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Most common cause in my experience is worn or dirty contacts in the starter solenoid but you say it's a new one; not unknown for new stuff to fail but unlikely. Only other things I can think of are a faulty ground connection somewhere (body to engine block maybe) or a fault in the ignition switch.

I asked ChatGPT. "As of June 2025, the UK MOT test does not include a direct measurement of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. While the MOT assesses emissions such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and particulate matter (PM), NOx levels are not directly tested during the procedure...

I didn't think the UK MOT measured NOx

I feel your pain! There is a good "Timmy the tool man" Youtube video on these too where he goes into some detail about setting up the retaining ring etc. He had a special tool for using in a press to get all the bits off and back together afterwards. Probably has no relevance but I saw in my...

Yes, full time 4WD so HL will lock the centre diff if you take the front prop shaft off and give you drive to the rear.

"Fifty quid for a set of tyres" and he thought that was expensive! Those were the days. We had a series III XJ12 as a test car when I worked for an oil company (luckily), you really could see the fuel gauge move if you thrashed it, I got 9mpg routinely. Lovely car.

Mine is like the top picture, just crawled under it to look.

Dynax-S50 is the more fluid one for spraying in cavities. DynaxUB and Dynax-UC are for exposed surfaces and is more of a coating, B is for black and C is for clear. Good stuff in my opinion.

Direct Line is a UK insurance company and MSE is the Money Saving Expert, a consumer advocate website and comparison service.

I put a set of Yokohama ATs on mine in 2013 and they have no cracking at all. They've only done 20,000 miles and have loads of tread left. I think the rubber has hardened and gives a poorer ride than when they were new. I'd certainly buy them again for my use which doesn't include any serious...

Watched this a few days ago, it's on a 100 series but I suspect the 80 is similar. Big job.

Is it a 90 or 95 series branded as Prado in Australia or some other Land Cruiser type?

Presumably it grounds through the bulb filament? Take the bulb out and see if it still grounds

Not come across them before, looks like they have some good stuff. Let us know how you get on.

https://www.ns4x4.ie/parts/7923/rear-spring-chassis-bracket-lh these guys feature on here at such times

My rear left window didn't work for ten years either at the door or the master control; I bit the bullet last year and bought a £20 cheap Chinese knock-off master switch unit which fixed it. Years ago I had trouble with the central locking and that was due to broken wires in the loom between the...

Matt has finished the Colorado It's up for sale on his website and Autotrader at £7995

https://www.roughtrax4x4.com/toyota-4x4-parts/axle-rear/rams004-genuine-toyota-axle-breather.html is this the one?

Looks like I have a different version

Thanks for the info. Mine's an early one I think, 1997. Will search for a part number if it ever stops raining.

Thanks for that. I've looked at cleaning the MAF but the wires are well shrouded and I didn't want to break it. I cleaned the throttle body and IAC valve last year (they were pretty clean to start with). MOT man suggested looking for intake/exhaust leaks which I will do this year. If a MAF...

How much was the new sensor and where did you source it please? I've had some bother with MOT emissions and think a new one might be in order for next time. Genuine part the only way to go I think.

Had two "proper" Capris back when I was a yoof. The 3 litre S was a better car than the 2.8 Injection in my opinion, much nicer engine. I got the big Ford bug from my dad and The Sweeney who both had Consul 3 litre GTs. Took my driving test in the Consul which had flames painted on the...

Thanks, I'll have a go with more confidence when the time comes

Did you mig weld the stainless pipe to the mild steel flange with normal mig wire and gas or something special? I'm never sure what you should do?

Agreed, my 95 series had a leak at the top of the replacement screen where the sealant had come adrift. The headlining was wet at the front edge which was another clue.

Thanks for the feedback, I'm amazed and delighted. I'm usually way off the mark.

I see the link didn't go to the right product And yes power valve on the front, can't believe it does anything useful

By the way, if you decide to investigate the "power valve" in the centre box be very careful with the nuts as they love to snap off.

My experience so far is welding in a new flexi-pipe in the cat section to avoid buying the whole thing for £1500 and that was ten years ago. I keep an eye out for replacement sections but they are expensive e.g...

As fitted Easy to fit and hasn't come loose or worn noticeably in eight years. Pity it didn't cover the spokes somehow but think that would involve a lot more effort and cost

I bought this one for my 90 series several years ago and have been very pleased with it, My wheel had begun to disintegrate at the top and was horrible to touch. I considered having it recovered professionally but it was over £150 at the time...

Nobody has said it yet but I presume rather than Dexrose you mean Dexron, the GM trade name for their range of ATFs?

Timmy the Toolman went to town on his, I didn't realise there is a screen in the reservoir on the 90s/4Runners until I watched this.

I've had no bother FWIW on PC or mobile devices; all works as normal.

I just tried the DVLA system and managed to get some check codes out

They're available from Amayama https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/8504460080 and Partsouq https://partsouq.com/en/search/all?q=85044-60080

The transmission fluid circulates through a small cooler in the bottom of the radiator. You'll get a dribble of ATF when you take the feed and return pipes off but nothing should gush out, just replace what's lost if it amounts to much. There are many threads on here about a well known issue of...

Have a look at this thread for a nice job on a 90 https://www.landcruiserclub.net/community/threads/colorado-rear-strut-housing-repair.160429/

https://www.ns4x4.ie/parts/13517/rear-shock-absorber-and-droplink-bracket-l-h-genuine-toyota I should be on commission for these guys