Recent content by GotAn80

Its a 24v starter on a 24v system

Hi, I'm also in a similar situation as the last guy. Except mine will just click then nothing. It has been an issue for probably 12 months now, I replaced the starter then it was fine for a couple months then started happening again, i had mechanics say that the starter must be faulty so...

Cant remember what the gauge reads in but we've been told to back off at 900. I own an 80 series landcruiser and I was told the same when I bought it (Their both mounted preturbo). It was dyno tuned and I'm pretty sure they put a Unichip in it.

The tune is the best thing that cars ever seen. Was done at kaipoi repowers in christchurch, not sure if your from the south island but she goes up Arthur's pass with no troubles towing 3.5 ton and the highest the aftermarket egt gauge gets going up was 750. Used to struggle sitting at 90kmph...

Yes your correct in what you are saying they do have a rating of 2.5 ton. However his has a stronger tow bar setup, 3 inch exhaust and has been dyno tuned. The overheating has been resolved the previous owner had replaced the radiator with a cheap knockoff that wasn't working properly. Before...

My problems been figured out. Good luck hope you've found the problem

Update: fan clutch was replaced with a new one egt gauge hasnt been installed yet since we would have to travel quite far to find someone who knew what they were doing with one (most people nearby wouldn't actualy know what it is, plans are to have one installed at some point) Vehicle is now...

Thank you. I'll update with the outcomes

Thank you for your indepth and speedy response. After installing an egt gauge what could you suggest installing for cooling?

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My father's 2001 prado is overheating when towing his 3 ton caravan through the hills. He's recently put in a transmission cooler which has stopped the trans from overheating but the engine is still getting hot. The gauge has never gone into the red but has gotten close. Engine has never boiled...

Ok I'll give that a shot first, thanks mate

Cheers for the info guys, that switch is definitely the next thing on the list 👍

Got an issue with my 91 80 series and it's center diff lock, whenever I put it into lowbox the cdl automatically comes on and I can't seem to be able to turn it off. It comes off when I go back into high but when I'm in low it just stays on. Don't know much about these as I'm quite new to the...

Forgot to mention it's a diesel