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  1. emilioAT

    Front axle work in Montgomery County?

    there are occasionally clicks and clunks when turning, though nothing super regular. i think literally every bushing on this thing could use replacement, so i'm sure a lot of the noises are from those, heh. i have been curious about the spindles, but i didn't think to inspect them (or even...
  2. emilioAT

    Front axle work in Montgomery County?

    howdy, thanks for the response. i need to look at that thread again, but, frankly, it's 25 pages long and has lots of needless chatter to sift through. its passing the horizon of usability. i have seen that video, and the work doesn't look too bad. but, i don't need another project getting...
  3. emilioAT

    Front axle work in Montgomery County?

    howdy folks - i haven't been around in a bit, but there hasn't been much news on the Land Cruiser front. it did hit 333,333mi, though! can anyone recommend a place in or very close to Montgomery County, MD to replace the birfs, bearings, and associated bits for the front axle? this is...
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    LOCAL Resources for Service, Parts, Tools, Supplies, Services Etc.

    aha, thanks for the link and your recommendation! that seems like a good price for the glass; i'm going to check some places around Rockville and see about having the glass shipped right to them. - emilio
  5. emilioAT

    LOCAL Resources for Service, Parts, Tools, Supplies, Services Etc.

    howdy folks, i haven't been too active lately as i haven't been working on the 80 much. however, the recent rain has revealed a leak that drains into my driver's side footwell. i can see it dripping in at the lower corner of the windshield, plus the windshield itself is thoroughly pitted and...
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    California fire gets a 40

    it'll show up on Craigslist for $20,000 & "no low-ballers". after six months, i'll return with "PRICE SLASHED!" for $18,500. - emilio
  7. emilioAT

    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    thanks, folks! i definitely want to return to Peter's Mill, as it's such a nice area and the trail is about right for my beginner level. i started on the Edinburgh side, so i could return to drive it in reverse. bonus photos! those side-by-sides are pretty fast: a modest start - i'm glad...
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    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    another update: i replaced the parking brakes (and adjusted, and adjusted, and adjusted...), fixed the driver's seat, and passed inspection! the drivability is still on the mediocre side, so i still want to fix up the steering more and mmmmaybe replace the brake calipers before i call it good...
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    Seat gear sludge

    good info for keeping an eye out for that little rubber washer. i know Ace and Home Depot tend to have neoprene washers in their parts aisle, though a little trimming could be necessary for a perfect fit. that would be my guess, or a PO had used a spray oil for maintenance. i'm about to tear...
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    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    update time! i didn't do much work on the truck the past couple weeks, as i'd been waiting for tools and parts (thank you, obviously artificial Amazon delays). but, i jumped back into it over the past few days. i tightened up the right side hub nuts, which did remove the vertical play in the...
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    CLCC Swap Meet Saturday 28 September!

    i'm glad i came out! it was a good time, as i enjoyed meeting folks and seeing the range of builds. big thanks to Stump for the manual, Red for the bumper cap, and Dominican for the deal on the passenger steps. plus, it was super helpful to get some experienced ears on my engine to confirm...
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    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    that's a nice surprise! i figured i might have a shot at looking for a paper manual, but also that it probably wouldn't be a 1995. thanks, i'll keep an eye out for you & your Cruiser. oh, and your sig reminds me: KI6NV0 - emilio
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    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    aha, thank you. it doesn't happen too often, and seems to be when i hit kickdown or WOT; i clear the code and it's fine for a while. maybe the sharp change in vac is messing with a switch? i definitely want to service the vacuum system at some point, but i wonder if a chemical cleaning would...
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    CLCC Swap Meet Saturday 28 September!

    i have more to add for sale: transfer case knob (good shape, except for some scrapes) used fan clutch (just waiting for someone to rebuild) i'm verrry interested in the Maxtrax, especially since it'll be a while before i get a winch. guess i gotta (sigh) wake up early... - emilio
  15. emilioAT

    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    i've been wondering about this. the MD rule is to run the OBD-II test (just hooking up a computer) on cars 1996 and later, because that's when OBD-II was required in the US. cars 1995 and earlier get the sniffer test, because they presumably don't have an OBD-II port. however, this 1995 has...
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    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    i'd appreciate that. i just poked around, and the left (outer) gear seems to be shot; the cap is loose and the drive rod just spins without turning the worm. the right side has traction, so i was able to adjust it by alternating between moving the right a bit and manually turning the left...
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    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    ooo, the full list - thanks! i've definitely run across a couple of your videos and they've been super helpful - especially the pre-purchase inspection. i'll be reviewing the knuckle video for the hub nut tightening procedure. hahah, don't put that hex on me! all i need is a screwdriver and...
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    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    i'll be at the swap! assuming the truck stays together on a hot day, that is. yeah, the seat adjustment failure surprised me, too. though, then i think about all the people i see with poorly-adjusted seats that either can barely see over the steering wheel or will take an airbag to the...
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    CLCC Swap Meet Saturday 28 September!

    aha, that's one of the ones that goes in a cupholder. there's already a ball mount (that i should measure) screwed into the passenger side of the trans tunnel, so i need an extension to bring it up within reach of the driver's side. huh... and i just measured it as 0.815", which is not a...
  20. emilioAT

    new guy, new area, new (very used) car

    thanks, folks! so, no surprise, it failed the inspection. what is a surprise is that it didn't fail for any of the reasons i thought it would - literally none. instead: craptacular parking brake: definitely. i could probably just adjust the mechanisms and the lever, as i reeeeally don't...
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