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My 80 series which Ii drove to uganda in november and back without problems ..6500 km!is now hesitating to engage fwd and reverse gear from standstill and I think has become slow in changeing fwd gears inDrive ive checked ATM and was slightly low and I topped up and color is ok. I dont know...

I am having serious problems aligning the oil tube from the turbo to the side of the engine block so I can fit the banjo bolt…mainly no space and danger of breaking the tube connection to the turbo.I have tried all sorts to do this without removing anything else.!!I have removed the exhaust...

I bought a new turbo ..max-speeding rods..and I am having problem as the new studs thread wont fit into the turbo side.The studs are from a full turbo fitting set FA1 PL. I tried the old studs and they too wont fit into the turbo thread!!! Andy one had a similar issue??? David

I have a examined my turbo and all seems fine the only problem is that the actuator lever is totally stuck and immovable..I have tried lubricating and it wont budge.Dhame its a sealed unit!! where can I get a replacement item many thanks for advice David2001

I NOW HAVE TO EITHER TOP UP MY COOLANT OR CHANGE IT TO LATEST RECOMMENDED TYPE FOR MY 100VX. I THINK WHATS IN IS NOT THE RED TYPE AND IM WONDERING IF IT REALLY MATTERS IF I JUST TOP UP WITH THE LATEST RED TYPE AND IM ALSO THINKING I SHOULD CHANGE THERMOSTAT…AS I DONT HAVE HISTORY HENCE THE...

I am in inverness scotland and having trouble sourcing pair of matched batteries for my 100vx what I want is 12V 90Ah and 700A…..anything higher like 95Ah and 800A will be fine but they must be matched! tayna is only talking of a single battery…Halfords haven’t got.. any other sources?? Ebay...

I changed my tank cradle (thanks to B Murphy generosity! ) and also the tank itself! Now after cleaning inlet mani and ports and changing the fuel filter Im ready to bleed the system to start the engine. Can anyone pliz give detail of procedure I should follow….I have put 50 litres of diesel in...

I am considering installing a new turbo on my 100Vx as I am intending to export it to Zimbabwe when all is finished. Its done over 300K km I have no specific known issues but since I di the inlet clean up and saw the oil in the pipes let alone the gunk in all those places I'm wondering whether...

I have located toyota 100 series batteries in Inverness and I am told they are 70Ah..at £112 each which i think is good! My car batteries are rated 90Ah..batteries are flat and Im going to try charging and assessing them.. ...point is was 90Ah an upgrade by last owner and will it be ok to go...

I have been refreshing my 2001 cruiser and now considering the batteries as I hope to start the car in September. I have done an inlet manifold clean up,fitted newTB and drive belts with new AC belt as well.Fitted new shocks and coils and both upper ball joints in front suspension(recommended...

I had to destroy the two nuts on the studs connecting the exhaust manifold to the EGR pipe.I did an inlet clean out!! Where do I get these two nuts as RoughTrax doesn’t stock these.What size are they Its a tight place to work so I may have to struggle and remove studs and buy new ones Any ideas...

Do I really need to remove the whole exhaust manifold>>just to undo these two bolts for the egr pipe that are stuck solid??? thanks for any advice!!! david

Hi all. Cant remove the EGR pipe bolt/nut on my exhaust manifold!!tried heat and hammering still no success help!!! david

Can I use set of Monroe shocks with uprated Pedders rear springs on my 100vx?? Seems a good if I have to carry or pull the occasional load when Im in zimbabwe..roads not too bad even in the country areas. thanks for advice..I am exploring all avenues as presently no available pedders set from...

What alternative kits for AHC conversion are available in UK? Presently Rough trax and Milners do not have anything. I wish a standard ride height ..in fact a little lower would be best for the wife.My tyres are 16” I have limited time off work for the job and originally hoped I would just...

Im needing a fuel tank cradle/guard for my 100vx …diesel4.2 mine is well rusted and dissolved i think someone may be able to do fibreglass??? help and advice welcomed david

I tried to stop the alarm which went off for no obvious reason and found the fob battery was flat.So i tried disconnecting the negative terminal of the left front battery to no avail and so on to the other battery then it stopped.After replacing the fob battery and trying to reprogrammed the fob...