repair

Brought my 1999 LX470 into the dealership for what I thought would be minor to moderate repairs. I had moderate shake in the engine when stopped, some overheating issues when climbing high elevation, and clunky steering. The bill ended up being $9000 for a multitude of issues. I brought it in...

Hey guys, first post here (I’ve been looking through threads for yrs slowly building up the rig) As the title states, 2000 LC picked a fight with a tree and lost, so I could use a little help on diagnosing which parts I’ll need for repair, if any members might have some of those parts, and...

Hi All, What lighting do you use for the unfortunate nighttime repair? I have a pocket flashlight, LED headlamp and small magnetic LED work lights. Do carry or use anything different like a large portable flood light on a stand or a battery powered LED strip or something else? If you really want...

Hello everyone, I’m new here as I’m still in the market for a 60s series. I’m looking to hopefully be guided in the right direction. At the moment I’m looking at this one for 8 grand. There is extensive rust Obviously as in the pictures shown however I noticed you can buy entire parts of the...

Has anyone replaced the trim surrounding a front air vent before? Can the trim be ordered separately or is the vent and the trim joined permanently (see image)? The part number I'm able to track down looks like the right part in one diagram (i.e. includes the trim), however in another view it's...

So I got a sweet 84 Fj-60 last Summer. Instantly fell in love and she drove great for a year with very minor problems. When I got her she was leaking a decent bit a oil though and she's only got worse. On a really hot day this summer started smoking and died on my way home. Started up fine once...

I just picked up my Toyota 1987 extended cab SR5 22r last month and drove it from Arizona to Kentucky. I took it out hill climbing and mudding for about 5hours. Was in 4wd and 3rd gear going fast over some mud and the engines rpm was going up without me pushing on the gas and in neutral so I...

I recently acquired a 1978 BJ40 with a hundred minor issues. I’ve been sorting them out slowly. The inner handle of the right rear door was broken. You can’t buy the handle separately from the complete latch assembly. So I bought some epoxy clay for about $4 and fixed it. Now it just needs some...

Greetings all! Had a little trouble with the GX today. Engine stalled on the freeway on the way home, got it pulled over and now... Crank no start. Pulled up Torque Pro, had a code for Crankshaft position sensor circuit A. I think... Haha. Stupid me, I thought I snapped a screen...

Introducing rust Magnets, the best way to protect your ride from the casual thief. These easily removable Magnets will make that that opportunistic car thief reconsider your rust bucket behind the fence. Take them off for cars and coffee; slap them on when you head downtown to avoid carjackers...

Let's just say I am a noob times a million. I've just inherited a Land Cruiser that was sadly very neglected in a driveway outside for years, but still running okay despite all odds. I have dreams of making this a daily driver as I am without a car now. I've received a quote for the repairs, and...

We got this LX450 new in 1997. It has 75,000 miles on it and now stays at our cabin in Pine AZ full time. Recently I had to go tow home our CanAm X3 and almost did not make it back out of of the canyon where the X3 broke down due to the 4 wheel drive being disconnected. I’m looking for someone...

I’ve come across a good deal on a 100 series, but it’s got some frame and slight body rust (pics attached). I’m new to the rust game and would like your opinion if it’s worth tackling the repair or not. Thank you in advance!

Got in my first accident ever the other night... Figured I'd post the story and my progress on repairs here as I'd kinda like to talk about it and seek some advice on repairs. So the other night it was raining pretty hard, no biggie. I've always been a good driver. I was driving down a curvy...

I'm located upstate NY area but willing to get beat up on shppg...for decent set of rear quarter panels+dog legs, rockers &need rear lower tailgate for my 85LC. If anyone has solid parts to spare... pls either pm me or can send pics & prices to my email " r100pjc(at) yahoo.com" thanks in advance !

While doing a Timing Belt and Water Pump replacement on my 2002 Land Cruiser over the last week, I snapped both of the long Camshaft Position Sensor bolts while trying to meet the FSM's torque specs. These things were FRAGILE, and now I have a serious bolt extraction problem. The bolts are: P#...

Front frame below radiator had more rust than I wanted to allow. Knocked it down with a wire brush and painted over it.

I’m looking at this LC for sale on eBay. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | eBay It’s a one owner Florida owned vehicle. Good records. However, the sunroof has been sealed with silicone. And from the looks on the pictures it was done a while back because it’s cracking. It doesn’t leak and the motor...

Dear IH8Mud, I have two FJ40s that have been in storage, while we lived out of the country. I need help with getting these cruisers ready to start up and drive. I am hoping a local 40 guy has the time and inclination to come over and work with my son and me to drain and replace fluids...

My '79 40 didn't have the blower for the carb when I got it about 6 years ago. Until recently I was ignoring my hard-starts after the engine was warm and then sat for a while. I started reading the LONG threads about guys on MUD getting their carb coolers working and having much success with...