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    Changing coolant and no flush

    Hi Guys, My car Landcruiser 80 1997. I have already posted a question on this issue and got answers. MANY THANKS TO ALL I did not asked an adittional important question. If after changing the coolant fronm green to red i did not flush or the flush was not good and I drove around 400-500km could...
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    • coolant coolant change damage flush flushing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: 80-Series Tech
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    Changin the coolant type

    Hi, The mechanic changed the coolant from green to red and i am not sure he did a proper flush or a flush at all. I noticed a small gel. Is there a risk of damaging the system? I am aware of the risk of mixing two different coolants. The question is if no flush or not a proper flush was...
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    Fan blower resistor

    Hi guys, I haveva LC 80 TD automatic 1997.My A/C fan resistor which controls the air speed is not working. Any idea where can i find one new or used? What is the Part Number of this component? Thanks Kimmron
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    Long range fuel tank

    Hi guys, I own a landcruiser 80 1997 turbo diesel automatic with a single factory fuel tank 90 liters (24 gallons) 1. Any idea where to get in USA a long range fuel tank to replace the factory tank? 2. If thr spare wheel underneath the body is removed to install an auxiliary fuel tank where the...
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    A/T Landcruiser 80 - Aluminum pan

    Hi guys, Do anyone have experience with changing the oil pan of the Automatic Tranny (A442f) of Landcruiser 80 to a pan made of Aluminum. If yes where can this be purchased or ordered for manufacturing. Thanks, Kimmron
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    80 series 1997 Automatic transmission AT overheating

    Hi, I have a 1997 turbo-diesel 80 series which was modified for overlanding. ( Engine is stock except a bigger radiator). The car weight is about 3500 kg ( appx. 8000 lb) with all liquids an 2 persons. The AT gets often overheated on HIGH gear and we are forced to drive on LOW gear to avoid...
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    Long xriving in high revs

    Hi everybody, I am driving a 1997 turbo diesel wit automatic transmission. Due to overheating of the AT ( a lot of reasons not to be discussed here) we found this method : driving on pavement in low range (D or 2) will keep the AT temp lower than 110 C (230 F). These are the facts. The...
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    Cennter Differential Lock

    Hi, My car: Landcruiser 80 series automatic 1997. The car has a CDL button which I use to lock the center diff in high or low range. Suddenly, the center diff get locked (light on) when i engaged the low gear without pushing the CDL button and stayed locked and i could not not turn it off by...
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    havoline ATF DEXRON VI

    Hello guys, I own a landcruuser 80 1997 with A442F automatic transmission. Recently, I drained twice the A/T and added Havoline ATF Dexron vi syntetic. Previously i used Valvoline Dexron vi which i cannot find where i am in Brazil (i am travelling the world). After about 600 km the rev go up but...
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    havoline ATF DEXRON VI8

    Hello guys, I own a landcruuser 80 1997 with A442F automatic transmission. Recently, I drained twice the A/T and added Havoline ATF Dexron vi syntetic. Previously i used Valvoline Dexron vi which i cannot find where i am in Brazil (i am travelling the world). After about 600 km the rev go up but...
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    Militec-1

    Hello guys, We are driving the world in a Landcruiser series 80 1997 turbo automatic. We are now in Brazil and a mechanic strongly suggested us to use an anti-friction material in the motor, transmission differential and all the other moving parts. The material is produced in USA and it is...
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    Automatic Transmission TCU

    Hi Guys, Maybe somebody can help. Where is the TCU of Landcruiser 80 1997 right hsnd wheel located. Photos will help if somebody has. I need it urgently. Stuck somewhere in Brazil Thanks a lot Israel
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    Automatic transmission- Driving techniques

    Hi Guys, My car is Turbo-Diesel, Engine 1HD-T, A/T of type A442F and it heats up in every driving condition except when cruising at 50 mph and above. I installed a cooler from Wholesaleautomatic Australia and the problem persists. I was advised to install a Lock-up Control (from...
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    Sensors and Indicators for 80 series turbo-diesel engine

    Hi guys, I have an 80 series Diesel 1997, engine 1HD-T and I am travelling right now in South America. I would like to know what important sensors would you suggest to install in order to monitor the engine and keep its health for a long period. I am aware about EGT sensor and the oil reservoir...
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    • cooler diesel egt engine fzj80 oil sensor turbo
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    • Forum: 80-Series Tech
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    weight of automatic transmission of landcruiser 80

    Hi all, I need to know the weight of the automatic transmission and transfer case of Landcruiser 80 series. Thanks, Kimmron
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    Tool and Spares Kits for Overlanding with 80 series

    Hi, I am going for an overland trip for several years. I own a Landcruiser 80 VX, 1997 importated from Japan. Would anybody recommend or refer to other threads/sites regarding: 1. Tool kit (basic maitenance/repair, advanced field repair) 2. Spare kit (what and quantity) Thanks...
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