Recent content by Stwok

Thanks for all the help, really appreciate it. I’ll add some to the reservoir and see what happens. I’ll clean the residue from the top hose and move the clamp too and see if I’m losing coolant.

Mines an 03 and I’m pretty sure it was red previously used in my car. Based on what I read on the forums pink will work but red is the preferred option. I have a gallon of red which I would beed to dilute. I was thinking of using just diluted water to test loss so I’m not wasting coolant since I...

Thanks, I’ll move the hose back. Would it be fine to add distilled water and monitor? I’m not sure what coolant was used prior to buying the car and don’t want to mix them. I know it was red coolant but just want to be sure.

Those were helpful. I wiped the dust off from the top of the radiator and it does look pretty brown, but didn't notice and leaks from the top portion. Regardless, probably should change it. I did notice the top hose had some white residue which may be where it is weeping from. I circled it in...

It didn’t look like it was leaking from the heater T’s. But I’ll have to double check but I do recall the color not being red but more orangish in the radiator so I may just be needing a new one soon.

Checked oil cap and no milky stuff. I removed the skid plate and checked under and couldn’t find anything that looked like leaking coolant. The radiator cap looks pretty old so i’m wondering if maybe that’s the problem. Saw that as a possible issue when reading through the forums. It’s also very...

Got it, thanks. I looked around and couldn't find where the coolant was leaking. I was already planning a coolant flush so I'll do that and monitor.

I took the cruiser on about a 550-600 mile trip this weekend. This morning when I checked, my coolant reservoir was almost completely empty. I opened the radiator cap and it had coolant up to the top. Temperatures during driving were right at the halfway mark and never had a dash light for low...

Hi All, After getting home from a short 30-40 minute round trip drive today I noticed what sounded like water sizzling on something hot. I looked under and there was a drip from the plastic skid plate. It was a clear liquid with no smell. I took the plastic cover off and there was a bit of...

I’m looking for the really basic 16in LC ones that I believe came on the early year models. There is a couple on Marketplace and OfferUp but one is in SF and a few of the others are pretty bad condition.

Haha, I’m trying to get the 16in cause I like the look more plus tires are cheaper for 16s. That’s a smart move keeping a few pouches.

- Changed the front differential, rear differential, and transfer case fluid with Valvoline 75W-90 gear oil. (The squeeze pouches were super handy) When I removed the plastic cover under the car I also found a 10mm small bolt on it and could not figure out where that fell from :rolleyes: -...

Appreciate the info.

Got it, thanks for the feedback. I think I'll give the Valvoline a try, it looks more readily available than the amsoil. Do you use it for the diffs and transfer case? I'm assuming it's the Valvoline Flex Fill 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil right?

Hi Everyone, I have been a long time fan of Land Cruisers and finally became a proud owner of a 2003 Land Cruiser. This beauty has 220,000 miles and has been California owned all of it's life with only 2 owners. The car is on overall solid condition. Had to chance to take it out on easy to...