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The 120 has been losing coolant recently, couldn't spot a leak anywhere, but at 214K everything looks like it could be suspect. Various write ups suggest that the water pump should have gone by now. So dug into the piggy bank and treated it to some shiny new bits. There are numerous articles on...

Not going to make it this weekend folks, hope you all have a great time. Ballie and Lily

No cam belt, its the petrol engine chain driven cams.

The seat position sensor sits underneath the seat, and is located close to the seat rails, it sends back information on the seat position on its forward and backward movement. I think Higgy mentions his sensor had faulty wiring, which is the more likely than a broken sensor, and is what was...

I guess that the OEM is probably the way i will end up as the existing has done the high miles without totally failing, and at least I know that it will fit. i will try and take a few photos when i do the job just to keep a record for others. Need to order some rubber hoses first, there are a...

Hello Chaps I am about to change out my water pump, the mileage is at 210K so it must be about ready. I have ordered Toyota OEM, whilst I am at it I thought that I would change the radiator it appears ok, looks a bit tired and after 210K it must be due. Question is has anyone any experience of a...

You have to check each wire from plug to sensor with a multimeter, there was no visible damage on any of the plugs or devices on my seat, however two of the wires were not conducting, broken somewhere in the loom.

Clever idea, that at least gives you a much narrowed down area to look for the fault, it has to be in the drivers seat. If I was looking I would haul out the seat and then you have access to all the devices underneath. Simply check every wire with a multimeter, from plug to device. There is an...

The problem with the airbag issue I had was that the broken wires would sometimes make a connection and the light would stay off for a day or two and then would come on again. This i lived with until MOT time and as its a fail had to find the fix. The light will come on when you turn on the...

Can agree with Higgy, the position sensor wiring under my passenger seat was broken, bit of a bind taking out the seat, but its the only way to get at the wiring properly.

1. Jacob & Raf 2. Jon and Alf (makes times 2 contribution as may not be alone with partners) 3. Nick 4. Steve plus 1 5. Bodie 6. Andy and Maria 7. Sam & Andy plus buddy dog 8. Tonytoyota 9. Steve 10. Garry Rigby 11. B.Ballie and Lily

Proper Job good to see, lucky there was enough meat on the studs to get some purchase, or are they a size smaller now?

Is the platform made with standard 18mm plywood or something a bit more special. Just wondering about the weight.

What are you going to do underneath, lather it up with a couple gallons of sheep sweat?

Add name and quantity to list. First come first served. Happy to bring them to a meet or post. Tony x2 Jacob x2 Andy x2 Beijing Ballie x2

What a platform to start with, looking forward to watching this story unfold with great interest, and i bucket full of envy.

Will be raising a glass tonight , what a legend.

I would not let that amount of rust stop me buying the vehicle, as long as the rest of the thing are agreeable. the question would be are you intending to clean and rust proof it yourself or getting it done by a specialist. There is nothing that looks too far gone in those photographs

What a great weekend, looking forward all ready to the next one which will be the Beacons for us. The Wife is already talking about the next trip and what must be done to the truck beforehand. So success all round, she felt really welcomed by everybody. Cheers All

1) Trev (Sat 1 Sun 1) 2) SteveJB (Sat 2 Sun 2) 3) Sam, Andy and Slobberchops (Sat only) 4) Chris and Claire 2 full belly busters (Sun only) 5) Jacob Sat 1 Sun 1 + 2x rolls for Raf 6) nick Sun 2 rolls 7) Ballie - Sat 2, Sun 2

I think that I may well drop in for this one, had a great time round the riverside fire last time. 1. Andy and Maria. 2. David 3. NIck 4. Bodie 5. TonyToyota 6. Beijing Ballie

Is this for real???? Not sure where to put this so its here, I guess it could be classified as a funny picture. Go to Google Maps, find the Bradworthy Inn in Holsworthy, go to street view, find the house for sale a couple of houses to the left of the Inn, look in the Window. Best caption wins a...

If you put the centre diff lock in and drive slowly in reverse on tarmac put the steering into full lock you will feel the resistance almost as if the steering is heavier, when you disengage the diff lock, and repeat, you will easily feel that it has disengaged.

Hope it is in a better state than mine was

Hey Andy If you want a little more refinement why not try a petrol 120? I know the fuel price is an issue at the moment, which should mean that petrol 120's will be going at a good price, should be able to find a bargain. In the long run if you compare running a diesel against a petrol there is...

Hey Jacob, thanks for the offer, but I have all the components already , except the case which i have just ordered. You should bring the heater with to the meet we can all offer to help. I just enjoy that type of joint effort involves some first class banter.

Have you considered piping the air inlet to the interior of the truck, which will recirculate the air. The idea being to have warm air at the inlet and hopefully using less energy than heating the icy outside air.

Thanks for that, i have got one on order.

Did you build the heater yourself? If so where did you get the box, I am in the process of building something similar.

Welcome Misiek What modifications are you planning to do?

Thats great Thanks I have tried to PM you

I will take it off your hands

Hey Tony Why not try and make something that resembles horse blinkers, should do the trick.

If you are going to use the starter method, its best to isolate the engine so that it will not start, could be noisy???? Worked well on my 120

1. Trev 2. Dandy landy Andy 3. Nick 4. Andy and Maria 5. David 6. Jacob 7. Steve JB 8. Big Chris (Hopefully) 9. Bodie 10. Reinhard 11. KB ( maybe the dog too ) 12. Rich and Lynn 13. Chris 14. Sarah (and Zero) 15. Sam, Andy and Bud 16. Ballie

Hey Tony I have just replaced the front wheel bearings on my 120 after 199000 miles, the drivers side was rumbling and i was told its a wheel bearing by a local mechanic, so i changed out for new and then i could hear the passenger side so changed it also. I would identify it as a rumbling...

Nice find, i could fancy something in October, put me down as a most likely if anything gets organised, Cheers

Thanks for that Rob i think it was dripping into the protection plate and then running out of there when i go up the drive which is on a slope. Hope so anyway, will have a little crawl around later when i have finished repairing my door panel.

First I saw this on my driveway??? Then when i looked underneath I saw this. It looks as if the oil is coming from behind this protection plate, four twelve mm bolts later. I saw this. It looks as if the transfer box front output shaft oil seal has given up. ( after only 197000...

Well Thats everything out, I was surprised the spring clips holding the flexibles came out without any drama. You can see the difference in wear on the nearside pads clearly the one set of pistons has not been working well Time to reassemble, everything came apart nicely, hope it assembles just...

After the brake pipe saga at Avalanche last weekend, a big thanks to all those that helped out in one way or another. For detail see below. The front right brake pipe failed at the base of the coiled section. I now have this little lot to play with today. I will try and take a few photos as i...