Beau
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Hi Guys, I recently done a road trip with my 90 series Land cruiser. It was a bit of a quick decision and not a lot of planning went into it. It was more of go with the flow. Anyway I was a bit worried at first as I am pretty sure at least the Gasket is gone on my engine, and maybe the head is cracked as well as it uses water every now and then and a bit of oil. I was planning on rebuilding the other engine I have, but never got round so I bit the bullet and went with her as she is. I never even got time for a oil change or any servicing what so ever. But I will tell you now that I made it Back home without a problem. Only thing was that before I went I knew all the disc needed to be changed but there was no time so I had to leave them for when I got back. Is it good for disc to last about 150,000 miles?
My route, Started at Milton Keynes UK (home), drove to dover, ferry to calais. First stop was Holland for 2 nights. Then a long drive to the swiss alps. The drive there was amazing! Then to Millano, Italy, then a long drive to Barcelona, spain. Then a long drive back through france (seen paris already so no need to stop) to calais and back home.
Overall the trip was about 4500 Miles which is about 7500 km. She drank a bit of water and oil at the swiss alps which was very hilly (gradients of over 7%) but she done very well and I was very surprised. I averaged about 450 miles a tank averaging 70-75 (occasionally 80+) with 7 people and few suitcases.
Anyway, here are some pics. I can only upload 4, so I will choose the best ones.
Holland
Swiss alps- climbed up to 3000 metres!
Spot the cruiser in Monaco
Parris, Also Drove on the highest Bridge in Parris- In the clouds
More pics are here. http://s1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd378/Beau168/Toyota Landcruiser/
Anyway Im very surprised of her, and that we made it back without any issues, when I am pretty sure the head is cracked! She done good for a 14 year old truck with 150,000 miles on the clock!
My route, Started at Milton Keynes UK (home), drove to dover, ferry to calais. First stop was Holland for 2 nights. Then a long drive to the swiss alps. The drive there was amazing! Then to Millano, Italy, then a long drive to Barcelona, spain. Then a long drive back through france (seen paris already so no need to stop) to calais and back home.
Overall the trip was about 4500 Miles which is about 7500 km. She drank a bit of water and oil at the swiss alps which was very hilly (gradients of over 7%) but she done very well and I was very surprised. I averaged about 450 miles a tank averaging 70-75 (occasionally 80+) with 7 people and few suitcases.
Anyway, here are some pics. I can only upload 4, so I will choose the best ones.
Holland
Swiss alps- climbed up to 3000 metres!
Spot the cruiser in Monaco
Parris, Also Drove on the highest Bridge in Parris- In the clouds
More pics are here. http://s1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd378/Beau168/Toyota Landcruiser/
Anyway Im very surprised of her, and that we made it back without any issues, when I am pretty sure the head is cracked! She done good for a 14 year old truck with 150,000 miles on the clock!