repair

  1. swelltimes

    Mechanic shop near Portsmouth, NH?

    A friend's son needs some patching / repair done on the underside of a Scion XB: any suggestions in the Portsmouth area for a shop that might be able to do this work? The son bought the car in MA (where it had passed inspection allegedly), failed NH inspection. Thanks all!
  2. TeCKis300

    Emergency Valve Stem Repair

    Wondering if anyone has used a product like this before that can replace a valve stem from the outside of the wheel Running stock wheels, I'm always concerned about getting into an obstacle off-road that could potentially rip the valve stem off. Hasn't happened yet, but I've got enough lip...
  3. CBFJ

    How long should new drum brakes last?

    I had a reputable LC mechanic redo all my drum brakes about 300 miles ago, and they started out real firm and worked great. Recently they needed some pumping up before they would stop, and now I am getting almost nothing, and having to downshift/use the E brake to fully stop :oops: How long...
  4. Matty f

    Chasing driveline vibrations

    Chasing driveline vibrations after doing a bit of work on my fj62.( This is an Aus vehicle. So 3f H55f combo). My rear driveshaft did end up getting seperated by accident. I put it back together in phase. But have had vibrations ever since and being my daily driver have had to drive it like...
  5. KardsIbarra99

    NAV Screen Repair

    Can this still be repaired?
  6. J

    Sliding side windows

    I have a 75 and am in replace and repair project to get her running again. I'm looking for side windows that open to improve ventilation. I checked with Spector Off Road and they no longer make the sliding window kit. Does anyone have any idea were I could find sliding windows?
  7. highsierra4x4

    Who’s smashed there gas tank in?

    So I smashed my tank in on the rubicon and I am trying to think of a way to pull it back down any ideas? My float is stuck at half tank also but the low level light still works
  8. MTN77

    For Sale  Los Angeles CA, HZJ77

    I unfortunately have to sell my truck. We're doing an addition to our house and the funds are needed there. Long story short, the timing belt blew and the truck needs some amount of work. I don't know exactly as I haven't fully investigated with a mechanic. As I understand, after speaking with...
  9. nitroid13

    83 fj60 exhaust manifold repair question.

    Does anywhere sell this baffle between intake and exhaust? I also had some good luck getting bolts out of the upper exhaust flange so I might go and buy a lotto ticket lol. I did chase the threads, I also need bolts. Also haven't finished cleaning the surface so. Not rebuilding the outside...
  10. jkl72-40

    Shop near Wellington

    Hi All Im in Az (Copper State Cruisers) my father is in Wellington NV he is 85 otherwise we would do the water pump and belt on his 2011 Tacoma with the 4.0 v6 anyone have a trusted shop in the area he can take it to? Thanks Kyle
  11. underwater

    Fiberglass roof repair

    Just starting to restore a my 67 fj40. I have the fiberglass roof off and getting ready to repair the holes and dings. The outside is heavily weathered and the cloth and glass strands are exposed. Were these initially painted or gel coated? This has some remaining white coating in places...
  12. FJ502

    FJ40 Wedding Day Knock

    Hey fellow Mudders, Wanted to get some advice and direction for my FJ40 situation. Last Friday we trailered my cruiser out to NE Oregon to get married. Cruised around Joseph/ Enterprise just fine the night before. Day of, ladies took my red truck (to keep their hair nice) and the dudes rode...
  13. W

    1992 80 Series Repair Manual

    Hi, I just purchased my first Land Cruiser, a 1992 80. Is there any better repair guide for this vehicle than the one shown below? And is $100 a good price for it? Thank you!
  14. A

    New here and have questions on 91 backend repair.

    Video of issue Hey there guys. I recently bought a 1991 Fj80. It’s my first land cruiser experience. When I bought it I missed a significant amount of rust on the body. I talked to a guy who said he has seen this problem before and suggested that I come here for help. I am in the New Mexico...
  15. Scott11cruiser

    Wing Window Stud

    I finally started to tackle the wing window weatherstripping...figured 51 years so it's ok if I replace it a bit early. :) Well I managed to break the stud under the driver window...anyone know of a repair or replacement source? PS...I don't have a welder.
  16. K

    Got temp fix and left area. Real time 8/3. Any good repair shops in Cumberland, MD for 100 series

    Son is having problems with 99 LC in Cumberland, MD. He said feels like LC loses power as he drives and noise is coming from front of motor. Had him check to make sure not in 4 low, center diff not locked, has oil, antifreeze levels are okay. Normally maintained. May be tensioner or idler...
  17. CharlieS

    Broke radiator nipple, ugh

    I've been super careful and made it through a valve cover gasket R&R, intake R&R, Plenum R&R, IAC repairs, radiator hose replacements, belt swaps, water pump R&R, etc. and thought I'd succeeded in avoiding the fate of my past 80's and didn't break the dang nipple on the radiator. Then last night...
  18. H

    Seat Patch Repair

    HI I've tried searching with no luck, which surprises me. Tried different search words/phrases. Maybe I'm not searching correctly? If someone can post a link to any existing threads regarding my question below, I'd appreciate it. I have a 100 series with the typical driver seat outside seam...
  19. H

    HELP ... advice on ABS brake repair in 2004 UZJ100

    It's happened to me. I'm experiencing the dreaded 'brake failure', and I was hoping compassionate and knowledgable people on this list could help assure me that I'm doing the right thing to respond. (I trust my mechanic, but he's not the best communicator.) Last week, I experiences the...
  20. D

    Roof antena damage repair advise needed

    This is fresh this morning. Got truck in the garage yesterday for fluid changes and left it on HI. Took car out this morning and the freaking roof antena caught up on the door edge, bent the door and in the process was partially pulled out of the roof. I have a trip comming up in 10 days so need...
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