Recent content by robbed666

Hi All, I have an 80 with a 4.2 1HD-T engine. The idle speed when hot is too high. I've traced the fault to what appears to be the cold start solenoid. This is connected to the engine water cooling system. It has a piston that pushes against spring and lever that moves the injector pump arm to...

Hi All, I have an 80 with a 4.2 1HD-T engine. The idle speed when hot is too high. I've traced the fault to what appears to be the cold start solenoid. This is connected to the engine water cooling system. It has a piston that pushes against spring and lever that moves the injector pump arm to...

Hi Its a HDJ81V, and there are 4 wires on the switch connector block. Thanks Rob P.s Your a bit out of date, the national dish is now CURRY! Chicken Tikka Masala, to be precise, but we do like tins of the Aussie "Amber nectar" to go with it. :cheers:

Hi ALL :flipoff2: I've just been lurking about under my 80, checking diff levels, Xfer box, etc. I've noticed where the exhaust pipe crosses above the rear cross member, (just in front of the rear axle). The the pipe on the underside is flattened, to about 1/2 its diameter. Surely this aint...

Now I understand, As I already have the CDL switch fitted. All I have to do is the as mod as per Slee's tech article. Pulling a wire to get increased drive flexibility must by the best "bang for buck" ever. Thanks for the replies guys. I'm sorry if this was "going over old ground", so I'm...

Thanks for all the replies guys, I know what it is, and how it is achieved. Its the advantage when driving I don't understand. If You have all the diffs open (FR&C) and you loose traction on one wheel, that wheel spins, and you loose drive to the other three wheels, ie you stop. If you have...

Hi All, You'll have to excuse my ignorance. I've read the details of the pin #7 mod, but I don't understand what advantages it gives. Please can someone enlighten me, "As I wish to know the ways of all things Land cruiser". I'm not worthy !! (genuflects on floor). Rob (I need a beer!!) :flipoff2:

One of hose two leg round battery terminal pullers might get it off. I wouldn't whack it TOO hard with a hammer though ! Rob :flipoff2:

Hi All, :flipoff2: The switch that controls the fridge between the front two seats has broken. Local Toyota dealer is quoting long delivery times. Does any one have any wiring details of the switch. I then might be able to temporarily wire it on until the new switch arrives. I've looked in the...

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the replies. So its double :flipoff2: :flipoff2: to all of you Rob

Hi All, My 92 TLC 4.2 VX TD (1HD-T) seems to have low oil pressure. It has only done 60,000 miles. The gauge, indicates about 1/3 at tickover, and moves to about 1/2 above 2000 RPM, hot or cold. Is this about right ? Rob Ps :flipoff2: This smiley seems to be a friendly greeting on this...

Thanks firetruck41 , I'll have a look for the button. On the subject of Gas prices, here in the UK gas is just below $7 a gallon (US), thats $10 (Can). Of which 80% is Tax ! Rob

Hi Guys & Gals, . Eh? where's the overdrive button ?, I can't find it. My TLC is a Jap import into the UK. We get a lot of Jap imports, as they drive on the left as we do. So the Auto trans might be different than the U.S Cruiser. My other vehicle is also an import. One you might be familar...

Thanks Rodney, Flushed the transmission and filled with Dexron III. The old fluid was really a dirty brown colour. I also adjusted the throttle cable as per your instructions. The car now changes a lot smoother. I will flush again soon and replace the Dexron with synthetic (couldn't get any...

Hi All My 92 58,000 mile TLC has Auto trans and a 6 cylinder Diesel engine (1HD-T). The gear changes, up & down. Are very severe and "unsmooth". Is this a normal TLC problem ? Whats the best way to check the ATF level ? How do you drain the trans to replace the fluid ? Are there any simple...