First, yes contrary to popular belief, I am still alive.
So I purchased a Landtank Modified Blue Hub Fan Clutch on 6/19/2012 from Overland Exchange and it worked great for 5 years. This year I noticed that temperatures were starting to move up on hot days, especially going up to the Sierras...
I installed a set of Depo headlights in the 80 a few weeks ago following Ebag333's review (which includes MOT's comparison to the factory Euro and JDM lamps) of them versus stock last year. His review is here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/530350-depo-headlights-vs-oem.html
One...
After reading the various Depo threads, beamshots, and writeups, I decided to give a pair a try to see how they work compared to the U.S. spec lamps with HIR bulbs. One concern I had was with the available options for connecting the 9006/9005 stock harness to the H4/H1 setup the Depos use...
So it is getting time for me to replace the battery in my truck and as part of that, I have been doing some research about batteries. When I say some, I should clarify it as the type of research you do when you are in a foot cast and it is a pain to get around anywhere, so you lay on your back...
I have been catching up on some needed maintenance on my 80 recently and run into a few things that I know, should have known, or knew and want to share:
1) When you go to replace the fluid in your fan clutch, make sure the new fluid isn't contaminated. I had a four year old blue hub clutch...
At 212,000 miles my headgasket finally went. Having owned the truck since 113,000 miles, I assumed it was original and I had gotten good life out of it. In speaking with my mechanic, he said no way was it is the original gasket, as the gasket in there was covered with FIPG on both sides of the...
After much consideration, thought and chickening out the last tire purchase, I have defected from BFG A/T's to the Revo's to see how they are. I was going to 285/75/16 from 265/75/16 this time and still on the fence. The deciding factor was that America's tire company had the Revo's in stock...
Ok, here is the history and where I am now. Truck is a 1996, 182,000 miles. At 150,000 miles, May 2006, I replaced the radiator, fan clutch (Blue hub) and did a full coolant flush with Toyota Red (was in there before also). The cooling system worked great, truck did not go over 210f even in...
Alright,
Here are the symptoms. My 80 is heating up on climbs and when the throttle. The radiator and fan clutch were replaced two years ago. I thought I might have sticky thermostat, but changed it to no avail.
It is heating up on me even in cold weather (30f). I just drove up to...
We are having a warm November here in Northern California (about 75f today) so a buddy of mine wanted to take his boat out. His wife and daughters were out of town with their Suburban so I said no problem, it is only about 20 miles we will tow it with my 80. The boat and trailer come in at...
UOA 10k Miles Mobil 1 w/TBN
Hey all.
Just wanted to post the latest UOA for my 80. This was running a 50/50 mix of Mobil 1 0w-40 and Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck and SUV 5w-40. Because of my previous experience with longer intervals, I did not do a TBN because I was quite comfortable with...
I am putting this in its own thread because how ATF fluids are labeled has been changed as a result of General Motors poor handling of the licensing of the name "Dexron".
Dexron is a specification put forth by General Motors for Transmission Fluid. Each new specification automatically...
I happened to see a 2001 LX 470 with 60k at a local dealer today so I test drove it. I had a very mixed impression of it.
What I liked: The levinson stereo if fabulous. I also like the guages and the climate control system.
What I didn't like: The electronic suspension. The system...
This has come up a few times before, but there has never been a clear resolution to the question, what air pressure should I run in my tires? I have been looking at this and believe I have most of the answer, but lack a little bit of data. Let's see if we can flesh it out.
The issue...
Hey,
I just found out that Yokohama has released a new tire, the A/T-S. I appears it will be a replacement for the A/T-II which never did very well. Pricing is close to the A/T-II. They will also be available in a 285/75/16 and a 315/75/16 and for the 100 guys 315/70/17. Any thoughts?
BTW...
I just wanted to post a public note of thanks to Raventai for all the work he did on creating the temp gauge mod. While it ended up costing me about $600 (Cdan should be giving a commission to Raventai for this mod), there is no doubt without it, the first time that I would have found out my...
RIP Tucker- September 15, 1999- July 9, 2006.
After a 18 month battle with lymphoma cancer, while out at his favorite place with my son and I, my dog laid down and peacefully passed away with me holding him. It was fast, painless, and far better than what I anticipated having to go...
Well about a month ago, I bumped my timing from 3 degrees so 7 degrees to see what would happen. The results for me, better throttle response, off idle pinging, more power, and strangely lower gas mileage. At first I thought it was me driving harder, but I have monitored it carefully over the...
After searching through all the threads of what tempurature the 80 series should run at when the cooling system is operating properly, as well as discussions of what people have observed with operating temps, I have decided we should have a consolidated thread. If you have done the Raventai mod...