Builds GCRad1's 1992 ADV80 LAND CRUISER

[GCRad1]

See that little air inlet on top of the diff... yea, its still missing an air line that delivers any sort of pressure! I do have a little block off cover, but you get the point!

BUT...

IT IS TIME!!! Time to make these work their magic! Since I started to tear everything apart, I posted this thread in the general 80-Section for a little inspiration: Show off your switch / dash mod's - where do I put these?
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/786110-show-off-your-switch-dash-mods-where-do-i-put-these.html#post8940343

 

[GCRad1]

So I've been doing some research within the 'MUD regarding PVC Oil Catch Cans via these threads:
Project Carbon Control!
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/87788-project-carbon-control.html
installed a oil seperator on my 80
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/449629-installed-oil-seperator-my-80-a.html
PCV Oil Catch Can
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/158866-pcv-oil-catch-tank.html

I found mine of "fleabay"

BLACK TURBO OIL CATCH CAN TANK RESERVOIR 750ML JDM ALUMINUM

Purchased from:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/drifteffects/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=


Now the trick is, for the 3FE engine:

I have a few additional hoses to deal with... Anyone have any input?

 

[flow]

Mount it to the very front of the air box. Its sturdy enough and its close to the intake ports.

Regarding the catch can, do you like the quality of the hardware and the can? the price is right but I need confirmation that its not junk.

 

[GCRad1]

Hey Flow, Thanks for checking out thread and the input!

I have only visually inspected the Oil catch can and looks decent, especially for the price. Hopefully I will get time to put it in this weekend and will have a better perspective on its workmanship.

Mount it to the very front of the air box. Its sturdy enough and its close to the intake ports.

Regarding the catch can, do you like the quality of the hardware and the can? the price is right but I need confirmation that its not junk.

 

[GCRad1]

Day before XMASS - CDL center diff lock warning light & busted thumb

So my rig tossed me a nice holiday surprise! A day or two before XMASS my DCL DiffLocker warning light illuminated on the dash in a nice warm orange'ish color while commuting to work. Upon attempting to entry my works driveway, the steering was very tight and the radius was very short. I had to back up and try it again to get the rig to turn in without too much force on the traction heavy tarmac.

This issue came about once before while on a business trip back in June as stated back in thread post #296

During lunch I did the same as last time and disconnected the transmission computer located in the driver side kick panel. Jumped in and backed up and forward and repeated the process to see if I could get the CDL to disengage. But this time, no avail. So, with time pressing I took the front driveshaft out, but during the process I added some particle coloring to my thumb. I disconnected the front portion first and while disconnecting the rear portion, breaking it loose also meant some extra forward momentum. As the rear portion came off the front portion that I was already holding came down and my thumb was perfectly aligned between the propshaft and front sway bar. BAM and thank you! Thats going to leave a mark...

But that is not going to stop my daughter and I from having fun! The ADV80 is rendered back to 2WD for the moment and will have to get it back in the shop soon as I will need the rig for service work again for King of the Hammers in February.

Made a plea to find a new or used CDL solenoid in the main 80-forum section:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/789667-1992-center-diff-solenoid-who-has-i-need.html

 

[2003LC]

Bummer on the thumb. But at least you got to make it up by spending quality time with your daughter!!

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[Danimal92sport]

Doh! Hopefully you'll get to keep your thumb nail. Looks like you should be able to.

How does the 80 do in 2WD? I'm assuming the steering effort is way down and you're getting better mileage?

 

[GCRad1]

Thumb is all good, just some added color pre-halloween.

The Land Cruiser in 2WD drives like a loose trophy truck. It feels loose, steers easy with that feeling of a overly loose suspended pickup truck. Its not sloppy like a worn out pick up, loose like a lifted pickup. Hope that makes sense... Driving down the road at speed and pull the wheel to the left, the rear swags to the right and same reverse feeling if you pull the wheel to the right. With the rig in 4WD and you pull in one direction and the front and rear go in that direction with the opposite lean all the way through the vehicle - very solid feel.

I don't think most common 80-Series owners would want the 2WD feeling as it does feel less stable and I think that is the #1 aspect so many people you see driving these vehicles like about their trucks is that stable planted feeling.

Now, on the MPG aspect, it has been discussed a many times here on the forum and most equate it to about-maybe a half gallon worth saved. Not much and not sure if financially worth the cost of hub adapters and all that to unlock the front end as you are still going to have a front drive shaft in rotation. For me, I will take the advantage for the moment as I am just getting to spots with the dirt bikes and I could do that with a lowered mini-truck.

BUT, THIS WILL GET FIXED SOON! I have King of the Hammers right around the corner to attend and will want/need my 4WD back!!! I've already called my favorite Toyota Service shop - YOTAMASTERS and reserved some time in the shop!

Doh! Hope fully you'll get to keep your thumb nail. Looks like you should be able to.

How does the 80 do in 2WD? I'm assuming the steering effort is way down and you're getting better mileage?

 

[GCRad1]

Visited my local Army Navy Surplus store the other day... Does this buggy remind you of any particular movie?

One of the items I picked up was the long green bag on the right. My tools seem to rattle around a bit in the stock sleeve, in the stock location.

I will still keep the stock sleeve but put the tools inside the mil-spec bag first and see if this eleviates any noise.

I will get plenty of noise testing in a couple of weeks while working at King of the Hammers.

 

[ppc]

I will still keep the stock sleeve but put the tools inside the mil-spec bag first and see if this eleviates any noise

I hate to tell you that carpeted piece is not the stock sleeve for holding the tools. That piece covers the brackets that hold the third row seats. The attached picture shows the SOR version of the tool kit pouch, the OEM being tan in color.

 

[GCRad1]

Rig to YOTAMASTERS for service

An hours worth of under carriage mud-grit-grime reduction at the car wash in preparation for the ADV80 to go to Yotamasters for service and such in preparation for King of the Hammers work duties.

I got this 1992 CDL Solenoid and a couple of other parts from 'mud-member superstan26 as he is parting out a '92 80-Series in this thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/parting-out/777476-parting-kansas-city-ks-area-complete-92-fj80-white-ext-grey-int.html. I got it to replace my finicky SDL-S. I will get the front drive shaft back in and get the Transmission computer hooked back up. I will get the speedo-sensor gasket replaced at the transmission as its currently leaking past my homemade exterior gasket sealant attempt. It worked for a little while... then a general PM service check up.

 

[GCRad1]

THANK YOU PPC for commenting!

The "tire tool wrap" just never seemed right and I have never seen a factory tool bag and where the factory tools are suppose to be! I guess I have not cared enough to look into it and or asked the members here... Never really been that big of an issue other than I would just like to get them quiet.

But while we are on the subject, can you show me where the factory tools are suppose to be?

Thank you again for sharing your insight!

I hate to tell you that carpeted piece is not the stock sleeve for holding the tools. That piece covers the brackets that hold the third row seats. The attached picture shows the SOR version of the tool kit pouch, the OEM being tan in color.

 

[ppc]

THANK YOU PPC for commenting!

The "tire tool wrap" just never seemed right and I have never seen a factory tool bag and where the factory tools are suppose to be! I guess I have not cared enough to look into it and or asked the members here... Never really been that big of an issue other than I would just like to get them quiet.

But while we are on the subject, can you show me where the factory tools are suppose to be?

Thank you again for sharing your insight!

I have to admit you are creative and resourceful !!!

The tool kit gets stored with the jack with the rubber strap snugging both down so nothing rattles. I don't have a picture of that and its to cold to go out to the garage tonight and snap a picture.

 

[GCRad1]

Hey PPC, based on what you are saying, my tools are in the right spot. Thanks for confirming!

I have to admit you are creative and resourceful !!!

The tool kit gets stored with the jack with the rubber strap snugging both down so nothing rattles. I don't have a picture of that and its to cold to go out to the garage tonight and snap a picture.

 

[Copenhagen1]

I have learned a lot from your thread so I am glad I can contribute. Here is a pic of the factory location and bag. I can't swear that it is hung in there correctly but you get the general idea. This is my 1992 TLC.



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[GCRad1]

THANK YOU for the kind words Copenhagen1 and thank you for snapping a shot of your tire tool location. That is what I thought and how my tools where placed when I bought the rig, minus the tool bag as you have. I just though it was interesting to have the strap on the lower part of the tool with the majority of the weight up at the top. But who are we to question Toyota engineers.

I have learned a lot from your thread so I am glad I can contribute. Here is a pic of the factory location and bag. I can't swear that it is hung in there correctly but you get the general idea. This is my 1992 TLC.



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[WarWagon]

Best thread Ive followed on MUD by far.....loving it as I have a recently purchased '91.

Question, replacing the front and rear ujoints resolved your drivetrain clunk?? I too have the clunk.

Thanks!

 

[WarWagon]

Bumpin

 

[GCRad1]

Hello Jeeperatt1,

Thank you for your comments about my thread and welcome to the 3FE slow lane! I hope you have as much fun with your 80-Series as I do!

I would have to say yes. My rig had a ton of miles on the factory u-joints when I replaced them so I know that was the single largest contribution to driveline slop or clunk. And it got a lot smoother replacing them as well! Click the pink text below and they will take you directly to the Yotamasters webpage for each of the U-Joints you will want to get.

Front U-Joints:
Trail Gear / Matsuba U-Joints:
These stock OEM Replacement U-Joints have been tested to 3700 ft-lbs of torque before failure. These U-Joint fit most 1979-1995 4wd applications. Does not fit CV assemblies. Includes four install clips and Zerk grease fitting (not shown in photo). Made in Japan.

Rear U-Joints
Toyota OEM U-joint 100048
Due to the massive and or odd size of the rear U-Joint OE is the ONLY way to go!!!

Best thread Ive followed on MUD by far.....loving it as I have a recently purchased '91.

Question, replacing the front and rear ujoints resolved your drivetrain clunk?? I too have the clunk.

Thanks!

 

[GCRad1]

It is time to work on the deck around the house this weekend. Wife said our prepper home off the grid observation deck was of no use if she was going to stub her toe on these bolts sticking through the floor.

So its time to buzz off the bolts that I was suppose to do last year...

BUZZZINGED!!!

While I'm at it...

A quick sandy wipe with the orbital sander to knock off a years worth of crust. At lease I did put a coat of Thopson's Water Seal on the observation deck when I previously built it.

Now for the annual application of Thopson's Water Seal. Got to keep it nice for the visitors that will be making use of its awesome views.

Doing deck work in my OG-work Vans sneakers. I've been wearing Van's since my first pair in 1977! AHOY-SAILOR!!!

The observation deck / roof rack on the ADV80 has now had its annual KOH / King of the Hammer preparation for Heavy Media Media remote field-ops service. The DAILY PURPOSE for this piece of plywood on the roof rack is for a radiant barrier between my rigs roof and the SUN!!!

I learned about using wood on the roof rack from Africa4X4 Cafe with this seriously cool Toyota 4Runner and link it in my original roof rack post:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=6766417&postcount=132

His original post: http://www.africa4x4cafe.com/htm/exterior.htm#roofrack