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That is cool! Never heard that, IIRC.

True, but I know of no one else who has utilized as many steps in tandem (trans cooler with active fan in series with aluminum radiator, heat shield from exhaust, Rodney flush, synthetic ATF fluid, full-time temp gauge) and operating temps as low...

Here's some posts from my build site about keeping tranny running cool. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/sentimental-restoration-of-family-1990-fj62.1095049/page-5#post-12178930...

Sounds like you are "tickling the dragon." For the sake of peace of mind, I installed an oil pressure gage and 4psi alarm. You can see here. Builds - Sentimental Restoration of Family 1990 FJ62 -...

1969...wow. Fortunately, I have good records....and don't have any problems. ;)

Here's a challenging question for the gallery. Back in the late 90s, Toyota had a recall of sorts on the Land Cruiser exhaust systems. The deal was that if you had the dealership replace it, the work had a lifetime warranty. Mine was showing...

@PVCsnorkel That's the easiest test you can do, and a likely candidate IMO. Like @g-man, it took me a while to admit my problem was the brake booster. I likely replaced a master cylinder that was just fine. Also new pads and rotors were...

Yes. I couldn't tolerate the poor fitment appearance where the sides of the grill meet the headlight bezels...as can be seen in the photos in post #23. Factory/OEM visible imperfections are nowhere near as objectionable as the lousy fitment...

Great thread. The two I’ve watched and have already been mentioned are Longmire and The Old Man. Great series and cool that they used a 60 in both. I measure the quality of a film/story by how it impacts me. The Old Man was awesome and can’t wait...

It's held up perfectly. It's in storage. ;) It's a backup part now. I stuck with the original due to fitment problems with the new.

I have had mine for 3 years now and it has held up fine. It still looks new. My old one the chrome was flaking off everywhere.

He was asking what my specific rig would list for. Honestly if I needed to sell I'd ask $45k and see what happened.

Perhaps you meant you would not buy at price starting at 5, 6, or 7? I could certainly see a seller pricing at those starting points if the vehicle was in exceptionally fine condition and he could find a buyer who found it met his/her...

Yes, at that price there are some cream-puffs around. You just have to find it. No need to buy a bag of trouble. Value/price paid is in the eye/wallet of the beholder/buyer. But the buyer usually really knows the vehicle and its value. I can...

Big request. Perhaps start your research in the sticky maintenance FAQ sections by category, then get more specific with your questions . Consider replacing fuel filter, check O2 sensors, and check throttle linkage for proper shifting. Welcome...

I concur. I got the OEM Toyota swapped in a couple of hundred miles ago with no problem. Check it, though, for a while, and each time check each bolt tightness. Tighten gently as the cork seasons over the first hundred miles or so.

Yeah they're basically finger tight - be very careful tightening them up. Most likely your gasket is gone (mine is), and it's best to go with the 1-piece OEM Toyota even though it's pricey. I've put on a Mahle 3-piece one from RockAuto and it...

Be careful with these. Depending on the age and condition of your taps and bolts, you can easily overtighten...specs or not.

I think I need a hood ornimate now

I had the same symptoms. I wasn't sure what the problem was, so I started replacing stuff. I got the master cylinder from @cruiseroutfit, new OEM rotors and pads, but the problem remained. It was the booster. Mine was an aftermarket my...