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Hi I have an LJ71 2.4lte Auto I have had a lot of work done on it but have decided to have the rad re cored, (glad I did!, fortunately there is a local company that does re cores), I've clamped off the auto box oil feed and return pipes to the rad but what oil came out didn't look nice, I was...

After a lot of trawling on eBay and the internet I have found a company that does repair panels, there in Germany, there not cheap but I can't get front wings anywhere, there not available anymore, these apparently fit mine, they do rear quarters.

The project has started Almost finished stripping the truck down for the bodywork to be done and a re-spray. I've had to get parts from all over the world, Lights from Malaysia , China and the U.K., body panels from Germany, wheel spats from Poland, sliding window rubbers from Spain. Fortunately...

Hi Im in the process of stripping my truck down for a re-spray, I had the engine re-built a few years back, new turbo, water pump oil pump etc but I never changed the rad, I've found a company that will re-core it for a good price near me, just a bit concernened in that mine is an auto and I...

im about to have my truck resprayed, the front off side wing is shot, not been able to get a new one, has anyone got a solid used one ?

Does anyone know where I can get Fender Flares to fit my LJ71?

Hi, I'm looking for a step or running boards for my Lj71, took mine off many years ago, the truck has been lifted and the the misses has mobility issues and therefore I need to put some kind of steps back on, does anyone have any idea where I can get something from?.

Hi, been a while since I've been on here. I have an LJ71, it has electric hubs, they kept failing so I did the modifaction so they stay locked some time ago, I found that Rough trax do manual replacements but are unsure wether they will fit, I know there are people on here that are more...

Hi, I have memory map installed on my iPad, my iPad does not have GPS, I do have a garmin GPS , can I link the two?.

Hi its been a while since I've posted on here life has moved on a bit, getting married etc :icon-biggrin:. i have an LJ71, I modified it for overlanding, took it to Morocco etc, anyway I've always wanted to change my battery set up from a twin to a single battery set up and then put a leisure...

Has anyone done a conversion converting there lj70/71 into a pickup, I want to convert mine to make it as a base vehicle to mount my Romahome camper to, I believe this is a French vehicle that has been converted from an LJ70.

Hi i have an LJ71, I'm thinking of converting it into a camper. this is something I have always wanted to do but not sure if I have the skills or confidence. i have found a romahome shell, taken some measurements and I think it will fit, can somebody give me some advice please as to what I would...

I found this on the internet, it looks like a kit that has been fitted. i would love to do this to mine, has anyone ever seen one or know where to get one?

Travelling home down the A12 towards Colchester tonight and there was a lorry load of new 70 series pick ups in front of me, all kitted out with heavy tyres and snorkels , turned off at the services. Colchester is a barrack town, are the army now using them ?

I used to run Memory Map on my old note pad with an external GPS receiver connected to the USB port via a lead. i now have an Ipad mini without an internal GPS. I have seen external GPS receivers that link via blue tooth, can I link this to my Ipad mini and run the Memory Map software as I...

i have a pair of rear seats in brown for an LJ71. If anyone wants them then please drop me a PM, there currently clogging up my garage.

I have just recently bought a 24v Webasto Heater. I have an lJ71, it has fitted as standard twin battery system wired as 12volts, ie both battery's are linked together as one. Is there anyway i can take off 24volts from the battery's without using a 12 to 24 volt stepper? or will this short the...

I am looking for the plastic surround/trinket tray for an Lj71 that surrounds the automatic gear leaver and goes between the seats as mine is broken :cry:

I am looking for the plastic surround/trinket tray for an Lj71 that surrounds the autmatic gear leaver and goes between the seats as mine is broken.

Driving down the A 12 in greatest Essex today , i saw my first 70series UK pickup , an 03 plate in virtualy mint condition :thumbup: .

I have found this parts supplier on the internet, has anyone used them ? I am thinking of buying some parts for my Lj71, they seem to have a comprehensive list . http://www.euro4x4parts.com/toyota_part ... _1990_1995

I have an Lj71 When i first got the truck after about a year it started to use alot of oil until at one time the oil light came on a couple of times , i found out that the turbo had failed , there was alot of play on the bearing , i then replaced the turbo with a good used one , later on i...

This may be a silly question, i have seen on Ice Road Truckers that they have some kind of an engine brake , could this be done on any engine ?. Reason being mine is an Auto and i don't have a huge amount of transmission braking.

Does any one know what oils i should put in my Lj 71 Auto Box and Transfer Box?

Just dragged my truck out of the garage to service it and get it ready for a trip to Morocco, i have found my Auto hubs are not kicking in. I did have the engine re-built and wondered if perhaps the guy has forgotten to connect something up, this wire i found hanging under the gear box area.

I have been offered a garmin gpsmap 60cx colour second hand. i am due to go on an Overland Holiday to Morocco soon, been on a few now and have been keeping an eye out for a GPS system, would this be suitable? It has world maps loaded into it, looks like they are road maps would i need any...

Does anyone know of an auto electrical training course on line?

I have a Waeco fridge/freezer the temp reading seems to be playing up, ie the display isn't showing the correct temp. I had a CF18 no problems whatsoever, i upgraded to a CF35, used it on a trip to the Alps with no problems, i have left it in the truck for a while switched off and now i get...

Its now complete, and it works :thumbup: Fed up with filling up jerry cans etc when i go away and not being able to afford or get a posh system i thought i would come up with my own system. All parts bought on ebay 55 litre tank An electronic fuel valve, power off=closed, power on=open...

I seem to be having problems with my batteries charging :thumbdown: I have a twin system in my LJ71, i believe it is 24v start. When i first bought the truck i started having trouble starting, we found the battery nearest the cab was shot, changed it, all was well or so i thought. I have...

I seem to be having problems with my batteries charging :( I have a twin system in my LJ71, i believe it is 24v start. When i first bought the truck i started having trouble starting, we found the battery nearest the cab was shot, changed it, all was well :thumbup: or so i thought. I have...

I'm off on a Morocco trip next year with Atlas Overland, i've done a few trips with them now, but not to Morocco. We apparently take the ferry from Algeciras and therefore would stay in a campsite the night/day before somewhere near by. I'm starting plan and think of how long it will take and...

I have just has my engine re-built, there are basic guidelines i have been given as to run it in, i want to look after it and get the best out of it, what is the best way i can do it? The guidelines they give are: don't run it over 55mph, service it at 600 miles, use the correct oil and check...

Just got my truck back from the engine man, one of the batteries is shot, don't know which one yet. I would have thought they should be the same rating but i have one 100amp and one 70amp, what should they be?

I am currently having my engine re-built and have been advised to replace the injectors. Presumably they mean the nozzels. Found some on ebay, supposedly manufactured by Denso Would this be a dodgy place to buy them? How do i know if they are the correct ones? there is part numbers listed.

I have reluctantly decided now to get my engine re-built, she aint right :( There is an old boy near me who is old school and i am sure he will do a proper job and give her the loving care she needs to make her better again. While the engine is out i want to get everything else done: Water...

Thinking of running my LJ71 on bio diesel, been on the bio diesel section, they say it is ok to put straight in the tank. There is a local guy that supplies: "Bio Diesel to full EN14214 specification" Does anyone already run there LJ on Bio? Any problems?

I have an LJ71 2.4 td I don't know anything about bio diesel at all This website lists some suppliers, http://www.petrolprices.com/biodiesel-companies.html There is one local to me. This is what he lists as supplying "Fuel Blends Offered: Bio Diesel to full EN14214 specification." Can i put...

Been under the truck again today trying to find a pesky vibrating noise, in the process i found a cracked pipe, what is it? is it important?, still can't find out what is vibrating :evil:

Had my side exhaust fitted today, well pleased :thumbup: , bought a re packable stainless silencer on ebay, i think the manufacturer is wunoff. It seems to work very well, no more noisier than a full system, seems to rev better now too. If anyone is interested i now have the old system to get...

I have a small two stroke generator that i wan't to use for my truck and caravan. I understand that ordinary generators don't give out perfect voltage and therefore can damage some circuits/appliances, is this true? Will it damage my battery/charger on my caravan? If so can i get some kind of...

I am fairly new to navigation systems. I have been running memory map software on my net book, but i also have a Garmin Nuvi 1690, it also has route planning software that i can use on my computer, it has an off-road mode, and can use coordinates. When recently updating it i found that i can...

I have an LJ71 that i use as a weekend toy and Overland Holidays. The rear seats have been stripped out and i have put racking system in that holds all my kit. I want to do do away with carrying loads of jerry cans so i have bought a 55lt plastic fuel tank that i want to install in the rear of...

Has anyone got a line drawing for an LJ71 or similar like the drawing in our heading logo? I want it to sort out a graphic design.

Just had my MOT done, passed with no problems :D Last year it only just passed the emissions, i have since replaced the turbo. These are the results i have now, are these good or bad, means nothing to me. Oil temp:61 SMOKE READING...

My LJ71 has rear diff lock. It has never worked since i have had the Truck, i have been told that all the electrics are ok, so my next project is to remove the actuator and refurbish it. Has any one ever taken one apart before? What is likely to be wrong? Do i need to drain the oil out of...

Been getting my truck (LJ71) ready for the dreaded MOT, nearly there now, or so i thought :cry: Decided tho give every thing underneath a nice coat of waxoil underbody seal, got to the front, something isn't right here!, found that somewhere along the line i have bent the front off side...

I want to remove the rear heater. I no longer have any seats in the rear because it has all been racked out, so i want to remove the heater and cubby box and replace it with a mini cool box. Can the heater be removed easily?, presumably there must be a flow and return pipe, do these need to be...

Taken my near side hand brake calipers apart today, found the activating arm was completely seized. Now put it all back together and i have a spring left over :oops: I cant remember were it goes :? Can some one help me, it is a spring about 2inches long, the spring part is about one inch with...

This is the model number on my vin plate, what does it all mean? MODEL: Q-LJ710 PET TRANS/AXLE: 843F G144