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I think that was meant to be Jim

This is my 20th post, what goodies will be unlocked I wonder!!!

Watching with great interest, It reminds me of when I restored a 1957 series 1 Landrover, that ended up with a V8 and power steering and won many trials. Does he/she have a name yet

Yep, 1st snow fall and freezing temperatures at near sea level this year.

The log book says LANDCRUISER COLOR GX TD A ESTATE so I assume COLOR means Colorado.

It has manual switch for diff lock, I will check log book tomorrow when I get home, I will take a couple of pics in the morning when it's daylight

My 2000 L/C has "Colorado" on an oval badge on each side back window but has "Prado" on the rear door handle, is this normal or could the door have been replaced at some time.

Another result!!! I did order a new neutral safety switch (84540-51010) from China via eBay for £60 inc DHL express delivery which only took 2 days with no import duty or Vat. Just in case the one off the scrapper didn't work. What surprised me was it is a genuine Toyota part, not a cheap...

Success!!! The correct neutral switch came today and the new box drives perfect, just needed a slight position adjustment on the neutral switch because the drive light was flashing and it didn't start in neutral (only started in park) The scrap guy did say it was a good box as he had driven it...

Hey Sar that's great thank you

I think I've Sussed it, there is a 2-pin connector and screw in thermostat on the pipe just at it leaves the box, so I guess this will also be the "flow" direction of the ATF. Just removed the sump pan from the old box and took off the strainer, what a state that was in, I'm going to replace the...

A/T box overheated and burnt the ATF black whilst towing 2 tons, changed the fluid and it did the same next day, (box now replaced and almost ready to road test) However, the temperature warning light did not come on and I need to test this circuit, where is the sensor located? Also I've added a...

Well the saga continues and my L/C is still high and dry on the vehicle ramp at the garage, Nippon auto spares sent the wrong neutral switch even though I gave them the part number, should get the correct one on Monday they said. So I decided to take advantage of my car being stuck on the ramp...

anybody know the torque settings for the diffs and transfer box drain and fill plugs please.

I have managed to locate a replacement used switch from Nippon Auto Spares in Derby for £90 which I will get tomorrow so not even going to try the bypass routine, the breaker man who sold me the box is also giving me a refund for the switch. As I have discovered there are at least 2 versions of...

Point taken Rich, I've had issues not using OEM parts on my Mercruiser boat engine so I guess your right.

Cheers Richard, I,ve had a look but the cheapest was 3 times the cost of the one I found on eBay, item 281836593187 However it is not genuine Toyota but it has 12m warranty.

Thanks guys, I tried the website but access denied somehow. I think I will go the route of fitting a new switch, I can get a new one from China for less than£50 but it might take a week or so, I'm going to check with a meter what terminals close when the micro-switch on the old box clicks as you...

Hey Richard, how do I get hold of Karl or PM him, I can't figure it out on the forum pages? Jim

Hi Richard, I could swap the loom/plug from the doner vehicle if it's still available, I spoke to the breaker man but he is not at the yard till tomorrow to check, I have used a couple of on-line used spares and quotes for a replacement switch which have come back at around £100 Regards Jim

Hi all, I need to do a temporary bypass on the neutral safety switch until I get a replacement switch, (84540-51010) I would prefer to do it on the plug that connects to the switch on the auto box but don't know which pins to jump, there are 8 of them? Or if it's easier can I do it under the...

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