now though. Not cheap although its the best driving 80 I've ever driven.

Speak to Torque GT in the south west. They can give you access to the Japanese auction system so you can look though the cars available. If you’re looking for an Auto then you’ll have plenty of choice. Manuals are hard to come by. Once you’ve seen something your interested in then they can send...

Triple lock was an option, but if you insist on a locked car then just be aware that some people in Japan have fitted a switch to the dash to make it look like it has them. Always get this double checked. Stay away from cars Hokkaido as they salt the roads there and cars do rust. Generally the...

Probably supposed to be £14k I’m guessing

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Yes driven straight to Wisbech Andy lol

Don’t forget the quality fitted checkerplate on the rear quarters. I have a barge pole somewhere if anybody wants to borrow it.

Your idea of half decent and mine are quite far apart lol That looks like a typical rotten wreak but I suppose it’ll still bring £5-6k I’d guess.

I’ve just read though this project. Very Nice work

Like this ? https://images.app.goo.gl/GQ3dhVAzTcjqt5LE6

I understand the temptation with prices as they are. I can’t see prices coming down any time soon as vehicles like these aren’t being made any more. I mean Toyota can’t even sell the new 300 here can they. Although I agree if someone came at me with a crazy price then I’d sell it and import...

Ok we’re not talking Land Rover rot box but pretty dam rusty. You may drop on a diamond in the rough but they are thin on the ground. I’d rather pay £15k for an import petrol than £8k for a tarted up green laned UK car. Majority of the Japanese cars are used as show off toys and have never...

The problem is that the price of the diesel 80s is dragging up the petrol ones. People know exactly what these cars are worth now adays and it’s certainly a sellers market. Personally if you’re set on a petrol then recommend importing one from Japan. 90% of the cruisers over here are rotten...

For sale 80 Stainless Exhaust 2.5” Custom made, good condition. Designed to fit the 95-97 1HD-FT Will need some new gaskets. £100 Collection Staffordshire

Congratulations on your 80

That’s fair enough and I’m sorry if I seem sharp. I haven’t been on here for a while and I seem to notice a steam of new folk asking for 80s, so it baffles me to understand why you’d want to sell your mint truck.

But if you don’t like driving her car would she swap it? I know mine wouldn’t lol So I’ll be exactly the same. It’s my 80 and the wife is welcome to drive it but not pass judgment on how it drives. Wait till the new Hilux starts going wrong (which it will) and as Karl has said I guarantee...

“Hears a whip crack” My wife doesn’t like driving my 80 but if her car is off the road then I’m sure it’ll beat walking….

The exhaust is a PPD full system from Auz and it’s nice quality. I’ve had to modify the tail section to fit my 1997 car as the system is designed for the 12 valve cars. Yes I turned the pump up a touch.

Another vote for the pickup. I had to buy a new sender as it was in a right state. Mart

Still going with this now fitted a PDI intercooler and a 3” exhaust.