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Just a quick question and I have searched but to no avail. Would an early 100 series V8 petrol have a rear diff lock? I assume it has a centre diff lock that engages automatically in low range and there is presumable a way to gain manual control by fitting a switch like the 80 series? I know...

Hi all, Just when I try and sell the Landcruiser the gearbox decides now is the best time to stop working. The gearbox oil level is fine and doesn't sell or look burnt but in DRIVE it revs and moves forward very slowly and is slipping it has no torque. It will creep forward but not mount a...

I need a mirror glass sharpish for my 80 series, are they the same size as the glass in the 100? Does anyone know a good place to get one?

I realise this isn't the place to ask but you never know, someone might be able to help. I've got a Yaris 1.3 (2000) which develops an issue where the symptoms are lack of power rough idle misfire? No engine lights are on and it drives fine when it isn't doing it. It doesn't do it all the...

I really want to do Salisbury Plains in the 80 but I get totally lost. As discussed in another thread. Ecky and myself can make the 31st. Can anyone else make it? I'll leave it up to you guys to sort out a route through the plains as I have no idea and get lost all the time. Thanks, James

Anyone got one kicking around? Or should I give the dealers a call?

Hello, Tried to start the Landcruiser for the first time in a few weeks and it was flat. Tried to jump it with another car and then a powerful jump pack, it doesn't start it doesn't even try and turn over. The hazards just flash which from my research is something to do with the alarm being...

Hi all, I need some help please. Some of you may know already but for those that don't I am one of the worst things in the universe.... A CAR SALESMAN!! Noo!!! Anyway. One of the brands I do is Skoda and we sponsor a Skoda forum called Briskoda.net and I was thinking of doing a day down in...

This fell off my 80 as I reversed in my driveway this morning. I took it offroading last night but nothing too serious just some light tracks but about a foot of water deep in places. The engine seems to be held in place solidly still and the gearbox isn't sagging. Any ideas what this is? There...

Well it seems that I will be moving to Dubai in the next few months, so I need to sell the 80. Which is sad, but I'll get one out there anyway. What should I ask for it, and would anyone off here want it before I pay to advertise it on autotrader. It's a 1996 4.5EFi Automatic done 145k (as of...

Hi guys, I fancy trundling to Wales in the small hours of Sunday morning for a day offroad. Can you recomend any routes that will last the best part of the day? I'm not especially after tricky terrain just nice scenery. Any advice guys? Anyone else fancy it too for that matter?

I accquired my Land Cruiser through work, it was basically saved from the scrappage scheme. 1 owner from new, every service done at either it's supplying dealer in Park Lane or at another one in SW London. Complete with a reasonable MOT of only 4 months but having only covered 300 miles since...

Hey all, I noticed on Sunday whilst at Slindon pay and play site going up a very steep gravel hill that my 80 started juddering quite a lot, I thought it might have been my front wheels slipping but would have been impossible as I had my diff locked? So I thought maybe the hill was too steep so...

Been reading up on it, I suppose making Ethanol fuel in large quantities would be difficult but as a test I might try and make a couple of liters and see if a lawn mower runs on it. Early days of research but it's seems basically you can make it out of sugar, yeast and water. Takes about 3-4...

This is probably a really dumb question but I have searched and can't really get the answer I need. My 80 is fitted with three locking diffs- Front-center-rear. I cannot lock either the front or rear without first locking the center, now is this because there is a technical/mechanical reason...

Just fitted 285/75 to the 80 and where the front bumper has been pushed back at some point in it's life the o/s/f tyre now rubs a lot on the bumper, can I adjust it somewhere or do I need to adjust it with a hammer or some kind? Thought I'd better ask before I crawl underneath and get all...

Hi all, I or rather my friend installed a leisure battery with a charging system in the boot to power a fridge, invertor and a couple of other things. All works great apart from now when the car is off certain things seem to stay on. Handbrake warning light Gear selection indicator Also there...

This isn't really a usefull post but wanted to share my joy and enthuiasm. I went out earlier on down one of my most used byways, very easy but the scenery is nice and it brings you out at a nice pub, but I'd seen on the map that there is another byway not far that I hadn't been before so I set...

Morning guys, Tyres. I'm going to take your advice and opt for the slightly larger 285/75 tyre size. Using blackcircles I've narrowed it down to 2 choices. General All Terrain 2 @ £104.39 each (But get £15 off if I buy 4) --OR-- Hankook Dynapro MT @ £105.54 each I won't be doing any major...

I'm after a Garmin nav unit for my trip to Morroco as I want to load Olafs maps onto it. Has anyone got one they don't need now? I need to have something sorted by the second week in July as I'm leaving August 1st. Thanks!

I'm really not having not much with this 'cruiser tonight. Dan is still trying to get the 54mm inner nut off in the mean time I've drained the engine oil and replaced the front diff oil. But, I cannot for the life of me work out how to get the oil filter off. I've tried 3 different oil filter...

Hi, We are replacing the front wheel bearings on the 80. Have found the service manuals on mudtoys which are great, but I can't find any info on how to change the wheel bearings. So far, the the wheel and the brake caliper have come off. We can't get access to the bearings. Can anyone point...

Maybe some of you guys will be interested in this. There is a new pay and play site opening on the 27th June at Charlton Chalk Pits. Entrance is from 10am to 4pm. I've got a voucher/leaflet for £10 entry, if anyone wants a copy PM me and I'll email it to you. If anyone else fancies going from...

I first noticed it yesterday a noise that sounded like a stone stuck in with the brake pad but it soon went of it's own accord so I ignored it. A few hours later the noise returned but what appeared to be a lot louder, luckily I had a friend with me who was able to jump out and decide that it...

Hi everyone, I bought an 1996 VX 4.5EFi mainly because it was cheap but also because I always thought they're cool plus been in a few in the UAE that have impressed me. Anyway, the lady I bought it off (who bought it new!) has lost the owners manual, I went to Toyota Guildford to order a new...