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Morning Guy,
Do you actually need nozzles for the injectors or the complete injectors.
Either way, get in touch with Bob and RVS in Swindon - +44 (1793) 421166 - they should be able to sort you out.
Regards
Julian
Email: [Email address removed]
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Good day
Do you suggest I carry a spare water pump and a clutch kit as spares when travelling from SA to Morocco?
The water pump is still original as is the clutch. The car has done 150k km=2C mostly city driving.
I am not sure what to do=2C and hope you can guide me.
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Karel,
I guess most of the suggestion about which spares is good to carry on
a trip like this come from people, including myself, who have had some
problems in the past and now think they know how to get prepared.
Trouble is, like generals who always prepare for the last war, we
don't know what we may really need on the next trip. These suggestions
show what might, but only might, be useful. A thoroughly serviced land
cruisers operated within it's load capacity should not give you
trouble. If it does, you can still buy parts in many places and find
Toyota dealers in major cities throughout Africa, or failing that have
them shipped form home, but this takes time and effort. This can be
avoided by having with you the parts that will keep you going, at
least to the next major town.
Sorry I can't be of more help but the final answer is a very much a
personal matter, depending on who you are: a tyre kicker or a
worrier...
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80 (auto)
On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 12:01 PM, karel stroebel
<[Email address removed]> wrote:

 

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Subject: [ELCO] LRO Show Peterborough
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:43:45 +0100
From: "Julian A.R. Voelcker" <[Email address removed]>
I am going either Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather.
Regards Jorgen
KDJ120 D-4D (UK)

 

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Thanks Jon, should be ok to get it fixed,will let you know.
Hope everyone had a great weekend, good to catch up again, and meet
new cruiser folk.
Any new ideas to create more obstacles in the wood, will be much
appreciated.
Cheers,Tony.

 

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Thanks Tony
How about a large inflatable air bag at the bottom of the bum clincher mud
slide.
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Paul Driver
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
[Email address removed]
07718 782828

 

[Guest]

You may already know about this...
http://www.r2rc.co.uk/home/content/view/27/97/

 

[Guest]

For some reason this was classed as spam, probably my spam filter
(Kapersky)...
I cannot believe they will let the Vehicle Manufactures have the monopoly
back again...
Is that for real?
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]] On
Behalf Of Dave Harris
Sent: 22 January 2009 13:04
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: [!! SPAM] [ELCO]
You may already know about this...
http://www.r2rc.co.uk/home/content/view/27/97/

 

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As real as Tesco not being able to resell designer jeans bought legitimately in the far east I suppose...
CB
For some reason this was classed as spam, probably my spam filter (Kapersky)...
I cannot believe they will let the Vehicle Manufactures have the monopoly back again...
Is that for real?
=A0
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All signed sealed and delivered.
TTFN
Chas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Naylor" <[Email address removed]>
To: <[Email address removed]>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 5:41 PM
Subject: RE: [ELCO]

 

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Ok me too..
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]] On
Behalf Of Chas
Sent: 22 January 2009 18:17
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: Re: [ELCO]
All signed sealed and delivered.
TTFN
Chas
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From: "Martin Naylor" <[Email address removed]>
To: <[Email address removed]>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 5:41 PM
Subject: RE: [ELCO]

 

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Nice comparison, it now makes me think, why should they release information.
Suppose it opens a whole can worms if they force manufactures to reveal all.
Like comparing Microsoft having to release part's of the source code of
Windows for review, part's of it!!but not the whole source code.
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]] On
Behalf Of Christopher Bell
Sent: 22 January 2009 18:14
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: RE: [ELCO]
As real as Tesco not being able to resell designer jeans bought legitimately
in the far east I suppose...
CB

 

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|
| Nice comparison, it now makes me think, why should they release
| information.
| Suppose it opens a whole can worms if they force manufactures to
reveal
| all.
| Like comparing Microsoft having to release part's of the source code
of
| Windows for review, part's of it!!but not the whole source code.
I think that's an equally good analogy.
It really boils down to monopoly vs competition, and the EU's record on
that is mixed - witness, as you say, the way they forced MS to open up
parts of Windows to the likes of Mozilla etc.
Look on the bright side though: the only real lock the manufacturers
have is on engine management systems and the associated diagnostic
software and codes. Think how many independent people can chip engines,
and they do this by effectively reverse-engineering the engine's
performance. In addition the US legislation forces manufacturers to fit
OBDII ports, effectively permitting access to the car's computers.
The other bits: brakes, wheel bearings, hoses, etc are all generic and
will continue to be available and fittable separately.
Where I think this will really bite is when the manufacturers start
selling hybrid and fuel cell cars en masse in a few years time. I'm not
sure that Bob at the local garage is going to be equipped to deal with
that - not because he isn't clever enough, but because he can't afford
to equip for it.
On the other hand I think we will start to see a sharp division between
"power plant", which will become almost a black box, "drive-train" which
(hopefully) will become much simpler, and "the rest" which will remain
pretty much as now... so maybe things will be OK after all.
On a related note I was fascinated by last night's "Moneybox" programme
on how Porsche is sneakily trying to take over VW, the reason being
given that they need access to the new hybrid engine technology that VW
are developing.
We live in interesting times!
CB
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Engine chipping is an interesting issue. I wonder what percentage of people
tell the insurance company when they have it done.
I can see the insurance companies getting into the practice of checking the
car for chipping, they are already much more likely to wriggle on over
tinted windows etc.
One problem with that is when a car is sold, tinted windows are obvious to
the buyer of a second hand car while a different software is not likely to
be on most peoples minds, that could lead to changes in hardware or software
(chips that can not be reprogrammed, tamper evident seals, in a non
automotive application I once came across a chip that was supposedly wiped
out if exposed to light?).
With hydrogen fuel cells and hybrids the software is likely to be the only
modifiable engine part and I can't see the chippers being allowed to reverse
engineer a hydrogen engine.
Malcolm
Stafford (UK)
FJ45 '75 & FJ45 '76
Look on the bright side though: the only real lock the manufacturers
have is on engine management systems and the associated diagnostic
software and codes. Think how many independent people can chip engines,
and they do this by effectively reverse-engineering the engine's
performance. In addition the US legislation forces manufacturers to fit
OBDII ports, effectively permitting access to the car's computers.

 

[Guest]

Malcolm,
Chips are wiped by exposure to light, it is ultra-violet light though,
not daylight. You also have to take the cover off the back to expose it.
Maybe you were told that by someone that had got part of the story.
Regards,
Clive Marks
Home: +44 1293 514600
Mobile: +44 7821 491897
Crawley, West Sussex, UK.

 

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Hopefully the "engine" will be an electric motor - a nice simple piece
of kit with one moving part!
CB
| With hydrogen fuel cells and hybrids the software is likely to be the
only
| modifiable engine part and I can't see the chippers being allowed to
| reverse engineer a hydrogen engine.
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Sorry I meant hydrogen car but the potential for "chipping" an electric
motor is probably larger than an internal combustion engine.
Malcolm
Stafford (UK)
FJ45 '75 & FJ45 '76
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]] On
Behalf Of Christopher Bell
Sent: 23 January 2009 11:56
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: RE: [ELCO]
Hopefully the "engine" will be an electric motor - a nice simple piece
of kit with one moving part!
CB
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Hi
Please remove me from your mailing list
Many Thanks
John Hall

 

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I bought a 100 4.2 TD Auto last January (2008) for an overland trip to Australia. Was after a GX manual but there was none around. In fact there were only a few (5 or so) GX Autos. I paid =A39500 for a 2001 one keeper model on 104,000 miles. The big end went in Thailand but we've established it was my fault now! (a seal went on the power steering causing a leek so that it got so mashed up bits of metal went into the engine and b*ggered it completely - i thought the power steering fluid level was fine as there is a feeder back in on the top that was spraying fluid onto the dipstick - make sure you look inside). They obviously have independent suspension which isn't great for off-roading but OME suspension covers you for ground clearance. Other than that its been great with no other major probs. Not sure on the roadtax as mine is 01 and its =A3180 or something
Graham Naismith
Surrey, UK
www.drive-to-oz.com
2001 HDJ100 4.2l TDA GX Patriot Roof Rack/Safari Snorkel, Long Range Fuel Tank/BFG A/T Tyres/ARB Bullbars/Old Man Emu Raised Suspension etc
----- Original Message -----
From: chris coombs
To: [Email address removed]
Cc: [Email address removed] ; [Email address removed]
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:03 PM
Subject: [ELCO]
Hi All
having recently sold my 80 series, I am now thinking of purchasing a 100 series 4.2 TD, Auto - have had a look at some of the info around and it would seem GX, but would not rule out a VX on Active ride alone.
I am looking for help and advice on what to look for - look out for?!
Probable prices and relative miles - do they run and run as per the 80 and previous Cruisers.Has anyone - Jon Wildsmith for instance - done any home work/research into these recently?
Recommended one for general use/towing/overlanding/off-roading ?
100, 000 + miles a problem?
Julian
your thoughts re the above and servicing prices/issues - ie. BEBS etc?
Jon (or anyone else who has purchased one in the not too distant past):
if you don't mind what did you pay and what did you get for your money?
Price for the TJM front bar? Where it was purchased?
Having looked at Autotrader etc there seems to be a few out there ranging in price from =A37k up to =A320k
would prefer to spend as little as poss, but prefer to spend a bit more for a nice cond lower mileage example - opinions welcome.
Presume these are liable for the higher road tax if newer than '01 - guess it would be approx =A3450 per annum - please correct me if I am wrong/confirm I am right.
Looking forward to some advice/opinions/experience
Cheers
Chris
07812 344740

 

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Hi Chris,
In most cases the 100s are bigger and stronger than the 80s. Yes they do
have their foibles like weak front diffs, but nothing too problematic.
Yes, they do have independent front suspension, but this isn't a big problem
for overlanding - they will get to 98% of the places an 80 will get to and if
overlanding you most likely wouldn't want to go to the extra 2% of places
anyway.
Yes they have more electronics, but these are Toyota electronics so generally
not worth worrying about too much.
The combination of IFS and electronic engine management (plus the intercooler
as well) leads to a much more civilised drive make the 80s feel pretty
agricultural in comparison.
The Active hieght control systems are pretty good, but due to general lack of
maintenance and the salt on the UK roads they do cause problems, however if
you are going for overland prep it's worth taking off anyway since few if any
3rd world countries will have any experience of it - even if you go to the
dealers.
Towing wise there is precious little out there to touch it.
Only from lack of maintenance. Some of the parts are more expensive than the
80s but hopefully over time the prices are coming down - I'm already finding
better sources of supply for key components.
Mostly covered above - no BEB problems.
The main weakness is the front diff in the early models, but this can be
resolved by fitting an ARB air locker.
I have had a few customers picking up reasonable examples in the 7-10k range
for 98-01 models with around 100k miles.
I'm not sure.
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
0845 508 6863
Ledbury, Herefordshire. UK
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift and a few goodies.