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  1. Andy

    80 series koni shocks foc

    I have a pair of front & pair of rear konis that havnt been used, I’ve had them kicking about the garage in the way for ages & ages, a bit scratchet up from being in the way for ages! can’t find the bushes but I imagine they’d be easily available. they, I think are suitable for a non lifted...
  2. Andy

    Turbo & injection pump upgrade

    well, the old girl is back up and running tonight I have over the last couple of weeks replaced the turbo with a new green wheel Gturbo from aus, fitting that was pretty straight forward, new exhaust manifold studs made that easier too, a word of advice though is to fit the new inlet pipe to...
  3. Andy

    Injection pump removal

    I am in the process of removing my injection pump to have it refurbed, it’s a 12 valve 1HDT. all undone & moves back & forth about 5mm , the ‘mounting flange’ that holds the pulley on the front, ( the flange about 2" diameter,with the locating pin in it ) just won’t seem to budge. it’s all as...
  4. Andy

    Webasto outlet to tent

    Well I finally got round to sorting out a better solution for ducting the hot air from my webasto (mounted inside the truck) to the RTT All made up with bits that I had lying around Removed & replaced one of the 1/4 light rear door windows with an aluminium panel, found a water tank filler...
  5. Andy

    Winch Rope

    After my getting stuck & subsequent 2 + hour recovery at the avalanche meet( thanks again to all who helped)! in which both & Sam’s winch ropes parted a couple of times, we both need new ones now, any recommendations for the best places / prices, or has any one here got one for sale? Mine...
  6. Andy

    Roof rack

    Have changed the setup to roof bars for the alu cab tent so have this aluminium rack for sale , 6 stainless mounting feet / brackets for an 80 series, don’t know about fitting others it has various extra holes drilled in it and a few blemishes. I think it is Australian outback , can check &...
  7. Andy

    AJ4WD OUTFITTERS

    Recently enquired on a Sunday about some Frontrunner roof bars for my truck, unexpectedly had a reply the same day with a price that was better than going to Frontrunner directly, was after 3 bars& legs to replace my full length frontrunner rack to sit the Alucab tent on. Andrew at AJ even...
  8. Andy

    Plastics repair

    I’ve probably put this in the wrong thread, but can’t for the life of me remember what those plastic repair kit thingy’s are called, the ones that sort of melt a bit of wire into the plastic to reinforce it. im sure someone can point me in the right direction, thanks Andy
  9. Andy

    80 review

    https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/toyota-landcruiser-80-series-retrospective?fbclid=IwAR2-kEXeg5eVBwM3LDt-b13spMJCqrYFZVXAJrkE3EHfbTX-ZFi_5ibile0
  10. Andy

    Xmas camping

    Any one camping out for a night or 2 over the Xmas period?
  11. Andy

    Adventure Overland sept 2020

    I’ve just looked on their website & see that it’s on at the moment, are we all doing our usual gathering? I know Karl usually liases with the organisers, any news From them Karl? sam & I are up for it not expecting you to organise or taking it for granted that you will, but just wondering Andy
  12. Andy

    Alu Cab roof tents

    Busy day yesterday fitting the Alu Cab tents to both trucks, not as difficult as we anticipated, actually easier than the howling moons!P
  13. Andy

    Mile marker hydraulic winch for sale

    I have the Milemarker winch that we have just removed from Sams 80, it has a separate bespoke oil tank and power steering pump (from a l/r discovery I believe), all the pipes to connect, & the solenoid control valves ( including a spare). Depending on vehicle, I understand that these can be...
  14. Andy

    Lincomb 2019

    just wondering if there are any possible dates for another Lincomb meet up this year pencilled in yet? Andy
  15. Andy

    Headlamp condensation with LEDs

    i have never suffered with this problem before fitting the led bulbs ( which I find excellent), previously I had HID’s & no condensation issues. I realise it it probably due to the lack of heat from leds, but my truck has been in the dry garage since November & the lights are still all condensed...
  16. Andy

    Steering box rebuild

    well today decided to bite the bullet & strip & rebuild a spare steering box as mine has started leaking, so with the aid of this thread on mud https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/steering-gear-box-rebuild.443494/#post-6175447 Away I went Also fitted the upgraded ( thicker) shaft from a 105 and all...
  17. Andy

    Funding for sick child......possibly controversial!

    Firstly I wont disclose too many details for obvious reasons, but I am aware of a young mother with 2 young children, 8 & 6 years, and a live in boyfriend who has been on the scene for about a year. Now, unfortunately , the 8 year old boy has been diagnosed within the last 3 months with a...
  18. Andy

    For sale BFG A/T tyres

    i have 6 bfg all terrains, 235 85 16 tyres that are in the way, they all have between 7 & 9 mm of tread. They have a few nicks & marks, and have served me well in sand. No punctures or repairs. I realise that they might be a bit skinny for most people here, but thought I’d put them here before...
  19. Andy

    Mystery Vibration.......solved!

    A few months ago I replaced my Old Man Emu suspension thats been on the truck for 9 years now, and served me very well, with a new EFS setup with a 3" lift, and caster correction dropboxes and new bushes in the front arms instead of the OME caster correction bushes, which again did fine & wern't...
  20. Andy

    Windscreen removal & refitting

    whilst I have my truck in the garage doing various maintenance & upgrades etc, another one of the jobs on the list is to sort out the area along the top of the windscreen that is ‘bubbling’, not sure how much rust I’ll find until the screens out. I have searched on here but not been able to...
  21. Andy

    Arctic Russia Trip??

    Thanks to Lorin putting up that link on the other Russia thread:) It has really got me thinking & I have been in touch with Nicolas of Geko Expeditions with loads of questions, he is away in Madagascar on a trip at the moment and will get back to me with more details early November...
  22. Andy

    Toyota alloy wheels

    5 x 15” x 7” genuine toyota alloys (tyres are shot) if any one wants them, come & collect them for the price of a couple of beers
  23. Andy

    Howling Moon roof tent

    Selling my howling moon 1.4 wide roof tent, and thought I'd offer it on here in case anyone wants it before I put it on eBay I replaced the rear half of the base with ply last year as it got paint spilled on it in the garage, (not on the canvas or cover though). Could take to Stratford, or...
  24. Andy

    80's Partly loaded weight today

    We, (Sam & I), in preparation for new suspension setups, put our trucks on a weighbridge today: Mine... one spare wheel on the carrier, empty long range tank (170l), roof tent fitted, 2 tool boxes in the back & a few other bits & bobscame in at 3040kg. Sams: two spare wheels on the carrier...
  25. Andy

    EFS Suspension

    After hearing good reports about this suspension, both online & from others here, (particularly Chris) I decided to order 2 complete setups for both mine & Sams trucks, Well I mean TRY to order! I have sent several emails, filled in contact forms etc to EFS & other australian distributors...
  26. Andy

    Absolutely Gutted In Morocco

    this is one of the forum members 80, in the Western Sahara with Markw,I don't know any details other than those mark has posted on Facebook & the Hubb. I really feel for the owner.
  27. Andy

    My Baby let me down today!

    About 8 this morning I had a panic call from a builder mate who had got his Transit stuck up to its axles in a very soggy field, could I go & pull him out? Of course, an excuse for a drive, no problem pulling him out with my truck, so off I go home as I was working in my office, to get the...
  28. Andy

    Vado banger rally..not landcruiser

    I am off on Thursday in a £300 Chrysler Grand Voyager for a banger rally across Europe, ending at the casino in Monte Carlo on Sunday. Basically a plumbers merchant that I deal with (a lot)! Have asked me to join 3 of their managers on this little jolly raising money for charity, we have got...
  29. Andy

    Fuel cut off fuse location

    Can anybody give me any pointers as to the location of the fuel cut off solenoid fuse please, collected an 80 for my son yesterday which has been standing for quite some time , put on a couple of charged up batteries & it wouldn't start until we put a 12v feed to the fuel cut off solenoid...
  30. Andy

    Karl Webster

    I have been a member of this forum since practically the beginning & have used Karl on the occasions that I have needed secondhand bits, he has ALWAYS come up trumps for me on price, service & helpfulness, he has really gone out of his way to assist. He is an active member in all ways ( not...
  31. Andy

    Anywhere in September?

    Has anybody got any trips planned in September? i had hoped to join the Romania trip, but SWMBO couldn't get the dates off work, then the Maroc trip comes up....do you fancy going there again dear I asked......oh yes, but don't know about work was the reply, and guess what..she couldn't get...
  32. Andy

    Forum member stuck in Chile with his 80

    Can any body please give me the part nos for the cambelt, hydraulic tensioner and idler pulley for a 24 valve 80 series diesel, or a full Toyota kit if they do one. are all of these parts for a 24 valve the same, or are there different variations I don't want to send the wrong ones! My mate...
  33. Andy

    Diff lock motor brushes

    Have spent the afternoon giving my rear diff lock actuator the once over, all in all its in good nick, with none of the corrosion issues, to speak of, that I've heard about. The only issue was the brushes in the motor. These were worn right down to the point where the copper wire attached to the...
  34. Andy

    3 of my favourite things.................

    http://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=978889678794922&set=vb.978880128795877&type=3&theater
  35. Andy

    Was it you: Ouzoud, Morocco?

    Spotted a dark green, R registered ( uk) 80 series parked on the outskirts of Ouzoud, Morocco on Saturday morning, 3rd May, aluminium box on the roof. Was it anyone from here? Andy
  36. Andy

    Morocco now

    I am sitting in a restaurant here in marracech, just finished a fantastic tajine & the first wifi for a few days, spending a couple of days here to recover from a non stop drive from calais that was only possible thanks to the hero of the day, our own Mr Webster! I was actually on the ferry...
  37. Andy

    Spain tracks??

    I will have about 4 days in Spain shortly, after a trip to morocco & maybe Mauritania, basically I have to leave SWMBO at malaga airport and will have 4 days to head north to get the ferry in Gijon & was wondering if anybody knows of some tracks or interesting places for me to drive on the...
  38. Andy

    Whats the strangest thing youve found in the road??

    Driving along the road this afternoon I saw a large plastic box in the gutter & some sacking laying near by. Around this, laying in the road were...............??? (some were squashed & of no use). Strangely only yesterday, she who must be obeyed, asked me to get a couple for Christmas, so I...
  39. Andy

    2gether renewal

    Renewed my insurance with 2gether again this week, very pleased with the premium, all mods listed, 10k miles per annum, just got to send them the mileage declaration AND proof of club or forum membership. how do I prove my membership here?? Andy
  40. Andy

    Brake Pipes

    I am looking to replace one of the rigid brake pipes on the truck shortly and thought I may well replace some others whilst doing the job. There seems to be several different sizes ie metric / imperial, UNF & metric threads etc. Any ideas which ones are the standard on an 80 before I order a...
  41. Andy

    Free accommodation in Brighton

    http://www.gumtree.com/p/flats-houses/lodger-required/1021568193 Any takers for this one??
  42. Andy

    Bad Kissengen Show Germany

    Is any one else going this year?? http://www.abenteuer-allrad.de/ We will be there from the Thursday till Sunday again, spending a few days in Germany beforehand
  43. Andy

    CV's ? Half shaft question

    Have this afternoon decided that its time to do a front hub rebuild on the truck & have stripped it all out for inspection and ordering the new seals etc. I thought I would compare the wear on the cv's that have been in for about 30,000miles (NKD ones) with the ones that were in there when I...
  44. Andy

    Egypt Protests???!!

    I have just seen a report of protests in Tahirrir Square Cairo again.................... I drove through Tahirris this morning about 9.15, and only a few people about, spent the day just 'over the river' from the square & am now sat about a mile from it. No sign of any problems, although I am...
  45. Andy

    MEMFAST Rivinut, Incredible!

    I contacted memfast on saturday by email (bank hol weekend) & didnt expect a reply till after the holiday, about a spare part for my rivinut kit bought over 18 months ago. I asked for the best way to pay for the part. They replied te same day saying they would put a new set in the post to me on...
  46. Andy

    Libya & Egypt

    Well we finally managed to get our Libyan visas this week :thumbup: I only have a couple of small jobs left to prepare the truck for its next adventure as I have been busy with all the preventative maintenance bits for the last few weeks. In January (not long now :clap: ) we are off again to...
  47. Andy

    2gether insurance renewal

    My renewal notice arrived today from 2gether insurance 1994 80 series with loads of mods for wife & me 9years protected ncb, £250 xs, parked on drive also covered for 'club arranged off road open days or club arranged green lane events' last years premium £335.00 This year £384.62 Andy
  48. Andy

    Fueling adjustment

    I want to reduce the fueling very slightlly on my 80 (1hdt), and cant remember which way to turn the screw on the pump to reduce. can anyone advise please as I want to reduce the EGT a bit on hard slogs I altered it a few years ago when the intercooler was fitted & realise that its only a very...
  49. Andy

    Brake hoses

    Just had some stainless brake hoses from: http://www.hosetechnik.com/ Excellent service, very quick & very reasonably priced, Although they arn't listed for my 80 on thier site, they make them up (in my case anyway) the same day Andy
  50. Andy

    Auto Box ECU

    I have just changed my autobox valve body this afternoon, following the EXCELLENT step by step write up by Jon in the 'how to' section. Have just washed the ATF out of my hair!!! My next step is fitting the manual lock up switch, but I cant seem to find the auto box ECU that I need to wire it...
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