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The battery shows 12.5V with the ignition on

@fjc-man @Felde @CRZR45 @Squash @OGBeno @bj70bc @Behemoth60 Interim result: Since the original glow plug system is disabled in my setup, I didn’t investigate exactly how it was bypassed. Instead, I decided to check whether the installed "Wilson switch" is working and delivering power to the...

For example, if it’s around +10 °C outside, would it really start that poorly without the glow plugs, or should it still start reasonably well?

The truck is still pretty new to me, and I haven’t figured everything out yet. It looks like I have a switch similar to the Wilson one installed, but I’m not sure if that’s actually what it is. When I bought the truck, the previous owner told me to just hold the switch for 5–10 seconds before...

Thanks for the tip! I have those PDF manuals — @Felde sent them to me. I'm actually going through them right now, really interesting stuff. I'll definitely start by checking the glow plug system — seems like the most logical first step.

Thank you very much for your reply! About 15 minutes ago, I performed a cold start. At first, the engine was misfiring slightly — I kept cranking the starter until I felt the engine had fully caught and wouldn’t stall. There was quite a lot of smoke during the start. The misfiring lasted for...

Good, so its normal. Thanks for your respond

Not long ago, I became the proud owner of my first Land Cruiser — and at the same time, my first diesel vehicle. After the purchase, I immediately set off on a trip and drove it for 1,600 km. Every 400 km (at each fuel stop), I checked the oil level — and it never changed. The engine doesn’t...

Thanks a lot for sharing the video link — really appreciate it! I watched it, and honestly, nothing looks too complicated. The key is to be patient, stay focused, and take your time. And like you said — definitely going to need more gloves than expected

Thanks! Yeah, I also think the starting and smoke issues are likely due to the injectors — I’ll be looking into that soon. As for the leak — yep, the oil on the front wheel is a clear sign it’s time to deal with the knuckle. A bit intimidating, but I know it’s a common issue on these trucks...

As soon as I start working on this issue, I’ll definitely check the glow plugs.

Yes, I also believe the issue likely lies somewhere in the fuel system. As soon as I get around to working on it, I’ll keep you updated on the progress — perhaps you’ll be able to offer some useful advice or share your experience. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! In my case...

Thank you so much, Ralf! This weekend, I’ll try to record a video of how the engine starts when it’s cold. If you’re interested, I’d really appreciate it if you could take a look and maybe share your thoughts on what the issue might be. Your opinion and advice mean a lot to me!

First of all, I plan to take care of a number of small but annoying issues. Among them are cleaning the air conditioning system and removing minor rust from small interior parts. I also need to replace the gasket on the front left wheel or axle, as there are oil splashes visible on the wheel rim...

Thanks a lot , its 1985 12v