Hello Members,
I am very, very new, like a newborn in the 4x4 world. I was always a sedan baby, but after past off-road trips, I became a fan of 4x4s. I went online and bought a cheap 5 door LC LJ79 with a 2L Turbo Engine. I changed the shocks, springs, bushes, bearings, and gear stuff (clutch plate and pressure plate), changed the front axle (as the previous owner was driving this 4x4 like a normal 800cc car without front diff), and hub lock conversion from elec. to manual engine tuning and general maintenance (yet there is sludgy water in the radiator even after the radiator service). Then I completed the ground-up bodywork, which was full of rust. had to change a lot of panels and had done with a lot of repairs. Finally, after 1 year and 2 months, I got the LC back with still some pertaining issues, which I am not sure how to tackle as I got scammed and looted due to false claims by the mechanic. Following are the points on which I need some help: mechanical, electrical and aesthetic.
1. There is an electrical fault at the dashboard where the box thing in the dashboard shows the temperature is always on even after the key is out and the car is locked. if i hit some wires under the steering box, it goes but comes eventually if my foot strikes against it.
2. The power windows are direct i.e., with no key in the ignition, they are operatable and working and I suspect there might be other current leakages
3. I am not sure, but it does not have any AC, nor does the AC blower work. need some guide as to where is the blower, how it works and what to check
4. Even after the bodywork I got scammed with, there are 1 to 2 mm holes in the driver-side floor. I am afraid to do any welding work due to the fuel lines and wiring going through. Can I use Bondo or body filler to cover those holes? Or something DIY or cheap? I need advice and help.
5. The rear quarter glass, which is a big fixed piece that is operated through a latch (not sure about its actual name), is crackling due to a missing bolt. I tried to search for that, but I did not find any way to open it. What kind of screw or bolt can I use to make sure it's watertight and not loose.
6. There is a seepage at the driver's side of the engine block. i am not sure from where the oil is dripping as from the top, it seems clear.
7. The steering wheel has some play, i.e., 2 3 degrees. I talked to one of the mechanics who scammed me in this project, and he mentioned that it's natural in all LC LJ series. all LC steering has some play, and its not fixable
These are some of the top things i have identified during the few days of having the LC back. I am a newborn in this 4x4 world, which is giving me a lot of anxiety and depression. I came to this forum to get help so all of you gurus can advise and help me in solving my issue. in the past year, I got scammed multiple times, causing me to lose a lot of money.
I am very, very new, like a newborn in the 4x4 world. I was always a sedan baby, but after past off-road trips, I became a fan of 4x4s. I went online and bought a cheap 5 door LC LJ79 with a 2L Turbo Engine. I changed the shocks, springs, bushes, bearings, and gear stuff (clutch plate and pressure plate), changed the front axle (as the previous owner was driving this 4x4 like a normal 800cc car without front diff), and hub lock conversion from elec. to manual engine tuning and general maintenance (yet there is sludgy water in the radiator even after the radiator service). Then I completed the ground-up bodywork, which was full of rust. had to change a lot of panels and had done with a lot of repairs. Finally, after 1 year and 2 months, I got the LC back with still some pertaining issues, which I am not sure how to tackle as I got scammed and looted due to false claims by the mechanic. Following are the points on which I need some help: mechanical, electrical and aesthetic.
1. There is an electrical fault at the dashboard where the box thing in the dashboard shows the temperature is always on even after the key is out and the car is locked. if i hit some wires under the steering box, it goes but comes eventually if my foot strikes against it.
2. The power windows are direct i.e., with no key in the ignition, they are operatable and working and I suspect there might be other current leakages
3. I am not sure, but it does not have any AC, nor does the AC blower work. need some guide as to where is the blower, how it works and what to check
4. Even after the bodywork I got scammed with, there are 1 to 2 mm holes in the driver-side floor. I am afraid to do any welding work due to the fuel lines and wiring going through. Can I use Bondo or body filler to cover those holes? Or something DIY or cheap? I need advice and help.
5. The rear quarter glass, which is a big fixed piece that is operated through a latch (not sure about its actual name), is crackling due to a missing bolt. I tried to search for that, but I did not find any way to open it. What kind of screw or bolt can I use to make sure it's watertight and not loose.
6. There is a seepage at the driver's side of the engine block. i am not sure from where the oil is dripping as from the top, it seems clear.
7. The steering wheel has some play, i.e., 2 3 degrees. I talked to one of the mechanics who scammed me in this project, and he mentioned that it's natural in all LC LJ series. all LC steering has some play, and its not fixable
These are some of the top things i have identified during the few days of having the LC back. I am a newborn in this 4x4 world, which is giving me a lot of anxiety and depression. I came to this forum to get help so all of you gurus can advise and help me in solving my issue. in the past year, I got scammed multiple times, causing me to lose a lot of money.
