There are several sources of leaks at the left A-pillar.
I checked the sun roof drain and roof rack holes and they were tight.
I removed the A-pillar covers and stayed inside and had my son spray the car with a hose.
My leak happened at the windshiled gasket. There must have been a slight gap...
I had to replace my alternator due to leaking from the power steering pump. On my '06, the power steering pump is right above the alternator. Replaced both.
I've had the Denso replacement for awhile and have had no issues. I think I removed from both below and above. I had to redo it because I didn't realize that the power steering pump, which is right above the alternator, was leaking and causing the alternator failure. If you remove some of the...
I drained and refilled the AHC when I first bought my 2006 LX. Not extremely difficult but did have to do some reading. Similar to doing brake fluid change. I have not done a techstream torsion bar reset. Unfortunately, I am away most of this month. I am not really sure of any Landcruiser...
I have the same issue. Including the fuel gauge sometimes not working. It happens after rain. I have to let thing dry. I hate my sunroof. The drains are not clogged.
My sunroof leaked. The culprit was the moulding that goes on the perimeter of the glass. It meets at the middle in the rear part of the sunroof. The gap (about 1mm) was big enough to leak. I used Silicone caulk that was UV resistant. No more leaks.
I've had an '85 60, '97 LX450 (triple locked - I did all the work), and now a '06 LX470.
The 80 looks the best.
The 100 is my favorite, although I've only had it for 3 months. It is the smoothest, fastest, most secure...and I can still work on it.
I haven't driven the 200 or Tundras.
I am...
Great looking truck.
Besides baselining and fluid changes, I would seriously look at rust removal and prevention.
New England winters are not kind to underbodies, especially to exhaust and brakes.
I would plan on rust adding to the time, cost, and complexity of any build.
Good luck.
I've done my LX450 front bearings multiple times. I just did one on the LX470 while I was there to replace a lug stud. I used 2001LC method and watched his YouTube vids to help. And went on a 200 mile trip with confidence right after.
Cool. Thanks for taking the time for the proper development.
BTW, I noticed your roof line above the windshield has paint bubbling. Hope you take care of this.