Recent content by Erwin

Update. Soaked the weatherstrips in silicone grease, inside and outside. They became very soft and it was a breeze to insert windows. Also, it was not necessary to use soapy water which I dont like, since water will be trapped between steel and seals.

I agree that using new seals would be a good idea as they will be softer. That said, I used silicone grease on old seals when I restored my 1974 40 series a few years ago. And they became very soft and had a good fit. Cutting drain channels is a good idea. I will look into that.

I don't normally use rust killers. Only if I cant sandblast it properly. And I only use 2K products from PPG which should be excellent quality.

Rust will eventually creep out under the weatherstrip of rear side windows. I took out windows in 2012, sandblasted, epoxy primed and did everything by the book. Still, now in 2024 the rust was back. So I have repeated the procedure, sandblasting etc.. Window is of the non-sliding type and I...

I have this 1994 HDJ80, LH drive 24V start, batteries about 4 years old. I changed alternator recently and checked charging voltages. Batteries are charged, headlights on. At 1500 RPM alternator output is 14.V measured on alternator, which is fine. But charging voltage across battery poles is a...

I usually replace the Tensioner pulley on my 80- 1HDT at same time as the timing belt. The belt is now 5 years, so time to replace. But I have only driven 20.000 km since last change, and since the Tensioner pulley has become pretty expensive I wouldn't think it is necessary to change it. I...

When your cruiser approaches 30 years there will surely be rust behind the window weather strips. If there is no visible rust yet, it is only a matter of time before it creeps out. Here is a writeup/video I made when I fixed my windscreen. Read here: Inditravel.org

No rust there now I hope. Cant see that without taking out the dash. It is to prevent rust in case of water intrusion. And I'm lucky to not have any sun roof.

I have a 1994 80 which I have treated underbody with Fluid Film the 12 years I have owned it. And I have very little rust despite salty winter roads. Also internal rocker panel I treat every 3 years. It is easily accessible trough 3 big holes. But what about inside door pillars? It is not...

Thanks. I have now found 3 drain points. They were completely clogged, but I used a plastic strips to open. Altogether 2-3 liters water came out. I have not used the car much this winter and it has rained a lot.

I have read a few posts on this topic. Still... My 1994 do not have any sun roof. On passenger side floor was wet and rocker panel was full of water. I am aware the windscreen is an entry point for water, but is there any other place this can enter the car? Like e.g. ventilation/heater (It is...

Yes it is. Here is a writeup: Inditravel.org

Here is a writeup on inserting windows. Includes inserting the lock strip. Inditravel.org

Googling a bit more generally, omitting Land Cruiser, reveals that this is not an unknown problem. See: OilFoaming Possible causes: - Wrong filling quantity - Inadequate geometry of the oil reservoir / gear box - Gear oil mixed with oil of an other brand - Gear oil contaminated by bearing...

I was checking my gearbox oil and found the thing full of foam. First I thought I had a water leak from the engine, but that is not possible I would think. No connections with the water in the block, and if, the foam should be bluish as the coolant I guess. The car is newly restored and have...