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I'm selling my truck which I've had since 2004. Its an HDJ-81, 180k on the clock, lifted slightly courtesy of OME shocks and springs, ARB front end with IPF spots, HID headlamps which make the spots redundant in many ways, Patriot rack and Eeziawn awning, South African all cotton seat covers...

Hi there Just wondered if anyone had experience of a torque converter on an 80 series not locking up. Julian V has replaced the lock up solenoid valve which seemed to do the trick but now its not locking up... although it did twice on a drive home tonight. It seems on overrun, foot of the gas...

Anyone know where I can find some spring loaded moveable anchor points to run ratchet straps through. Theyre from SA i think, a big round eye sitting on a spring loaded catch system that slots into a rail... Can't seem to find 'em. Thanks Jeremy

Anyone know if Julian V has disappeared...? He's got my truck, I've been away for a month, no response from either of his 'phone numbers or email. He's not on a trip is he...? Anyone know anything, be grateful for a little info. Cheers Jeremy

Just wondered if anyone knows anyone who rents 4x4s out of Jo'Burg. Going for 3 weeks in October and contemplating having a proper car, like the one I have here! Be happy with a Hilux or similar... i have and HDJ81 with the usual suspects. Cheers Jeremy

My local Toyo dealer has disappeared so I now have nowhere nearby to get basic consumables e.g. oil filters, air filters etc etc. Just wondered if someone knew of an online source for all this sort a stuff. Thanks Jeremy

I want to replace my headlight bulbs and probably the inner driving type lamps as they've been in the car for ages now. On the drivers side the coolant expansion tank sits right behind the access to the back of the lamp.... is this simply clipped on or is there a trick to removing it so i can...

Hello all Small thing seems to have happened since I last drove my truck... its a 93 import with auto box, o-drive switch and normally locks the torque converter above a vertain speed. The lock-up seems to have stopped working, the box behaves like a good old fashioned slush-box at speed. I'm...

Came home this evening to see my 80 lying a bit lopsided. Got the compressor out only to discover right rear tyre had been slashed. Went for the spare on the back, it too had been slashed...Nice. With the truck grounded wondered if anyone knew a mobile tyre service for north London. About to...

Strange noises from the front yesterday so after a quick look saw that all 3 drive belts were slack and needed replacing. As I had a set of new belts I decided to get on and do it today. Wish I'd done it in the summer...All went well if a little slowly as it was cold working on the streets where...

Anyone point me in a sensible direction re prepping my 80 for a drive into extreme cold, either Latvia or Czech Rep in the middle of winter... I'm a hot weather boy but may have to head to frozen parts for work. Thanks Jeremy

Anyone found and fitted an outside temp gauge on their 80...? Would love to have an accurate one... Jeremy Admin Note: The dual posting of this same subject has been zapped as there was nothing added to it that is not in this one already.

Seems strange that no-one has yet endorsed the wonderful Overland Cruisers and Julian Voelcker. I do as much of my truck myself if I can but living in London it's often hard to get the heavy lump safely off the ground on a sloping street with camber so for a few years now I head off to Julian's...

Just in case you're at home, I made a film for Channel 4 that transmits Monday May 31st at 19:30 called 'Building Britain's Ultimate Warship'. It follows the life so far of the Royal Navy's latest destroyer, HMs Daring one of 6 Type 45 destroyers, from first cut of steel to launch and then sea...

Sorry, I don't understand why only administrators are the only ones able to advertise...? I see why you don't want the forum swamped, but this seems a little Orwellian to me. Just a thought. Jeremy