Rigster

Ah, I see. This will certainly make things more interesting. There will not be many people who have any experience with this newer model on this side of the pond, so hopefully there are some folks with some experience with a newer model read...

Leave the OEM headlight assemblies installed and take it to a Toyota dealer under warranty. Otherwise you will need to get your hands on a FSM with electrical diagrams so you can go through the starting circuit and check everything. If it is...

It's for defenders, so may cause contagious oil leaks and electrical issues. Besides that, looks great!

Never thought I would do this but..... life is too short

Gullwing done!

6 full days since a WDYD post? I'll go. Just DD this thing sans FRP while we still have sun. half doors made a big difference in exhaust smells. Still get all the other outside smells but less my exhaust smells.

finally found time to finish the frame of the gully. Next it welding sheet metal, and ordering the 0.080" aluminum panels for all the doors. All piano wire hinges have #4-40 threaded holes in the frame. Size of the door panels is written on...

Used some tiny screws and hardware to secure the new interior vents and the duct register. New vent, with my heater plumbed up to it. Other side just got a new stock duct and exterior/interior louvers. Nothing was really wrong with the duct...

Hi all, For posterity, I thought I’d share my ECU troubles on my ’95 KZJ78 in case anyone else runs into the same symptoms. My new-to-me KZJ78 would suddenly shut off after about 15 minutes of driving. It would crank but not start until it had...

@Rigster I was thinking that too..but i would assume the dash light and hub lock light would blink? Maybe not. Also thought maybe the 4wd system was not working for the previous owner and maybe they simply pulled the bulbs out of the cluster...

Thanks for you help guys. Turns out it was a blown fuse! Lights on the dash dont work but at least its out of 4WD

Check the "4WD" switch in the dash. Verify the plug is still soundly connected/seated properly to the switch. If this plug is disconnected, it will remain in 4WD :cheers:

I wouldn't necessarily look at replacing the exhaust manifold. Perhaps removing it and blasting it to clean it up? Save the money and put it towards getting it ceramic coated? Replace the gasket and nuts/studs. It is not too difficult to do...

I stopped by the local machine shop to discuss a cylinder head rebuild. The guy seemed to think it would probably run around $500 plus parts, but he is booked out for the next two months. Indicates a good shop, but I need the Prado back on the...

Spent a little time playing around with various manifolds and positioning for the turbo, at first I thought I might be better off using the 1Y manifold but that pushes the turbo too far away from the engine (runs into the clutch and brake MC heat...

Maybe. But may need spinal fusion - potential medical retirement / separation from the Corps. Don't know if I'll ever be able to do the things necessary to it that I want to, much less overland in it. May still keep it, but not sure I'll ever be...

Unless you're sure the axles themselves need replacing, just replace the CV joints and boots unless you want to shell out for genuine VW axles. The aftermarket axles usually cause odd, engine rpm related vibrations. My parent's '04 currently has...

Fired up the Prado for the first time in a month or so, it blew a massive cloud of white oil smoke. Oil was blown out of the failed downpipe gasket, and once I got the turbo off I found it had come from the #4 exhaust port. I stuck a...

Interesting to know! I already replaced them in my 06 with "A-Premium" axles and they are great at all speeds/RPM's. I have been impressed with the quality of this Chinese supplier, and have given a lot of their products a try and have not been...

You got a deal there, my friend! That is what my wife is driving around and she loves it. I am in the middle of putting my son's 1.9 BEW into a new to him shell this weekend, then I have to find time to do the cam and followers in my 06 BRM...

Finally in hand. A lot of parts and no instructions so I'm guessing they're online? The window is a beauty of a piece! Can't wait to put it in! Edit: found the PDF. Now just need the time to make it happen.

Along those lines, awhile back I replaced the vacuum lines around the EGR system as part of some preventative maintenance. I didn't realize my 1kz was and always had been shutting down a tiny bit rough until after I replaced the vacuum tubes and...

That sounds correct, and yes those numbers are spot on. Your engine is fine. This is why I like to do all the work myself on my vehicles. If the shop is not trying to outright rip you off, then at best they are incompetent. I would drive and...

Onwards

Next morning headed home. Stopped at the Eureka Lodge for some pie. As we got out I noticed a hot smell and smoke coming from the rear wheels. Both sides where spitting brake fluid and the axle/wheels where very hot. Didn’t realize that the...