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  1. Dave 2000

    Sad news.

    Thanks all, it was a bad day but hey we all need to move on. Re keeping my brain active, you would be surprised what needs to be done to keep a slightly warmed over 200 BHP Astra Estate in good fettle, perfect for taking the 'crusties' and their cases to the airport for the pensioners weekend...
  2. Dave 2000

    Sad news.

    I sadly have to report that my LC 80 has now been sold. 😪 Given my health issues I knew it was only a matter of time. The new buyers are friends of good friends, so I know it is going to a good home. I hope they enjoy the unerring reliability that I have. Thanks to all that have followed...
  3. Dave 2000

    Builds My LC 80 thread.

    I sadly have to report that my LC 80 has now been sold. 😪 Given my health issues I knew it was only a matter of time. The new buyers are friends of good friends, so I know it is going to a good home. Thanks to all that have followed this thread for over thirteen years. The End Of An Era...
  4. Dave 2000

    Builds My LC 80 thread.

    Update time 08/09/2023 @287,021 miles. Just a record note, so today I fitted a new air filter and finally got the indicator/hazard lights relay. Readers will recall that I pointed out that this is a potential fire risk? In the past there have been a number of RHD 80's going up in flames...
  5. Dave 2000

    For Sale  SPAIN LAND CRUISER HDJ 80

    Owned by me for over 13 years this is no ordinary ‘80’ and it is only being sold due to ill health. This is NOT JDM. Please note, this car is originally from the UK and is right hand drive, presently it is registered and insured and being used in Spain, to re-register back into the UK would be...
  6. Dave 2000

    Builds My LC 80 thread.

    Update: Due to ill health I am selling my 80! :frown: Details to follow. Regards Dave.
  7. Dave 2000

    Let's end the control arm bushing debate

    Well someone asked about aftermarket bushes, and I said 'Forget Pedders'. So let me explain. Noting you are not new to the forum, and you show you have two Land Cruisers, I had (possibly wrongly) assumed you had heard of Pedders? If you have, then my quote of 'Forget Pedders' surely says it...
  8. Dave 2000

    Let's end the control arm bushing debate

    Assuming you don't know, then there is no need. :) Regards Dave
  9. Dave 2000

    Let's end the control arm bushing debate

    Forget Pedders.....period. Regards Dave
  10. Dave 2000

    Vehicle Security: Master Thread (Index Thread)

    Some years back I purchased a BLUE SOLAR charge controller, I also purchased the Bluetooth attachment, the idea being that I could check the charge rate at any time without visiting the 80, as it is kept in the garage a fair amount I have a solar panel on the garage roof, it was a good...
  11. Dave 2000

    Vibration with AC on

    Given mine is a diesel, it had a generally shaky idle vibe. I went for the engine mounts. The difference is night and day. The compression design hides the fact that the rubber is losing its adhesion to the metal part of the mount, I found my left mount and rubber were completely separate...
  12. Dave 2000

    Builds My LC 80 thread.

    Not a proper update, so just I don't forget, I replaced the ariel switch illumination bulbs today, apparently low on warehouse stock as it took ages to get them. 84999-10410 2 off at a price of €11.36 each, not too bad price wise, AFAIK these are peculiar to the ariel switch, not being used...
  13. Dave 2000

    Factory vs non-factory wheels

    Yep makes sense. Regards Dave.
  14. Dave 2000

    Inexpensive alternative to OEM switches

    I have a 94 with the earlier dashboard which I prefer to the later version however, I see the later switches can have the labeling changed, anyone managed to change the labelling on the earlier versions? Regards Dave.
  15. Dave 2000

    Factory vs non-factory wheels

    I remember reading OEM Toyota alloy wheels were the only ones to withstand a 40 MPH impact into a 4inch curb without damage. I like the look of the OEM 16 x 8 rims I already have, having said that I think when off road and away from help, a steel rim is the better option in that they can often...
  16. Dave 2000

    1HD-T Camshaft installation

    Remember to double check cam timing, if wrong then you can easily bend valves, assuming you haven't already? Regards Dave.
  17. Dave 2000

    Builds My LC 80 thread.

    06/08/2023 @286,044 miles. Update time. Given the 80 had been parked for over 22 months until I got my licence back, and now I have I am continuing to go through the various systems looking for possible future problems, a sort of deep preventative maintenance if you like? Today I took out the...
  18. Dave 2000

    Help needed. 80 won’t start out on the trail

    As above really, diagnosis is always harder than the fix. What resources do you have on board? Cable, pipe, FSM, MM, are you alone, water and food, meds if needed, can you walk out? Try this first, if you or a friend has some gasoline in a can, then pour a little more than a thimble full into...
  19. Dave 2000

    Finally! Tailgate Storage!

    I know this is an old post but I am finally (13 years!) getting to the stage when I need to cut mine out. I agree about leaving the centre in, it is sooooo easy to open my RTT when standing on the tailgate. Regards Dave.
  20. Dave 2000

    Water temp and oil pressure guages dead

    You lazy git! 😁 See post 228 in my thread. 👌 Regards Dave.
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