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What would you guys recommend Oil wise for my old R reg 3.0 td 160k ???? Also how much will it need ? Thanks

Evening all, can anyone advise on replacing upper and lower ball joints on a 95 ? big job ? How much is the bill likely to be ? thanks

Evening all, after 10 or so years without my old 80 ( still regret letting her go) got myself an old collie 95 (R reg) diesel Gx, pretty clean for what it is. Going to use as farm/ tow truck generally, anything to look out for on this vintage and model ??? is the Lincombe weekend still going...

Hi all after 10 years with out a Cruiser ( had 80 previously) I’ve got myself an old R reg 3.0 auto 95 gx . 150k miles it’s had a very quiet life in general so in reasonable condition . I’m using it as a tow/ farm truck generally, anything to look out for on this model and vintage? thanks

Does any body know anything about bringing/buying a car in from Northern Ireland ....paperwork.taxes..registration etc etc Anything to be aware of ,over and above the ususal ?? seen a nice 100 thanks Gary

Hi All , after being cruiser less for almost 3 years, im thinking of getting another 80 or 100 ....although clean 80s seem to be becoming short in supply, Good to see some old names and loads of new ones too keeping the club going.. Are the Lincomb weekends still on ? Any updates on what...

Hi all ,after selling my beloved 80 Series 18 months or so ago. Im in need of a Tow car again but also need to do a 60 mile commute, so was thinking of a 100 on gas Need to tow up to the 3500k. So any owners running gas and or towing that can advise would be great. also anybody had a Tacho...

Having recently sold my 80 series I have listed a few of the spares I had on ebay.item 190816173774 will take you there then see other items. Thanks Gary

The time has come for me to sell my beloved Landcruiser,I haved owned her for 13 years(almost to the day)and she has been 100% reliable always.I always planned to keep her forever and get another car for daily use,but due to know longer having a caravan to tow(occasionally)and moving home...

Redbrook Motor Company Rochdale,only 1 review online that i could find(not a good one either). Is there anybody on here that knows about or had dealings with them?...they have a car im interested in but they are 200 miles away from me.They have a good website and some top cars and all the pics...

I am putting my caravan up for sale,so thought i would put it on here for a while first. It is a ABBEY SPECTRUM 540 Twin axle 2003 model it has a mover fitted (to help move when not towing). it has a fixed bed with end bathroom/shower.I have owned since new and it has spent most of its life...

thinking of replacing brake hoses and fluid when the pads are next replaced,as ive got caliper seal kits it will renew it all for a good while to come. anybody used Llama 4x4 hose kits? or are there other choices to consider?. Also what fluid do i need to get,how much of it,how much is it ...

Im sure this has been done before,but tried the air con today first time in a long while since ive needed to.Pressed the button get the green light but nothing happens,im not even getting the revs lifting as it used to before.Any ideas for a fix(cheap).I know it will need a re-charge but where...

Any tips on getting sensible insurance on a 2nd car,had an offer of a cheap passat estate 50+mpg :D ....done compare the market etc and rung chris knott ins(quoted £1900)for a £500 car :doh: :doh: :roll: I have full ncb on the cruiser but you cannot use this towards second car.. This...

ordered some new belts from toyota yesterday fan and ac belts,had a call today to say they are back order!!!!!could be tomorrow,next week,month etc etc. could get them elsewhere but will give em a week or so. anybody had similar problems with relatively common parts??? cheers Gary

Has any body used llama 4x4 replacement brake hoses?or any others?did they improve braking?,fit ok ?etc etc cheers Gary

Treated the old girl to a wash and bit of a tidy up today and while having a nose around underneath noticed the n/s swivel/knuckle seals have gone,grease and mess all over place,it always seems to be this side that goes,what is the reason?and what is the cure? thanks folks gary

Can you let me know what else you would change during 3rd Timing belt change,I have just received a box of bits from Ian,T.belt,tensioner,spring,water pump,but what are the oil seals (part numbers too if poss).As im know mechanic ive just confused myself looking at the FSM diagrams and am not...

The passenger side front seats electrical adjustment has ceased working on the back (upright)part of the seat,it will tilt back but it wont rise up again,does anybody know if this a switch or a seat internals problem,would like to fix it if poss as it can be a bit awkward at times. cheers Gary

Can anybody advise me on a small problem i have with the trial version of office word 2007,it came on a new laptop and the kids done some schoolwork on it but we never got it finished and printed before the trial expired,now we can only look at the pages but cant actively print/change...

Is there anybody in or near Richmond North Yorkshire that would poss be able to collect and store something im watching on ebay at the moment,or that might possibly heading south over the next few weeks??? Thanks Gary

Hi folks does anybody have any experience of the d22 navara engine 2.5d.....a friend of mine has just had his go BANG on him on the m4,and as he is not in a position to repair/strip himself he is looking for any specialist breakers/engine re-builders etc....Most people have told him to walk...

recently read about the headlight bulbs being different,just got a set of 6 bulbs of ebay and the 2 inner bulbs are completely different to what is fitted in the car,I didnt realise til i had pulled them all apart and lost half the skin on my hands :x :x :x . Ended up dropping the headlights...

Anybody used the part number listings on this site?,are they accurate/correct ?or is there a better place for checking Toyota part numbers ?? cheers Gary

Happy New Year to you all folks. :D Not been on here much of late due to other things!!!!.Is it right that Ian is no longer supplying oe parts??? If so any advice on who to use ???? cheers Gary

need a bit of info on my boiler BAXI SOLO 2 about 10 yrs old ish.Never had any probs with it but over the last 2 mornings it has failed to come on in the morning as it normally does,it has been trying as you can smell the gas,I removed the cover and used the knob under neath to turn off and on...

I need an alarm fob the old single white button,got the inner bits only really need the case,anyone got a spare ??? cheers gary

I need a fob for the alarm it has disintergrated over the years,got the inner electronic bit just need the case (large white single button)any one got one or no where i might get one,is there a universal fob i could fit the electronic bit in?? cheers gary

I have looked up the posts by Adrianr about fitting a light in the boot in the headlining,and that some have the wiring in place,but is it a definite that it was only in cars that didnt have the 3rd row of seats????,i had a quick look under the headlining but only in the centre didnt see...

I like the look of this show for a boys (long) weekend away,I know Andy has been,just wondered if anybody else out there has been or knows much about it???? and more importantly would anyone be interested in going this year in Landcruiser group? cheers gary

Over the last few months the rear wiper has become slower and slower and has now finally stopped all together,is there anything that can be done to ressurect the old one or do i need to see Karl or Stef for a replacement. cheers Gary

I have just found the n/s front footwell soaking wet!!!!and water seems to be sloshing around in the sill???although i think i removed the bungs years ago??.The car hasnt been wading since the November wales trip but i did manage to rip off the n/s mudflap/arch and step,was wondering if without...

My steering wheel has gone sticky/damp and is peeling of on my hands(that doesnt come off to easily).anybody seen the same problem?..I realise its probably due to age and wear/tear.can i clean it up or replace?? cheers gary

Been having a read up about the HID lighting kits,as with everything they seem to vary in price and power ratings/output etc...what do people think of them?worth the effort?easy to fit(or not).Or is just bulb upgrade sufficient?..My headlights do seem very dull compared to lots of others,have...

does anybody have the part number for inner hub seal?if i can use a part number it helps not to get the wrong bits!!(sometimes) :thumbup: cheers Gary

do we get a club discount from westcoast??.

had AVG free for years never had any probs but recently put the AVG 11 Free edition on my laptop and it has taken over the computer.i think its corrupt or only half installed (according to my internet research).it kept blocking my wireless connection saying "limited access"but it wouldnt...

I have recently had reason to have my cruiser up on axle stands for a while and was wondering if i should of swapped the tyres around they have been on for about 16 months or so,they all look even at the moment. is it nsf to osr and osf to nsr??will this effect the balancing etc? cheers Gary

Need some help with diagnosing a brake problem,had to be recovered home today as the front brakes (n/s worse)locked up then seemed to hold on,would let go intermittently,the red dash light with the ! in the middle was flashing intermittently but is now on all the time.It seems to have lost brake...

need some advice on what to look look for or at???.I have just replaced the two batteries on the car as they had given up after 7 years or so,since ive done that the idle speed has risen to nearly 1000rpm (like when you put the a/c on)being an auto this makes the car want to pull away.The a/c is...

Hi all,have tried to send 4 pm's to different people but only 2 have sent and are now showing in my sent box,but 2 are still in my outbox??cant see a way of sending them again?any ideas? cheers gary

My cruiser is going to be due a timing belt change in about 2000 miles or so,want to find out what parts to use (genuine toyota)or others ???is there a timing belt kit for the 80,ive had it done before but cant recall any details.is it worth replacing any other bits while the car off having...

not sure if this is the right place,but are any of you people going to the berkshire 4x4 show 14/15 august? ive not been before but its local to me so planning to go on the saturday,anybody been before is it worth a day out? cheers Gary :)

Direct 4x4 have a roof rack for the 80...X04 Aluminium expedition roof rack..rated at 200kg for £172.it looks pretty good from the pics does anybody have any knowledge of the quality of these products or actually have and use one? would this size and type of roof rack allow for a rooftent to be...

looking to do a oil/filter change and the others while im at it,but the toyota parts are so much more money,I know you get what you pay for but are they really that much better than the other types???thinking i might go gen toyota on the oil filter and cheaper ones with the air and...

does anybody know for sure if the upper tailgate on an import 80 is the same and will fit on to a uk spec car?im thinking it should fit but you never can be sure? thanks folks

Hi ,just wanted to check when people are planning on getting to Lincomb,im hoping to get up on the friday afternoon,Im coming from Berkshire so may come across a few of you on the way.Also my cruiser isnt yet off road ready so hoping to hitch a ride round the track. see you all there folks.