With strange electrical issues I find Its always good to start by testing the battery, it's cables and connections and the alternator. When the voltages drop or fluctuate all kinds of strange problems can pop up.
Long handled diagonal cutters make easy work of the old clamp. Stick a screw driver into the crimp and twist loose. Then cut.
Clamp over clamp doesn't sound preferable to me.
I have experienced complete loss of climate control operation in extreme cold with a very low charged battery after my truck was sitting for some time battery and drained to the point of needing a jump. After about 15-20 minutes of running it started running.
Have you tested the battery and...
I have had the windshield on my 100 replaced half a dozen times (Colorado) and have never needed to replace any of the moldings. Maybe let the indy guy use what's there but put it together the right way. OTOH windshields are disposable/consumable here so I am not too worried about getting it...
1. Weathertech Mats
2. Nulaxy Bluetooth FM Transmitter, Wireless Radio Adapter ($22)- Still on OEM head unit.
3. Yota MD key case.
4. Set of Wheels and Snow Tires so I can do my own snow change out.
4. Ritchie Navigation X-10W-M Compass installed on Dash.
I really need the 3D printed cup holders!
It's a Toyota Land Cruiser - Gas and go!
If you hit oil change mileage enroute pull into a shop and get the oil changed.
The problem with preventative maintenance is there is always a chance of the repair causing a new problem (Bad part or bad installation). To avoid that inspection is your...
My cruiser gets a very consistent 13 mpg.
Good Cruiser mileage is not a thing. Not really a Toyota thing. Reliability is Toyota's focus.
Fantastic fuel economy is like any other high performance goal. Diminishing returns and compromises to reliability.
If you can get the top gear in the...
I thought I was having a bad day when I broke two of the bolts with one stuck in the bracket! I now see I should be counting my blessings to have a bracket at all.
I was able to remove the broken bolt with a torch on the welded nut and turning the bolt 1/6th of a turn at a time with a part of...
This SK snap ring plier tool is well worth it ! -
Also wish I had purchased Slee's spindle lubrication tool before I started.
https://sleeoffroad.com/products/sok1037/
If you want a bolt to pull on the axle spindle a good one is at the front top of the radiator.
I vote for take the money and run.
If you love the cruiser watch for it in the regional auction and pick it back up if it's going for very cheap. No matter how well it is rebuilt it will never have the same value with a branded title. There may be value there for a "flipper" but the profit...
This thread appears to have gone plenty long but I know there was a lot of interest by some for a activated carbon filter.
I see that FRAM is now selling one - FRAM CF11923 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter
FRAM CF11923 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter - $45
A little spendy for me but I can see...
I find the 100 easy to work on and affordable to maintain. Parts are higher but problems are rare. Since I enjoy driving it so much the occasional expense doesn't hurt as much. ($1100 for new tires last week did sting a bit.)
Even at 200k not much has needed work. I don't replace parts that are...
I replaced a fuel filter at around 100k. Looked brand new when I took it apart. Unless you are in the third world pumping gas from 55 gallon drums or working a fuel problem I wouldn't bother.
I am definitely in the "If it's not broke don't fix it camp'". On an older vehicle you could poor...
I replaced my TPS today and cleaned the TB. Initially after the repair I cleared the codes and the P0121 stayed and truck started in "limp mode". Removed the battery cable for a few minutes, put it back, cleared the code on and it runs great. I removed some slack in the throttle cable attached...
You can also run a Dexron VI fluid. Dex VI is backward compatible with Dex III but incorporates the latest in synthetics and additives. Although my 100 currently runs on Amsoil I have had Dex VI in my 99 Camry's Dex III transmission for the past 100,000 miles with smooth results.