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    TLCA Cruise Moab 25th Anniversary 4/27/22 - 5/01/2022

    Will there be a opportunity to purchase additional meal tickets?
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    TLCA Cruise Moab 25th Anniversary 4/27/22 - 5/01/2022

    Started interning info and was booted out! Finally completed registration. 12:32
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    OEM 0w20 syn hard to find?

    Probably use it in 3 years, sealed and stored in stable temperature to avoid condensation. Could seal with nitrogen if needed.
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    OEM 0w20 syn hard to find?

    LX, GX & LC like 5W-30 ! 80runs 0W-40. Ordered assortment of royal purple filters from Summit racing.
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    ATF: Toyota WS vs Amsoil vs Idemitsu

    Have used Amsoil atf in the 80 & 100 for dozen years. Amsoil correct 80's poor shifting and slipping under load condtion. For 100 shifting smothed out and no issues. Yearly drain and fills along with filter changes every few years has prolonged transmission life. This past summer changed atf...
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    Cruiser Down: Tale of Heater T failure on a 100 series

    Had heater T crumble in my hand, with no compatible T available a quick fix was soldering copper fittings that was probably 10 years ago and no more crumbling plastic. Short high heat cycle of motor probably OK, changing oil and sampling could give insight as to how motor was affected.
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    Amsoil signature series 0w20

    Amsoil 5W 30, smooth running & less mechanical noise at idle. LX fights Wyoming winds, 4000 lb boat towing plus climbing step mountain passes. Would sleep easy running 0W-30 or 0W-40.
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    Coolant Question

    Looking at ordering Ravenol OTC coolant to mix for sub zero conditions. Coolant, Antifreeze - RAVENOL OTC - C12+ Concentrate (G12 Plus) - https://www.ravenolamerica.com/passenger-car-products/coolant-antifreeze-ravenol-otc-c12-concentrate-g12-plus/
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    fj80 cruise control speed sensor

    Just a note, speed sensor has survived 3 years and over 20K miles. New photo shows minor oil seepage, red RTV silicone looks OK.
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    Wits' End parts

    Have ordered a lot of parts past three months, East, West coast and in-between all have taken two to three times normal delivery time no-mater who delivers them. Living in Wyoming probably has contributed to delayed delivery. Ordered some stuff from Wit's that took close to two weeks, no big...
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    Scheel-Mann Seat Install

    Seat fabric is top quality, haven't spilled coffee or anything so don't know about cleaning. Seat cover would be great for protection. Only problem I'm working through is the Planted seat bracket doesn't allow for seat to be centered. Need bracket to shift seat 1.5" right & up about 1". Being...
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    RTH: Removing the starter...

    Cover intake with something don't needs to lose stuff like nuts, bolts or have dirt fall into valves.
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    OEM Jack for Daily Service?

    Have rediscovered toyota jacks usefulness, lifted 100's engine to change motor mounts. It's very multipurpose. Lost the 80's in mud hole long-ago "should get another one" these jacks have proven reliability.
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    New Seiken 44610-60792 brake booster?

    I've been down the road of failed brake boosters along with replacing hoses, pads ect. What finally fix my brakes was eliminating engine vacuum leaks! Valve cover , timing gear cover, oil pan, gasket & seals along with all vacuum hoses. I think brake boosters failure is excellrated by...
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    Can’t remove old PCV 😡

    One tuff PVC grommet.
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