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Thanks for the good advice. As you said, the compressor is a 10PA20c and the cool box is located inside the center console box. The liquid and suction lines are just connected to the lines going to the rear evaporator. This lc100 is a GCC model and has a few differences. The compressor has a...

I am trying to clarify the pag 46 oil capacity for the total ac system. This is for a 2000 model year lc100 with both front and rear evaporators and a central coolbox. The workshop manual states that 1.4 fl.oz (40 cc) should be added when any of the evaporators are replaced. If the condenser...

Another choice for 100 series owners, who live in a warm climate, is to disconnect the water feed to the rear heater. Instead of replacing the two "T" pieces just use two short straight pipes in their place. This should be a more reliable solution and will provide a quicker fix for a roadside...

The electric "window regulator" attaches to the window glass via a steel bracket bolted to two tabs attached to the glass. I think this is the part you refer to as the window channel. It is kept at a horizontal angle by the regulator but should be free to move horizontally. It has to be this way...

Just to clarify, the front and rear differentials use the crush washer #12157-10010 on both their fill and drain plugs. The transfer case uses the plain washer #90430-18008 on both fill and drain plugs. Finally, please make sure you support the vehicle properly when working underneath.

Just a few points to watch for: If you have an LSD then you need to add a friction modifier or have suitable oil. I believe Royal Purple 75W-90 has a modifier already added. Make sure you can remove filler plugs first before draining the oil. Part numbers for washers are okay but...

Thanks for your advice 100TD. I've been looking around the net for more information. Looks like a tie rod end torque of 67 ftlbs is common for most Toyota 4WD vehicles. Strangely this translates to 90 Nm. I wonder if Mr T got confused with his units of torque when he wrote the FSM and 90 Nm...

Unless you keep the side you are working on at least 4” higher then it's possible to lose diff oil after you pull the axle. It is probably a good idea to check the oil level after replacing the seals. If this is an emergency repair then try to minimize oil loss when replacing the seal. The diff...

Front and rear axle fill and drain plugs use the same gasket (crush washer). Part number 12157-10010. Check you can remove the fill plug before you lose oil through replacing the diff seals.

I am in the process of replacement of front end ball joint and track rod end rubber boots on my LC 100. I checked the FSM (2004) and noticed that two different torque settings are given for the tie rod end castle nuts. The one from the "Steering" section (SR-48 Page:2257) is 72 Nm or 53 ftlbf...