Hey guys, so suddenly my 60 is missing the ignition feed to the cab. Vehicle still starts and the radio still works but I have no A/C or accessories operational. If I back feed to the ignition wiring (I have battery and ignition on a plug for my gauge) and if I back feed ignition from battery...
Hi guys, I feel a bit silly asking for help as I'm an apprentice mechanic and should be able to work this out on my own but I really can't. I rebuilt the 12ht for my truck (fj62). Everything's new but the turbo. Now the drama I have is it seems to be bleeding back I assume, I can pump the primer...
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The FSM from Toyota states to use a defective style torque wrench to measure preload (1.9-2.5nm) on the pinion bearings when replacing them. My only drama is I have no access to a torque wrench of this style, I've even asked other people in my area and no one has one. What other way...
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So I currently have a 1986 Hj61 12ht cruiser. I guess it's alright but I'm over finding rust and spending more money and time working on it than i do driving, my love for the car has died. I am wanting something newer.
I have my eye on a few HDJ100's (1hd-fte motor) with the 5 speed...
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I've spent a lot of time and money getting my 60's roof rust free. I was thinking of possibly fitting a roof rack but I read some guys saying it's a big no-no as these trucks are very prone to rust in the roof. Is there any way to get around this? Or am I better off not fitting one...
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Just after some info regarding a diesel swap into an 80/105. The motor i want to swap is a 1hdt as i'll be able to get the motor itself and rebuild it for less than what a 1hdt is worth. My question is, what do i need to know about doing this swap? I've read that petrol/diesel...
Hi guys, running a 12ht motor currently at stock 8psi of boost. I am hoping to up the boost to 13-15psi (hoping to get a high flowed turbo soon.)
My question is, would you bother running an intercooler for 13-15psi? I personally think i should then a couple of people told me they wouldn't bother...
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I have 300kg constant load EFS leaf springs. They are rough as guts even after months of driving them they are still rough. I want to know which leaf i remove to make them softer? I can't find a straight answer, some say the second from the bottom others say the first one that...
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So at the start of the year i purchased a 12ht for $4500 aud with gearbox accessories etc. So all was well install was easy, started her up and ran like a hairy goat. So i carried out a compression test and found it was low. I was suspecting damaged ring land being a 12ht, ripped her...
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Only being an apprentice mechanic i was getting mixed answers as to how to clean my cylinder block down, some said 120grit sandpaper, others say wizzy disc's (which im against) etc etc.
I'm getting mixed answers whether or not scotch-brite should or shouldn't be used to clean...
Hey guys so I just recently fitted a new (to me) 12ht to my 60 and it’s runs immaculately besides the high idle and some air in the system.
Now, I suspect air in it because it had a slight ‘bounce/miss’ on the high idle but it’s not actually missing it runs awesome when revved and doesn’t blow...
Found a cheap 1fz FZJ80 Auto for cheap, mint condition just missing the motor. Just wondering if anyone’s swapped a 1hdt or possibly 1hd-fte into a petrol vehicle with ease and if it’s worth the hassle? 80 is cheap as chips for condition that it is in, full grandad spec/condition.
Is it worth...
Hey all, so I have an 86 fj60 (swapped to diesel) currently running stock rear springs with extended shackles and has 75 series springs up front with extended shackles.
Though the 75 springs flex well it’s still a bit stiff and stock springs in rear are old and sagged. I’m just chasing...
Hey guys, so i have an 86' FJ60 swapped with a 2h diesel. This is the third starter i have fitted (first new one). From time to time it just goes 'click click' which i assume is it just throwing out. But its very very intermittent. 85% of the time it goes straight away, other times it just...
Hey everyone. I'm banging my head against the wall trying to get my damn FJ60 to drive half decent. It's doing my head in, around 60km/h onwards it gets very hairy driving it. It's getting to the point where i don't want to drive it because it handles that badly.
I've read and searched...
Hey guys, looking at a rather clean 70 series prado. Shes 2LTE with an auto. How do these vehicles go on and off road? I currently own a 60 series with 2h turbo, though im not selling it, just wondering how it'd compare? And how are these motors? Could i possibly 1kz swap it in future? I did a...
Hey guys, i have a 1986 2H motor with an automatic/12ht pump. When coming off the throttle it dies right down and almost cuts out and when driving i have had it cut out on me when downshifting. Not fun! I haven't really looked to see what the issue is so I've just had it idling up a bit more on...
Hey all, so i got my 2nd 60 series a few months ago. It's awesome and i love it. Only issue is handling, and yes i know its not a race car and yes i know these trucks don't handle well but how can i improve it? It is very swayey on the road and i struggle to keep it in a straight line about...
Hey everyone, so my FJ61 (2h turbo swapped) has 33x12.5xr15 mud terrain tyres on it, and the whole steering and handling felt very sloppy (as i would expect) and unstable. I also noticed slight speed wobbles as well and 70kmh.
I've checked all the front end such as tie rods, wheel bearing play...
Hey everyone, brought my second 60 series. She finally arrived and its awesome. Needs a little bit of work. One of the issues is the vacuum shut off isn't working. I'm unsure where to even start
looking at where the issue might be? There's a couple of vacuum lines blocked off and some pulled...