Recent content by dhm

I've been peeking over the fence into the new Land Cruiser 250 forum. Don't judge me. Several posts have noted the relatively low ground clearance of the latest model, and I wondered how it compared to the original factory ground clearance for my 1993 US-spec 80-Series. I looked online for the...

With wimpy road tires on now, I can tell my 93, with 350,000 miles, has developed some rattles and squeaks. Tightening door and hatch bolts, and lubricating areas solved most issues, but I think my inside rear plastic panels are causing most of the remaining interior noises. Are those panels a...

Thanks, guys. Very helpful, and prompt.

The driver's side mirror on my 1993 US spec cruiser decided to abandon ship while I was hauling down a dirt road. It did not suvive the jump. I had the floppy mirror syndrome, but I thought my fix was working, until Saturday. To be more precise, the part containg the mirror unplugged and fell...

The turn signals on my US spec 1993 cruiser are suddenly only working for a few seconds. Here is what I've discovered so far: Last weekend I noticed the front driver's side turn signal bulb was bad. I noticed that while I was out driving in very heavy rain. While on my way home a noticed a...

Thanks, everyone. I just did a valve job and engine re-seal a couple of months ago. At that time the PHH along with most of the hoses and belts were replaced. Looks like some heater hoses will be replaced now. It never ends.

The heater control valve on my 93 US spec Cruiser, with 312,000 miles, broke into two pieces. My skills in mechanical matters are minimal, but this does not look too difficult, so I am thinking about giving it a try to avoid towing it to my usual shop. I've reviewed a number of threads, but...

My 1993 US spec Cruiser has air leaking in on the front passenger side window. It is very annoying and I need some help fixing it. I finally had my son drive while I sat in the passenger seat and isolated the source. The air is coming on the rear vertical part of the window, near the top. It is...

I have to replace my cracked air intake hose with a new one that Dan just sent me(thanks, Dan!). Seems straightforward, but is anything to watch for, or that makes the job easier? Do I have to disconnect the mass air flow sensor?

Thanks, folks. It was so easy, even I could do it.

Thanks! Remove allen screw? That would not have occurred to me. What does it do?

I ground a rear rotor on my 93 US spec cruiser. I searched but didn't find a tutorial on installing the rear rotors. I saw several posts noting how easy it was, but no how to guide. Any tips or tricks i need to know? Thanks in advance.

Thanks. I'll report back after I get them on and find out if the clunk is gone.

I need to replace a torn bushing on my front sway bar. It is the bushing that mounts to the frame. How difficult is it to remove the front sway bar? Can I get it off with normal hand tools? The rig is a '93 so they've been oon there forever, but there shouldn't be any rust. I also want to check...

I have an ECU if you need it.