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    High altitude and no HAC on 2H = engine damage?

    We are back from a great drive through the mountains. Once again thanks all for the advice, much appreciated, an interesting discussion. The highest point was the Khardung La pass at 18,380ft. As recommended we ended up driving very slowly for all of it, a lot of the time second gear / 1250rpm...
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    High altitude and no HAC on 2H = engine damage?

    Hey thanks for the great replies - definitely food for thought. Very interesting to see your readings Matt. Like you said, who knows what damage i've already done on previous mountain climbs... I cant believe I had not even heard of a pyrometer before this, it sounds like an essential...
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    High altitude and no HAC on 2H = engine damage?

    Hi All, We are currently in Delhi, Northern India, and about to drive around Kashmir where mountain passes reach 17,500ft. Some last minute research has found my UK 1989 HJ60 Landcruiser does not have a high altitude compensator (HAC) on the 2H injection pump governor. I have heard lots about...
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    problem with leaf springs in morocco

    OME Springs In Morocco Many thanks all for your replies: We got the springs off and called ARB who were really good (top marks for cust service). It turns out the 'Anti Inversion' shackles were incorrectly installed (!), so the spring has possibly inverted causing the gap. ARB said not too...
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    problem with leaf springs in morocco

    Hello, from UK members We are in Zagora (Morocco) en route from UK to South Africa. Have been on the pistes for a number of days, just done Chris Scotts M6 in our 1989 Toyota HJ60. We fitted OME heavy duty springs and shocks. However have just been at the mechanic (Mohamed Gordita) here who...
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