Recent content by helmet4000

This is a very helpful list. Thank you.

Thanks for the reminder -- the T-belt was done at 220K (so I have some time)

Hi there, I purchased a 2005 west-coast LC in 2020 (for $10k with 222k miles). It is a DD for wife. She loves it but it was pretty nuts on gas this past summer and the technology is a bit antiquated. I did all scheduled maintenance and then some. Unfortunately I do not have the skills and/or...

Hi, I purchased one w/o Running Boards but probably could use them. Hardware / mounts etc. Please let me know, shipping to NJ. Thanks!

Thanks! i actually live in NJ but bought a Utah car, it is coming by truck, very kind of you though!

Thanks that is good guidance.

This small rust spot...how would you repair?

I am in NJ, it was NJ-owned, owner took care...but you know our reputation for snow/rock/salt treatments on the roads. That probably explains it.

Thanks so much! Probably just dodged a bullet. Wife loved how it drove but I see exactly the point of the corroded A/C lines plus disguised rust.

Somewhat. The dealer has offered to replace two a/c lines. We will see how that goes. Out of curiosity...how does the frame look in terms of rust?

I tested the vehicle. Wow--I see why these are amazing cars! Now, I am breaking my rule and considering a used car from a non name-brand dealership. They have high ratings on Yelp and other sites. The car fax shows the 1-owner took very good care of the car. But....air conditioner blew warm...

Thanks! that is good to know

From time-to-time. So it is mostly for that area?

i think my wife/kids will care...i could deal but they wont

Hi there, Considering 2005 Land Cruiser for wife DD. I plugged VIN into Toyota service history and came up with this: IR COND-CHECK ~|~C/S STILL FEELS LIKE NOT BLOWING VERY COLD SINCE REPLACING COMPRESSOR AND LINES ~|~CAN SEE LINES FOR REAR AC LEAKING GOING TO REAR EVAPORATOR LEAKING - CAN SEE...