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My Landcruiser BJ73 recently failed an inspection because the rear engine mounts were completely severed. I happily replaced them and was looking forward to rides without the engine rocking to the left and right when slowing down or accelerating. The engine had always been rocking a bit and I...

Very nice, thank you!

Thanks again. I'll have a look when the weather gets better.

Is the roof weatherstrip easy to get, is that universal material or specific to the BJ73?

Thanks Juan, I had hoped I wouldn't need to take the top off. Seems like a massive job, but maybe a nice one for a hot summer's day. It's now midwinter here.

With hearing aids turned off my LC runs like dream, but with hearing aids on it squeaks, creaks and rattles like there's no tomorrow. One of the sources is above the doors. When I apply upward pressure to the FRP top on the driver's side while driving, the noise stops on that side. Does anyone...

I may be able to if you are a little more specific. I managed with the instructions from this forum, so tell me which specific bit you need help with.

Also, with both rear wheels lifted off the ground I was unable to spin the wheels by hand (engine off, in neutral and no handbrake). With the engine running but still in neutral and no handbrakes, I WAS able to spin the wheels by hand. Is this normal?

I have a BJ74 and thought it had an LSD in the back so I bought special limited slip differential oil. Now I've opened it and it turns out to be an autolocker differential. Should I return the oil and get normal differential oil for the autolocker?

Thanks. I've got it jacked up with a piece of high density foam between oil-pan and board to spread the load while avoiding the drain plug. Got two bolts of the engine mount undone. Now thinking of a plan to get other two undone tomorrow. Then I should be able to remove the mount altogether and...

Where did you put the jack/supports? Someone told me under the oil pan with a thick board to distribute the weight, but the 13B-T seems quite a heavy engine and I'm concerned that I'd crush the oil pan.

Thanks. Probably an expensive job if I take it to the garage to fix it? I'll think about it a bit more then.

Thanks for your quick reply. Could you elaborate a bit further why you think "that starter is a pain in the butt in any circumstance"?

The rear end of the engine mount is split (see image) and now I can't remove the starter motor to repair it. I've tried but can't even get one of the bolts out. I've tried bending the side of the engine mount back using a clamp but the steel is too thick and strong for my clamp. I've tried...

I never got the correct owner manual for my model (1988), but a manual for the 1991 model put me on the wrong track: