vehicle tech

I've owned a few 80's over the years all in great working condition, but this is the first 80 I'm looking at that is not in running condition. 94 Land Cruiser US spec Gas. -Seller states the ''oil pump went out'' ....Claims he was driving and the temp gauge went up and the oil light came...

Possible two different part numbers for the same part? Or are they actually different... 90311-40007 and 90311-40001 3rd gen 4runner. I told the guy at the parts dept I need the seal for the back of the transmission, the part the connects to the t-case and he gave me 90311-40001 However in...

Hi All, Not been on here for a long time but finally purchased a RHD BJ40 for myself. I need a bit of advice please. The BJ has been restored (sort of) but the wiring is a mess. She really needs a new harness but not really knowing where to start, do I either fitting a kit or ask a shop do it...

With a very long list of things to do on my project this is something I have not got around to dealing with yet but I have some questions. First my set up: 1973 FJ with a 350 Chevy with a SM420 truck transmission, first gear being compound low. The transfer case is two speed, 2H and 4H, there...

My power steering recently stopped working. Was whining a bit a seemed to be leaking a bit from the pump. I replaced the pump and new lines. Now I can't get air out of the lines. Foam and still whines. I wondering if my rack is bad. I've checked for 2 days of running it and it has no leaks but...

Not running. Then the key to the ON position, CEL flashes. Start the vehicle. No check engine light. I do have some reoccurring codes. - Catalytic system isn't within spec. I have a fix, may haven't implemented it yet. - Water temp sensor isn't reading consistently. Either got a bad sensor...

Are some better than others? Any advice on what rebuild kits are the best? Thanks!

While mounting a new LSPV and spring (arm) to the old painted bracket, I discovered that I don't understand the FSM. Can anyone help me understand? see pics. On page BR-59, Step 3 says to install spring to valve using a clip. I used a clip on the rubber boot but also ran the bolt...

So I no longer have a 40, but I still have this full-floating rear end with Nitro Chromoly Axles. I will probably be selling this thing locally, but I was wondering if anyone had an idea of the value. Thanks in advance for your input. Edit for additional info: WMS to WMS= 54 3/4", Center of...

Just sharing my experience and if this should be somewhere else please advise….. I had a bad experience with Wits’ End. I went on his website to buy new Kioto headlamps for my FJ60 and his website was having a glitch where I could not check out. So, I reached out to him and he explained there...

Hey I'm looking for some insight on adding a center diff lock switch using existing wiring in the dash?

Hello all, the alternator on my 2005 LX470 with 150k miles has failed after a week or so of letting me know via slightly squealing. Totally dead now, and I need to dig in and replace it. I'm looking at the Denso 210-1099 as a replacement, but I want to proactively replace the tensioner and...

I'm in a sticky situation. Suspension or other stuff ( recovery gear, CC & MTS, recovery points, tire inflator, etc). Now, in my mind, I can always use other people's recovery gear, but I can't use other people's suspension 😇. But if I'm out alone, I might need that gear. I really want to do my...

2006 200k miles Guys, I have a strange problem and hoping some resolution. I have had alienator checked and battery replaced. here is whats happening , while driving 1) Ist electrics all go dark 2) Orange lights then light up on dashboard 3) Nav screen resets 4) Back to normal but difficult...

Went to pick the kids up today, parked next to this. Didn’t get a chance to meet the guy. Next time.

Some of you know me in person already, but around here I've been mostly lurking for years, and I figured that now's the time to change that! As I move on to my second 100 series, I'd like to get things a bit better documented for both my own sake and others this time around. I'm very excited to...

Morning all. I’ve been halfheartedly searching for a 100 and found one that looks decent. It’s got a clean title, but no keys. Most of the threads I’ve found seem to be about reprogramming valet keys to become master keys, using tech steam to make it easier. Would this require a whole new...

The owner of this Cruiser suggested we do a build thread. So here we go… First up this is a 2022 double cab HZJ79. This Cruiser is used in the mining industry. We are not going to get into anything else about it here in the build thread. Simply sticking to the build. We were contacted recently...

I feel like the LC community is, mature. I work for Toyota parts dept and I see the customers who buy parts for their LC's- Doctors who use their 100 for Mammoth trips, older cats who have a crazy overland build, or just older people who still use them for every day commute. Its a humbling...