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Hey guys. My tailgate on my 96 GXL doesn’t lock with my central locking, but also does not lock when i stick the key in the keyhole on the hatch. The key actually doesn’t move at all in the keyhole. Is it an actuator? I feel like the key should manually still work if it was an actuator. It is...

Replacing broken uhf on 80 series and can’t figure out how to get the left side out. do the panels next to the glove box come off to give access to the bolts on the left side? Any help would be an appreciated. Cheers

Do i need a whole new regulator or can i manipulate this back into shape with a bit of heat.

Trying to locate a rattle in the front drivers side area of my 1fz cruiser. Doesn't sound engine and can't see anything obvious moving. Anyone had a similar noise or any ideas that might help?

My AISIN free wheeling hubs will click when unlocked. Is this just as simple as buying a rebuild kit?

should be updated

She's a 1996. Just did a 3 hour road trip back home after buying it, didn't burn any oil that was sitting at 2300rpm for most of the way. Thanks, i'll look at getting a shop to do the valve stem seals.

attached video of startup

is this a normal tick for a 1fz

Hi all, have recently purchased a 1fz 80 series. Couple of questions with it, it will puff a little bit of blue smoke on start if it has been sitting for at least an hour or two, but nothing when revving or under load. Is this likely to be the pcv valve or something else. Next question, the...