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[Guest]

Hi again Alan,
scrap what i wrote before. Your diff is broken down into the following...
amongst all the other info i have on that model engine/gearbox...
I found it. G975 is a 4.56 LSD. For some reason the G974 (4.56 open or
e-locker) and G975 axle codes are Euro spec only.
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From: "List Server" <[Email address removed]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:06 PM
Subject: [ELCO Digest]

 

[Guest]

Another thing to bear in mind about 100 series in Africa is that they also
do a basic spec, with no airbags, ABS etc etc. Look at some of the vehicles
you see on TV and you'll even see 100s with manual locking hubs.
BTW, just finished watching the Long Way Round DVD set I got for Christmas.
Wonder what happened to the two Mitsubishis when they got to the far east of
Russia?
Best regards,
Neill Watson
On 8/1/06 6:07 pm, "List Server" <[Email address removed]> wrote:

 

[Guest]

Hi Neill,
Yes, that is the 105 series with the 1HZ engine (basic 4.2 lump) with a
fixed/solid front axle.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift

 

[Guest]

On 08/01/06, Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]> wrote:
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If I'm not mistaken it's called the 100GX in SA. That's the one I was
talking about

 

[Guest]

Dodgy flexible hoses
I had this with the flexi hose between the rigid pipe and the clutch
slave cylinder. Having replaced the slave cylinder and the master
cylinder internals I was still losing clutch. When I bled it the
(previously clean fluid) came out full of black particles and crud.
Changed the hose - problem went. But there was no visible ballooning
when I checked by sight and feel with my Wife working the pedal.
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[Guest]

1. Yes interested in Salisbury Plain
2. Does anyone else have an Amazon and swapped the original tyres for
Goodrich All Terrain or similar and if so what size did you go for and where
did you source them
3. Someone asked about a heated front screen - the answer as far as I am
aware is no - but Toyota ought to fit a vehicle pre-heater aka Range Rovers
so you don't need the heated screen - (alright I am a fan of all the toys
owning an Amazon but it also goes off road hence the question about All
Terrains)
4. Has anyone had problems with the variable air suspension on the
Landcruiser - I had new sensors fitted after just 6 months and I think they
are on the blink again - does anyone know if the cold restricts the ability
of the compressor to pump the suspension up to full height?
Mark (Amazon - alright series 100 if you are a true fan
Birmingham
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[Guest]

Hi Mark,
1st post, great to hear from you.
Excellent.
A friend in France has 285x75x16s (I think) on his 100 series, you should be
able to pick them up from any good local store or try
http://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/, they shouldn't be too far from you.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift

 

[Guest]

When is the Salisbury plain event taking place, referred to in the digest
below ?
Regards, Frederick (London SW15)
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From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]]
Sent: 27 February 2006 18:09
Subject: [ELCO Digest]
=======================================================================Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:36:40 +0000
Subject: [ELCO] Driver's door armrest switch control plate
From: Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hello
Anyone know if I can get a drivers door armrest switch control plate - the
removable piece with the window and locking switches on it... After the
broken glass saga last week I've now discovered the rear plastic lug has
been snapped off by the guy who replaced the glass. Wish I'd done it myself
now but still... It now won't sit in place but I could always use strong
double-sided. Just wondered if I could get one (in grey) and if they were
cheap...
Jeremy
HDJ81 1993/4, with some of the usual suspects Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones
Mob: 07831 458 793
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=======================================================================Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:50:14 +0000
From: Roman <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Driver's door armrest switch control plate
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Jeremy,
If you are talking about just the top plate to which the switch assembly is
bolted, it's part No
74231-60010-03 or 74231-60070-B0. Check the price with Toyota as car
breakers will probably want to sell you the whole assembly switch for 70
quid.
Maybe UHU plastic glue will do the tric. It did on mine.
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Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
On 2/27/06, Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones <[Email address removed]> wrote:
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=======================================================================Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:40:11 +0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Driver's door armrest switch control plate
From: Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
You're probably right Roman - a bit of glue... If I had done it myself
that's what I'd do so maybe I should go ahead. Uhu is easy to break if you
need to get in there...Just annoys when you let someone else loose on your
car and they break things...Thanks for the parts numbers.
Incidentally I am yet to find a good breaker in the nearish vicinity.
Jeremy
On 27/2/06 10:50, "Roman" <[Email address removed]> wrote:
Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones
Mob: 07831 458 793
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=======================================================================Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:53:02 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: Re: [ELCO] [Admin] Salisbury Plain - Spring 06
From: [Email address removed]
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Yeah, i might be interested - depends on dates/times, the usual kinds of
things Regards
Renate>
Are any of you interested in another trip to Salisbury.
=======================================================================Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:04:05 +0000
From: "Gareth Jones" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] [Admin] Salisbury Plain - Spring 06 - Renate
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Ye Gods - she is alive !
Renate - have you been hibernating ???????????????
I thought I heard snoring coming from your side of the River Severn.
Gareth.
=======================================================================Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:06:35 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: Re: [ELCO] [Admin] Salisbury Plain - Spring 06 - Renate
From: [Email address removed]
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Gazzer my dear heart, still hanging in there - well, you now how it is - I'm
at the local library deleting (wait for it) 258 pages of emails...>
Ye Gods - she is alive !
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] [Admin] Salisbury Plain - Spring 06 - Renate
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:42:08 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hey Renate
How is the auld cruiser behaving itself, nice to see you back from from from
well from.
john c
92HDJ 80 1HDT rep of Ireland
=======================================================================Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:13:41 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: Re: [ELCO] [Admin] Salisbury Plain - Spring 06 - Renate
From: [Email address removed]
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
JohnCy
l'beast is behaving himself, as am I - well, for the time being, that
is,until something else presents itself to me - like a juicy trip plan to
north africa for instance...
Renate
Hey Renate
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[Guest]

Hi Matt...at last another FJ40, three cheers. I have a 1979 three gear RHD,
4.2, SE Asian import, original and properly basic. I=B9ve fitted an early
original Toyoda power steering unit and an original heater, bodywork
overhaul next, enjoy the group,
I don=B9t know all that much either, but there are some who can point you
towards help, maybe even me, but I am also more into the aesthetics of the
beast rather than home repair etc.
There=B9s going to be a Salisbury Plain away-day soon. I went to the last one
in November and it was a lot of fun.
Best
Steve Ackhurst
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On 27/2/06 19:46, "matt richards" <[Email address removed]> wrote:
>>> Hi, I'm Matt Richards, living in Kent, recently bought a 1967 FJ40,
>>> an import from California, left hand drive, 5.7l V8, 5 speed,
>>> running on 35" tyres. I dont know a lot about Cruisers, Landrovers
>>> and more recently Jeeps are more my thing but I fell in love with
>>> the looks. Looking forward to conversing with you chaps.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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[Guest]

Hi Frederick,
Most likely on one of the weekends around Easter +/- 2 weeks.
Just need to sort out a couple of other things first.
Most likely will be after Easter at this rate.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift

 

[Guest]

Hello to all, with regards to comment on converting auto to manual, the
question has to asked, why? the auto is a superb bit "o kit, many in the
hard core end of "froadin are doing just the opposite! my TJ wrangler was
manual, now auto, the guy that built it put a Corvette auto in it, its
great! my 80 L.C. is auto, great! try a manual before you go any further,
Iwas speaking to an auto box specialist last week, he said in 5 years
they've only repaired two Toyota boxes,against scores of L/Rover ZF units,
in his words, they are almost bullit proof,... unless anyone knows
different.
Re: OME springs and shocks, I've used them for 10years on Discoverys,
including two trips to N/Africa, the Alps, Pyrrenees etc. etc. never broke
one, Iwas with Roman when he broke a S/A and borrowed my spare, I think the
are VERY good,... unless someone knows of a better unit for the money. Best
regards to all.

 

[Guest]

Hi William,
Welcome to the list.
I agree with you on the Autos, wouldn't have anything else.
When replying to messages in the digest mode (or any messages), please
only quote the parts of the message you are replying to and then delete
the rest.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift

 

[Guest]

Hi,again, I'm planning my own trip to N/Africa for early Jan o7, with the
purpose of seeing some special stages of the "Dakar" we will of course try
to take in as much of the scenery/'froadin as well, may I ask who else will
be there at that time? at the moment there are two trucks going with me and
although I'm not looking for a convoy I would be interested if other
parties will be there with the idea of maybe meeting there to compare notes
etc.etc. I would like to add that I would be interested in a weekend trip, I
don't care if its Wales or France, I also have been to the"Jeepfest" and a
good event it was, but I also know the organisers struggled to break even.
Rgds Bill Westley

 

[Guest]

Hi All,
Just got back from a solo trip and would be obliged if you could give me
your opinions on a problem I had with my '97 5- door Colorado VX Auto with
100,000 miles on the clock ; The vehicle had been going really well on the
journey down through France and Spain and for 3 weeks in the Moroccan
desert.
My route covered 7,000 miles ,south (Plage Blanche etc)to the Mauretanian
border, back through the old Polisario area near the Algerian border, then
through the mountains and home.
Luckily,it was only on the way home when I was climbing a mountain pass ,at
night , in blizzard conditions but not deep snow , when the fault developed.
The vehicle was fully laden with food,tent,60 litres of water,90 litres of
diesel no passengers.
When I put my foot down the revs climbed rapidly,the power dropped and the
Turbo light came on.
The wheels were not slipping ,I don't think that the air intake was blocked
with snow.
The 'Cruiser went ok and the turbo light stayed off ,if I kept to 40 MPH.
The problem lasted 2 days before I took it to Toyota Marakesh (very helpful
guys) who diagnosed a slipping clutch but didn't have the parts.
On the way back through Europe I drove carefully,kept below 70 , took it
easy on hills and it seemed ok.
Strangely,it then seems to have cured itself ! Back in the UK,the Toyota
garage took it for a test drive (on the flat,unloaded) and said it was ok
and that the oil showed no signs of burning associated with a slipping
clutch.
The problem is, I'm apprehensive about setting off for my next long trip
(India ?) without knowing what caused the problem.
Could altitude have caused the problem ? The Pass was about 2,900 metres at
its highest.
Any ideas ?
Best Regards,Martin

 

[Guest]

Martin,
An interesting one. Last time I remember similar symtoms, it was when
the engine was reving itself up by burning oil. It was getting into
the intake from a leaky turbo. But in my case the turbo died shortly
afterwards.
It is slightly confusing - you say your LC is auto, then you mention
slipping clutch as a possible cause.
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Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
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[Guest]

Martin,
I'm still interested to know if the problem occurred again once you got
down from the mountains or were you just taking it steady.
I would have thought that your car would have an an altitude sensor,
however if it doesn't here is a possible scenario I thought of in the
bath this morning which I'm sure others will shoot down in flames ;-)
The air is thinner in the mountains which will result in over fuelling
which leads to higher combustion temperatures which in turn leads to
higher temperatures on the turbo.
The situation is made worse if the problem occurred as you ascended the
mountain because the engine would be working harder.
This would lead to the turbo light coming on, however I'm not sure why
the revs would behave as they did.
Perhaps Craig V. will have a better idea.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Skype: julianvoelcker
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift

 

[Guest]

Hi Julian,
Julian Voelcker wrote:
Also the thinner air is easier to pump so the turbo spins faster and
shifts up the compressor efficiency map so that the engine will tend to
overboost. If it is a EFI engine I don't think there is a altitude
compensation feature as the ECU only looks at a map sensor signal from
the engine not a ambient map signal as well.
Engine revs is a completely different problem.

 

[Guest]

Dear readers, about a fortnight ago I worked out the economy of our HDJ 78 cruiser ....
22.3 MPG.This is predominently on local roads shortish trips, the vehicle has the turbo
diesel EFI 2LT engine (approx 80 k miles),long wheelbase,is automatic,weighs about 2
metric tonnes,part time four wheel drive and not driven with a heavy foot .I suspect the
engine is short of power @90BHP and this coupled with the old technology is the cause,
so my first question is what affordable and sensible modsare available to me.?
The second question follows a similar theme and relates to the use of Bio Diesel.There
is a local supplier to us but wants 85 pence/ltr....(.had heard it to be about 3/4 pump
price).Following their information it should be safe to use on vehicles designed to run on
low sulphur diesel,with no natural rubber (fuel lines,`o` rings,seals, etc) to come into
contact with the fuel as its aggressive! Apparently you will also have to change the fuel
filter more initially due to the cleaning action of the product.No information was available
to say it was safe to use on Toyota`s so thoughts please.
DAVID JOYCE.
LANDCRUISER II
OXFORDSHIRE.

 

[Guest]

Hi David,
The key thing is to make sure that vehicle is well looked after, I'm probably stating the
obvious but check that the fuel and air filters are in a good condition, then you need to make
sure that the injectors and fuel pump are in good condition and that the valve clearances are
set properly.
Getting the injectors and the pump serviced isn't cheap, but I can recommend a firm down in
Swindon who seem to know what they are doing and aren't as expensive as some - I was quoted
upto around ?600 to get the 6 injectors and pump serviced if I took it to them and it would
come out a lot cheaper if there was nothing major wrong with it - does the engine smoke much?
The next step would be to look at fitting a turbo, intercooler and large bore exhaust - not
cheap, but you will get more power and possibly better economy.
Which supplier is it? I use 100% biodiesel most of the time and have had no major problems. I
changed the filter as a precaution, but it was pretty clean.
The key thing with most of these 'commercial' home brew setups is to make sure the people know
what they are doing and that you can get references - there is a chap down near Stroud that
sells Biodiesel that he doesn't make and I gather at least 20 vehicles have been taken off the
road due to poor processing of the fuel.
I've found that I have lost something on fuel consumption, but have gained a bit of power,
although I would be interested in monitoring the engine a bit more closely by monitoring the
exhaust gas temperatures and to see what can be done to 'tune' the engine running on the
biodiesel to take into account it's slightly different characteristics to normal diesel.
I'm sorry, but I don't think that I will be able to meet up this weekend, family stuff has
cropped up, but I will be around all next weekend so just email me with details when you can
come over.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Skype: julianvoelcker
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift