Recent content by bundynice

Hi all, After months of hunting, happy to report the issue has finally been resolved. Recap - Engine was dusted at 250,000km - Engine removed by my mechanic, rebuilt by 3rd party and re-installed by my mechanic At the same time as the engine install, new turbos, an intercooler, injectors...

Thanks for everyones replies, much appreciated. So the vibrations are now getting worse (approx 600kms after engine works completed) and are present in all gears / speeds when at 1,500 - 1,700rpm. It's is now becoming undrivable. So I have started the process of getting 3rd and 4th opinions...

Thanks for the reply. It only goes away when I turn the A/c off at slow roll. Not when I am travelling faster.

Yes checked trans mounts aswell

Yes new engine mounts installed. And those have been checked. Not sure about vacuum plumbing. Will get that looked at tomorrow.

This is a great video. Thanks so much. I hole hartedly agree that this is inline with my thoughts aswell (i.e. nothing has changed accept the driveline changes to trans mounts, and diff drop). i will do some more research on diff drops, to see if some process has been missed.

Hi thanks for your reply. Yes engine was dusted by the previous owner. All the manifolds etc were cleaned up when I bought the car, so I had no idea, until running the car for around 30,000km when I started getting some rattles. Engine was fully rebuilt by an accredited Toyota mechanic, using...

I need some help, as my mechanic is out of ideas. A quick background. I have just had a full engine replacement (including new turbos, injectors, alternator, radiator, intercooler, air intake, and snorkel). While they were in there, they also did my DPFs, auto trans mounts, and a diff drop...

Hey all Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a transmission specialist in Brisbane. I have a 2000 model Landcruiser, and it has just clicked over 200,000kms, and i would like to have someone checkout the 4sp auto. I have given the auto a service (i.e. changed the filter, oil...

Here is my Fzj105 today driving from Adelaide to Broken Hill.