I have read threw all the past posts and I have not seen a consistent answer. There is the obvious dex 3. Is there a preferred fluid over that? I’m installing a new pump and hoses and flushing the old clear stuff out.
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So here’s the question. I have a 97 cruiser. 250k Miles It runs great I use 15/40 oil and Toyota filter. Now that the weather has cooled of in SC mid 30s at night. I am getting a timing chain rattle. Some days worse then others. I can sit and listen. The rattle is there when the truck starts and...
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I have read through the posts on mud about head light adjustments. And read the owners manual. Am I correct in thinking that using the Bubble levels on my OEM Head lights will get my lights in the ball park? I’m guessing a second test on a flat surface 25’ back to confirm adjustments.
I...
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I have been getting a chain rattle. In the mornings when truck is cold after sitting overnight. I’m guessing a new tensioner is in store. Cruiser is a 97. 250k miles dose not make the noises in the afternoon after sitting for 8 hrs. Any thoughts would be helpful. I have seen some old...
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I just did the brakes on my fzj80 and found that when I disassembled the wheel bearings for cleaning and repacking that the thrust washers where scored like the outer housing of the bearing was spinning on it. Slight blueing. Plenty of grease.
On reassemble. I...
Hey everyone I potentially have the opportunity to acquire two marine Toyota turbo Diesel engines. Basically free. Will it be worth the work to convert them into my 97 land cruiser. More details on the engines to come. The running one will need a rebuild. The second for parts.
Where would I...
Just wanted to let people know that i managed to get a agreed value for my rig through my insurance company progressive. we came to the number of 19600 dollars reflecting the current cost of a clean rig with a bunch of modifications bumpers racks lift snorkel, ETC mind you my rig is at 240000...
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I had a not so funny day Friday.
My starter decided to run continuously wether the ignition was on our of.
The symptoms. I had a intermittent no start which I attribute to bad contacts in the starter. In my infinite wisdom I got frustrated the other day and tried linking my...
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It appears that the inside of my engine is very dirty.
The back story.
When purchasing my fzj80 I was told by the PO that he used mobile 1 oil. I changed the oil shortly after purchasing 0-40 M1, M1 filter. And it was filthy. Burgundy in color. And lots of deposit chunks.
I...
hi every one I will start with the symptoms.
Replaced start battery
Aftermarket alarm goes off
I contact shop to replace it. No fob no button to reset no directions online.
Runs battery dead over night.
Jump cruiser to drop of at shop.
Battery seems to not be charging had to jump at...
I replaced my start battery a few days ago. Immediately after that it triggered a aftermarket alarm. That was installed at some point. Unable to reset the alarm our find any info on it. I went about making plans to replace it. In the morning I went to start the cruiser. The battery was dead. And...
Hi everyone I have a major electrics problem going on.
I replaced my start battery a few days ago. Immediately after that it triggered a aftermarket alarm. That was installed at some point. Unable to reset the alarm our find any info on it. I went about making plans to replace it. In the...
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I am in the process off base lining. The tires had really bad scalloping and replaced them with new BFG AT tires right off. 285/75/16" I can now start to see very light scalloping starting on the new tires.
Specs
97 fzj80 230K miles collectors locked FR/RR/Center
OME lift 850,863...
Hi guys I have been enjoying all the great information on here over the last month while getting my new to
me 1997 fzj80 up to speed.
So far I have done.
M1 0-40 oil
M1 75-90 transfer case and diffs.
M1 Atf and fluid change filter and trans flush
Toyota red coolent
Pcv valve grommet and hose...
I did a bunch off research before the throttle body cleaning part off my base lining. and this is one thing i did not see addressed.
Don't forget to clean our replace your Gas filter see attached photo. I may be mistaken but my understanding is its a buffer for the vacuum controlling your fuel...
Hi Every one I am new to the forum. I just purchased a new Toyota oil filter in the process baselining my rig it was a 15600-TD0004 oil filter from Thailand. upon arrival while having a look at it. It became apparent that the internal parts where not held in place and you could shake it all...