hello all! I’ve read through this entire thread and just have a few questions pertaining to my key situation with my 03LC. When I purchased the vehicle it came with a transponder key ( no buttons ) and what I believe to be the valet key as it does not start the vehicle only unlocks doors. When...
So far dropped in new Ignition coils and spark plugs all ( 8 ) greased drive shaft front to back and have put a set of 33 in tires with some 16in painted rims ( got them dirt cheap from a buddy) water pump / timing belt/ valve cover gaskets up next . Then will start addressing all bushings and...
Had some ticking in my new to me 03 uzj100
Changed all 8 plugs and coils , pass side cylinder head was the worst with the plugs only finger tight. Ticking went away torques to 18ft lbs will check in a couple months to see if they back out.
Thanks for the lead on rock auto ! They are actually the cheapest I’ve seen online going to order a pack today just going to assume the other 4 are shot as well. the dealer price is ridiculous..
ahh yes the journey begins… it’s apparent that even with a good service records things get overlooked and or mismanaged when caring for these beautiful machines. Which brings me to my first example:
Decided to address spark plugs today to have a look guessing they probably only changed maybe...
thank you! first up is new tires as the (ones on are dry rotted) timing belt and water pump kit. also need to go over some other quirks as it Is an older vehicle. but the v8 runs strong and trans shifts smooth as butter. even the cruise control works amazingly. drove it 3 hours home after...
New member and first post here !!
This is my new to me 100 Series Land
Cruiser in Natural White with stone interior.
256k miles
It has had Routine interval maintence at a single Toyota dealer its whole life . Barely driven , less than 12k miles a year.
I bought this car as a reliable...