Recent content by Matty1969

Hi All. Thank you for all the replies. Update time. As previously stated I have replaced the leads and plugs (gapped to .7mm) Today I put a smoke machine to the vacuum system and found 1 minor leak that I know for a fact has existed for some time. I also replaced a hose that had surface cracks...

Seems I made a rookie mistake and posted in the wrong place. Sorry about that. Purchased and fitted new leads and still having the same trouble. Will attempt to check vacuum lines again tomorrow weather permitting.

BTW I purchased new leads today. Fitted and double checked them. I still have the same problem. Just a thought. Could it be valve related?

Hi Blade. Thank you for your critique. In this case yes I think I have to agree with you that perhaps you are being a little petty. Look at it from an outsiders point of view. 1. Who (generally speaking) connects to a forum of this nature? I would suggest that it would be someone after...

Hi BILT4ME Thanks for the reply. I sure did replace the TB gasket (forgot to mention). Yes the kickdown cable is in place and slack taken up. All leads checked and rechecked and are all in correct order. I did use a paperclip and yes it is removed (still in my pocket). As far as I can recall all...

Hi Half K Cruiser. It is pretty well what I suspected but I have been messing with all of this now since sunday and its nice to get a fresh view. OK on the plug gap. I must have read it wrong when I looked it up so thanks for that. On the timing I have noticed man posts on the web about Cruiser...

Hi everyone. Thanks for the add Woody. First time poster but I have been reading for a while now. Currently living in Melbourne Australia. Driving a '93' 80 Series GXL Landcruiser that is in need of some TLC. But being off work injured for the past 2 1/2 years it is hard to find both money and...

Hi All. Been a keen reader of the forum for a long time but this is my first post. I have had a look at other posts but there isnt really anything that seems to fit my situation although many seem to describe some of the symptoms. I hope there is someone there that may offer some help here. My...