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I know that Toyota introduced this downshift feature with the 5 speed auto model, but is it my imagination or does the downshift occur more aggressively in wet weather? It certainly seems that in the wet, I've only got to breathe on the brake whilst descending a hill and the box downshifts. I...

I'm sitting in the reception area of Tyrefinders today waiting for a full alignment after suspension change... Their phone rings and I can hear from the conversation that the customer wants a full set of BFGs with bold white lettering on show. Also, he wants the tyres fitted so the sidewall...

Not mine but came across it and thought I'd share here. It's in Helston, Cornwall. Zum Anzeigen anmelden oder registrieren - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

I would like to improve the choice of media (music) whilst retaining the factory spec touchscreen set up. I'm not keen on the Tesla screen replacement as research suggests this is far from perfect, despite the hefty price. I came across this kit which states it is compatible with other Toyota...

Having had all my metal brake pipes replaced by an independent garage recently, I've had spongy brake problems and the lads at the garage said they were struggling with the bleeding process. I've just been over to Toyota dealer and shelled out £56 for them to bleed the vehicle and it's much...

Got the MOT coming up in a couple of weeks and while I'm fairly happy (touch wood), as it was a dry day I thought I would attack a few jobs in anticipation of the test. 1. Strip the rear disks, fit the extended dog bones and generally lube the handbrake parts etc 2. Fit new rear ARB bushes that...

I am planning ahead for the inevitable day my AHC gives up. The rear pipes are scaly and are bound to leak at some point. I have just ordered a Pedders conversion kit (the standard height, light load type) which I will keep in storage for the day I need it. Noting the difficulty in getting...

Hi all. Another air con aggravation post, sorry. Since my recent purchase of the vehicle, the air con has never worked. Touchscreen works ok but no sound of revs increasing and the magnetic clutch was not activating on the front of the AC compressor idler pulley. The idler pulley runs free so...

I have spent time going through the forum searches and service manuals, in prep for checking over my diffs to ensure all is working as it should. My vehicle is a 5 speed auto 100 series, so has independent front suspension and therefore no front diff lock. It obviously has a centre diff lock...

I’m planning to do a cam belt change on my 100 series and should probably replace the water pump while I’m at it. The manual states coolant capacity (with power heater and rear cabin heater) is just over 13L. However, I assume the cooling system will not fully drain by removing the w/pump. I’ll...

Evening all. Just bought myself a 53 plate Amazon VX 100 series, 5 speed auto, 118000 miles. According to the original 2003 Toyota sale receipt within the paperwork, it’s Ashdown green (which is my favourite LC colour) with Sandstorm beige leather interior. My Toyota journey started in 2010...

Since removing my EGR system last year, I’ve found quite a lot of oil builds up in the air intake, so much so that I can’t stop oil leaking from the EGR blanking plate on the end of the inlet manifold. I have used gaskets and silicon, but still it leaks. I’m going to take all the inlet apart...

I'm planning on blocking the EGR with a steel plate at the exhaust manifold end, as described in various posts I have seen. I do have some questions before starting this job though: 1. Is anyone out there still selling the plates, to save me having to make one myself? 2. Some posts refer to...

Have just overhauled front and rear brakes and having removed the calipers, I have let the master cylinder drain. The colour of the brake fluid at the caliper ends was black and grotty, so good opportunity to drain it off. Now that I have refitted everything, I am conscious that the bleeding...

Had to replace the squealing brake pads and thought I'd hit a few jobs at the same time, with a shopping list at Roughtrax ... new discs, pads all round, handbrake shoes, track rod ends, steering rack bush kit, and given the mileage has just gone round 140000, upper and lower ball joints. To be...

Whilst replacing upper and lower front ball joints (still ongoing actually...) I think I may have inadvertently pulled the front driveshafts out on both sides. I had already replaced the lower ball joints and track rod ends, and hand tightened both, so the bottom of the hub was held in place...

Had a £20 Amazon giftcard burning a hole in my pocket, so just ordered a tin of this... Wynns WY23381 Diesel EGR Cleaner, 150 ml and also this... Wynn's Diesel Clean 3 Extreme Cleaner 500ML Having never used the EGR cleaner before (my truck has done 137000 miles) and seen recommendations on...

Since I bought my 95 about a month ago, I haven't been able to get the rear diff lock to engage, although you could hear the clicking and all the dash lights were working correctly (but remained flashing red on the diff lock lamp). Was resigned to having to take the thing apart in line with...

I have just drained and refilled all three diffs on my vehicle. The rear and centre (transfer box) diffs have 24mm plugs, while the front diff has a hexagonal drive style filler and plug that, in my case, were both 10mm. I had read on here that one was 10mm and the other was 12mm and I know...

I have noticed a slight leak at the forward end of my transfer box, where it mates with the back of the automatic gearbox. It is not enough to drop oil on the ground as I would certainly have noticed this. However, there is definitely wet oil around the join. It certainly appears to be oil and...

Having recently bought my 98 Colorado with two keys but only one remote fob, I have just bought a second remote fob (ebay £20) and obviously it needed programming to be recognised by my car's ECU. In case it helps anyone undertaking the same, here's what you need to do, if all you are looking...

Hi all, Just got myself a 1998 (S plate) dark green automatic LWB Colorado VX. Got to say that these things put a smile on your face! I had previously owned a 3rd gen Hilux Surf and intended to move over to a Land Cruiser last year. However, a 2006 Mitsy Shogun with 50k on the clock tempted...