What was it? and how did you fix it?
Builds Another 80 series build thread. The 'BlackHole'
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VSV. I followed this thread, and accompanying threads listed therein.
PO401 and EGR/air intake manifold with pictures
PO401 and EGR/air intake manifold with pictures
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See above
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Well, scratch another 'wish list' project off the list thanks to Trail Tailor. I've wanted tailgate storage since I first saw random mudders flashing pictures of the Wagongear, and it just seemed so wrong that Toyota didn't recognize the storage potential.
So thanks to @reevesci for taking the time to fab something that was exactly what I was looking for.
Step one- remove access panels and make sure you move the license plate wire so you don't cut through it.
Step two- place the lid where it will go using the existing holes and pop in a few of included hardware. Tape off inside of lid as a guide on where to cut. Get to hacking with jigsaw or grinder.
Step 3- once I had my cutout I chose to dyanmat the inside to cut down on the contents clinking around.
Step 4- Install lid using included hardware. Jason forewarned me that where the lid hardware meets the tailgate that in my year Cruiser I might have to bend/grind/file a little of the tailgate metal in order to get lid to shut smoothly. So 10 minutes was required with the dremmel shaving down the inside of the tailgate (not the lid) at the 3 indentation from the bottom and 3 indentation from the top. (see above pic)
Step 5- go have a cocktail.
Still have to tweak/maybe grind the inside of the lid as I'm getting a little rubbing from the tailgate latch hardware, might have to do with me cracking down the hardware too much?
In short, I couldn't be more pleased and am equally as excited to have Jason building a bumper for me.
So thanks to @reevesci for taking the time to fab something that was exactly what I was looking for.
Step one- remove access panels and make sure you move the license plate wire so you don't cut through it.
Step two- place the lid where it will go using the existing holes and pop in a few of included hardware. Tape off inside of lid as a guide on where to cut. Get to hacking with jigsaw or grinder.
Step 3- once I had my cutout I chose to dyanmat the inside to cut down on the contents clinking around.
Step 4- Install lid using included hardware. Jason forewarned me that where the lid hardware meets the tailgate that in my year Cruiser I might have to bend/grind/file a little of the tailgate metal in order to get lid to shut smoothly. So 10 minutes was required with the dremmel shaving down the inside of the tailgate (not the lid) at the 3 indentation from the bottom and 3 indentation from the top. (see above pic)
Step 5- go have a cocktail.
Still have to tweak/maybe grind the inside of the lid as I'm getting a little rubbing from the tailgate latch hardware, might have to do with me cracking down the hardware too much?
In short, I couldn't be more pleased and am equally as excited to have Jason building a bumper for me.
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For those that are wondering what the issue is.... I overbuilt the lid support reinforcement and for some reason the 95-97 latch release rod rubs on the lid. I used a 93 lid to design off of and mine works flawlessly without any rubbing. So, All the ones in stock I have ground the inner lid down to correct the issue for future buyers.
Jason
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Two steps forward, one step back.
Power steering fluid....
Not sure this is within my skill-set especially without a warm place to work while scattering parts about. (Today's high is 1 degree)
Question , why does it seem to leak more in with colder temps??
Power steering fluid....
Not sure this is within my skill-set especially without a warm place to work while scattering parts about. (Today's high is 1 degree)
Question , why does it seem to leak more in with colder temps??
red... hmmm
that time of the month again?
that time of the month again?
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Unfortunate, but true.
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Roger that.
Hoping I can just keep it full until spring..... otherwise I know Slee will gladly take my dollars.
When I last inquired a new pump, install, etc was 12 hundo+. This is not a joke or exaggeration.
@Phildoh
Where would you reccomend the owner of a 1995 LC go to pick up new window moldings, 50$ a pop sounds right up my alley? Thanks for any insight
Where would you reccomend the owner of a 1995 LC go to pick up new window moldings, 50$ a pop sounds right up my alley? Thanks for any insight
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Just do a web search or MUD search on Lseat, plenty of people around here including riffraff have them. I posted what I purchased a page back. Had a local guy reskin them, best investment thus far.
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Recommended way to install a Gamiviti gear after removing your shredded gear. All info gleaned from MUD.
Yes, my seats work now.
Yes, my seats work now.
JohnnyOshow22
KK0TEQ
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I'm really hoping it's just the power steering pump seal, or the high pressure line or something 2 bannana-ish.
All I know at this point is that during that cold snap a week ago when I start the cruiser the pump is wining like a banshi, and after about 2 minutes there is a good amount of power steering fluid on the ground.
I'm going to have to inspect closer to figure out the culprit. I'm leery of touching anything at the moment that I'm not 100% of. Im currently running a streak of breaking things that are working.
if you are serious i am trying to do this job and need the tube the mast rides in, the tube the antenna cable is attached to. I sure would appreciate any hints for the wire passing through the grommet in the firewall. I am stuck and how to proceed.
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High time to update.
Driver's seat HEATED seat thanks to @LandCruiserPhil. Easy install as the loom is under the middle console. Thanks Phil for the much needed insight.
Seat switch included-
Heating elements and wiring for seat cushion, and back panel. You will need a set of hog ring pliers, and hog rings after you snip the existing ones off your seat leathers.
While not entirely plug and play, it's pretty damn easy. The only thing you'll need to do is to tap in to the existing loom for power, everything else with Phil's kit plugs together. For a 1 banana guy like me it was 1.5 hours. (largely because I'm an idiot)
Now go get your heat on.
Driver's seat HEATED seat thanks to @LandCruiserPhil. Easy install as the loom is under the middle console. Thanks Phil for the much needed insight.
Seat switch included-
Heating elements and wiring for seat cushion, and back panel. You will need a set of hog ring pliers, and hog rings after you snip the existing ones off your seat leathers.
While not entirely plug and play, it's pretty damn easy. The only thing you'll need to do is to tap in to the existing loom for power, everything else with Phil's kit plugs together. For a 1 banana guy like me it was 1.5 hours. (largely because I'm an idiot)
Now go get your heat on.
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Following the heated seats and I've found myself wiring my CB, winch, new antenna (no power, just plug into existing head unit) I figured it's only a matter of time before I car-BBQ myself.
With that in mind I thought that it was high-time for Joey's ( @NLXTACY ) fire extinguisher mount with locking lid under the passenger seat. Thank you Joey for enlightening me that the later year 80 series need the seat riser, so I added that as well. In addition, I also added his mini-lock box, with liners.
The most difficult part of any of this was the seat riser install. Take your time, curse, and make yourself a cocktail pre-install.
(I had just finished getting the passenger seat working with new gears and caps and I was TERRIFIED of F'ing things up. But I didn't and all went well)
And I must say the wife appreciates the extra height of the riser.
F.E.M. (fire extinguisher mount)
Seat Riser
Mini-lockbox
Liner installed, what lockbox?
With that in mind I thought that it was high-time for Joey's ( @NLXTACY ) fire extinguisher mount with locking lid under the passenger seat. Thank you Joey for enlightening me that the later year 80 series need the seat riser, so I added that as well. In addition, I also added his mini-lock box, with liners.
The most difficult part of any of this was the seat riser install. Take your time, curse, and make yourself a cocktail pre-install.
(I had just finished getting the passenger seat working with new gears and caps and I was TERRIFIED of F'ing things up. But I didn't and all went well)
And I must say the wife appreciates the extra height of the riser.
F.E.M. (fire extinguisher mount)
Seat Riser
Mini-lockbox
Liner installed, what lockbox?
