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Thanks Steve, I agree but my family not having any of it, they think I suit the name Old G-- better! I maybe think a removal, clean and reassemble may be the way to go for me! Thanks

Hi Emon, thanks I have been promising to attempt it but always find something more important I need to do!

Hi Steve, I have a 96 SWB Prado (since 2012), auto, with drivers door lock issue and also called Steve!! Is it fish at the home tonight nurse? Let me know how you get on as I am looking at my options. I have seen a reply (Carrot Cruncher) to a post which suggest to contacting Toyota with...

Hi, just searching for info on locks and came across your post. The drivers key/lock starting to cause issues on my 96 Prado, the remote button on the key gave up the ghost a long time ago, so now its manual locking/unlocking, when it works, when it doesn't its via the passenger door. I guess...

Hi, and apologies for the delay in replying, apparently I have had Man flu, diagnosed by guess who! I will email Roughtrax just in case. Symptoms started with the battery discharge light coming on intermittently followed by the cat converter light (which took an internet search to discover...

May have to replace the Alternator in my 1996 Prado 3.4 swb if it can't be overhauled. There's a leak from the rocker box cover which has covered the alternator in oil and may be the cause. Often get spares from Roughtrax who I always find excellent but can't see a rocker gasket or alternator...

Hi Mod, Cheers, they also have a front bumper which may also be needed. Hopefully, 3rd parties insurers have accepted liability so I may be looking to repair soon! Thanks Steve

Hi Shayne Thanks again for good advice, all I need now if the Insurance bods to get there finger out and do something, seems I pay my premiums to one company then another 7 come out of the woodwork, they say, to help me with the process. Now I'm chasing them they've disappeared back into the...

Hi, apologies for delay in reply only excuse I have is I'm old ! Yup, continually looking locally and on web but may now consider an upgrade to an Amazon 5 door with LPG. I'm fed up with moving my 2 door for passengers! Tks Steve

I may have to upgrade my 96 Prado v6 2 door, unfortunately. I have seen an 1998 V8 Amazon that is prepped for an "overland expedition" and is described as "awesome". although not so awesome that it comes with an MOT! Its converted to LPG but the tank has been removed for better ground...

Hi, a nice young fellow driver decided to swap lanes and swiped me! Insurance have already suggested writing mine off as apparently it not worth repairing!! Not to them it isn't but it is to me. So any suggestions where I can get a near side arch and wing would be helpful. Thanks

No probs Shayne, welcome to Braintree anytime as log as you have 6 fingers and your close to your relatives!. Sill haven't had contact from Bob Murphy, had quotes from scrappies but terms web site attach to quote are a bit prescriptive!. Will hold fire with scrappies for a while. Cheers Steve

Hi stumog, tried several time to search for member @karl but 'computer says no' ? Help! Steve

Hi, Update on Tranfer Box. Drained oil no metal but also only a thimble of oil. Tried contacting BobMurphy here and on other site, no replies!. Will try scrappy in bury as per Dave's suggestion, cheers, and will start searching interweb. Running on 2 wheel drive ok so far. Waiting for a...

Hi Bob, Did you ever find an auto TB as i may need one for my 96 Prado! Tks Steve

Cheers Dave, saw Bob's name mentioned on another post, hopefully it might be something simpler so i wont need one, then i might also win the lottery! Tks Steve

Hi, Update, Dad back from hols (Garage owner) son was looking at it before and dad say's not prop looks like transfer box!. Will let me know tomorrow hopefully. Anyone re-build or renewed transfer box?

Can't confirm engine number as its written on paperwork in car which is in garage! They say its the prop not drive and are generally pretty good but i hear what you are saying re fitting new ujs!. Will pass on comments and see what comes back. Thanks Steve

Garage saying there are a couple of types of prop shaft and they are not sure which to order - I suggested they might look to engine number to link to specific type ? any other suggestion please. Tks Steve

Cheers Shayne will have a look on youtube as that may be the best option in the long run. Checked inside the fob and the name Toyota can be read with a magnifying glass also has a few numbers that cannot. The location where your bonnet switch is has the holes to accept the bolts to hold the...

Hi Shane, Here' s the open and now damaged fob. Couldn't see anything that resembles a battery and the wire adjacent to the spring came away while fiddling with it, seems i am going to be looking for a new one, any suggestion would be appreciated. Tried loading pic of engine similar to yours...

Hi Shane, tried to resynch but no luck, presumable ok to prize fob open to place spacer in inside fob? Couldn't find/identify button under bonnet, i am looking top left corner as i look at it so towards the windscreen, only bracket i can identify is one holding bonnet?

Hi Shane, Thanks for quick response but didn't understand, you will have to pretend you are explaining to and idiot, me!. Just to clarify my 2nd fob and spare key have been in a drawer for some time and rarely used, also now i look closer at fob where it has separated, as i understand they...

1996 Prado 3.4 litre - Central locking key went a couple of years ago - my response "i'll sort that when i have time" still working on it! Had to use spare key and spare immobiliser fob this week as battery needed changing and now spare immobiliser fob not working!!. Hear you can buy new...

Hi, firstly tks again for advise, think i will change to a more mature mechanic who appreciates a Landcruiser. Tried a few emergency stops and ABS didn't kick in would this still be sensor/bleeding? Tks

Bob & Shayne, Isn't it re-assuring to know that with all the crap going on in the world and dodgy mechanics i can rely on Lancruiser, its club and particulalrly its knowledgable members for some solid and reliable advise, Thanks, will enjoy showing mechanic!!

Recently took ownership of my daughters 2002 Colorado VX D4D, the deal was that if she couldn't afford it muggins would sell his immaculate 96 3 door Petrol Prado with no faults for her 5 door tractor with lots to fix. Just put it in for MOT and mini service and got a long list and failure. Some...

Recently took ownership of my daughters 2002 Colorado VX D4D, the deal was that if she couldn't afford it muggins would sell his immaculate 96 3 door Petrol Prado with no faults for her 5 door tractor with lots to fix. Just put it in for MOT and mini service and got a long list and failure...

Hi, need a centre and end section for exhaust on my 1997 V6 Prado 3 door. Rather not ask Toyota dealer, any ideas? Tks

Thanks to all who responded, feel i should own up, tried the spare despite being positive the problem was with the lock and guess what, spare worked fine, Muppet!! Tks again

Tks MOD will check link out.

Tks Shayne will give it a go.

Tried wd40 no luck, will try again and maybe use whole can. Tks

Hi, Have a 96 V6 Prado 3 door petrol. Central locking on key packed up some time ago, put fault down to age, like me bits stop working!! Recently having probs with driver door lock. If its unlocked i can lock it but key wont turn to unlock? Was considering opening up and looking, possibly...

Considering lpg conversion for my 96 prado, anyone recomend some in Braintree, Essex area or has used the large companyin wales that turn vehicle round in a day, sales blurb gives impressive guarantees in writing but always wary without a recomendation!!

Visited the far north (Southport) to pick up a Prado SWB V6 from geordie boy, everything was as he said it was, even took us his home and met the family and cats. :thumbup: Just got to save up for the fuel for a month in Spain :violin: Cheers Rob & Family S & T

Hi, can ayone suggest where i can get a user manual/handbook for a 1996 LC Prado SWB Japanese import. Have seen the Haynes etc but would prefer actual translation of user handobook, Tks

Looking to convert a V6 Prado SWB and want tank underneath, looks to be a bit short on space, has anyone done this, any ideas??