LC100 from Portugal
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Great pictures, cool scenery with a nice cruiser to match.
I like the Toyota branded front skid plate, is that OEM ?
How's your cruiser running, any big problems to note ?
I like the Toyota branded front skid plate, is that OEM ?
How's your cruiser running, any big problems to note ?
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Thanks,
The skid plate is not OEM, the guy who manufactured it designed the symbol.
So far just normal maintenance without any problems.
Last week the front pads and brake hoses were changed. It was also the seals for the rear half axles.
Yesterday I came across an anomaly but I haven't taken the time to analyze what it is. The car was parked for 2 days and I think air entered the brake circuit because the brake fluid rose and came out a little through the reservoir cap. I started the car and the fluid came down again but the pedal is a little spongy and when I press the pedal several times I see the brake fluid bubbling inside the reservoir.
Cool wheels how did you paint them or you bought them like that?
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I have some more photos on Instagram @family_landcruiser_tripsHi, I bought it like this. These are OEM 18 rims and were painted black.
you can follow to see some more
wildsmith
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Great pictures. I visited north east Portugal and north west Spain with some friends recently and think I recognise a couple of those places. You've very lucky to live in such a wonderful country.
Exiled
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Beautiful shots! Portugal is one of my favorite countries in Europe, amazing locations and incredible food. Great people, too!
May be headed to portugal/spain fall 2025 for wife's sebatical (fingers crossed).
thinking of shipping my 2004 hundy over for the duration (6m).
How is the vehicle supportf over there? any advice?
thinking of shipping my 2004 hundy over for the duration (6m).
How is the vehicle supportf over there? any advice?
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I hope you take this trip and you will love it.
Regarding the car, whether in Portugal or Spain, there is no problem, there is a good network of specialized workshops.
hoser
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If living in any of the historical cities of Spain, I'd prefer a smaller vehicle. The 100 won't fit in a lot of parking spots/garages.
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True, here in Portugal the same problem often happens.
As the 100 is not a daily car, it is easier to manage this problem.
point noted & thank you
Great pictures! Portugal is a beautiful country!
is the problem width or length?
Related: 1st prof job was in suburban NJ. Temporarily set up residence at my mother's place in uptown manhattan and made the cross river commute in my datsun pl620 mid 70's pickup.
My most famous parking job was getting into a street spot (nyc rare) that was 2" longer than my truck. took 1/2 hour parralllel parking to get into that spot. One thing you do in manhattan, never pass an open parking spot.
VICTORY!that's not my story, and I'm not sticking to it
hoser
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@Live to Ski Street parking can be limited by length and underground garages can be limited by both length and width. Google maps has Spain all mapped out and so you can see the area you are considering moving to. Not saying it is impossible to find parking, just more difficult. Definitely read up on the parking rules. There are new Low Emission and Zero Emission Zones (EV) in the larger cities. Enforced by camera, instant citation.
If considering Barcelona, I don't think I'd want to drive around with a foreign license plate. You'll be targeted... just like a pick-pocketer preying on foreigners at the train station during rush hour.
That said, I love Spain and will likely do a 6-mo trip like you in the future.
If considering Barcelona, I don't think I'd want to drive around with a foreign license plate. You'll be targeted... just like a pick-pocketer preying on foreigners at the train station during rush hour.
That said, I love Spain and will likely do a 6-mo trip like you in the future.- Thread starter
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@Live to Ski Street parking can be limited by length and underground garages can be limited by both length and width. Google maps has Spain all mapped out and so you can see the area you are considering moving to. Not saying it is impossible to find parking, just more difficult. Definitely read up on the parking rules. There are new Low Emission and Zero Emission Zones (EV) in the larger cities. Enforced by camera, instant citation.
If considering Barcelona, I don't think I'd want to drive around with a foreign license plate. You'll be targeted... just like a pick-pocketer preying on foreigners at the train station during rush hour.
Here in Portugal and Spain, parking problems are mostly related to the height of the underground car park. If the car is original, most of them won't have a problem, but if it has big wheels, lift, etc., many of them won't fit.
There are no problems with parking on the street.
In almost all European countries, in the vast majority of cities, there is the issue of polluting emissions and cars cannot enter historic areas.
uHu
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Great pics, great scenery, great country. Thank you for sharing. Got to speed up my Portuguese studies so that I'm ready to go when I retire.
You have overfilled your brake fluid reservoir. It should be under the max line after emptying the booster accumulator. I.e. turn ignition off and pump the brake fully 20-30 times (or leave it parked for a few days
), then check level. Read instructions on the cap. Spilling will reduce the life of the booster motor, and help the power connector bolts to corrode nicely.Keep posting please, more info/pics of Portugal é muito bom.
