PNWTreeOctopus
SILVER Star
Several weeks ago I purchased my first Land Cruiser. Ive wanted one since I was 12 when I visited South Africa on a trip with my parents who were volunteering in South Africa. Needless to say, it took awhile to finally get one (im 38 now), yet here I am with at the key to a 1993 FJZ80 and a big smile on my face! I bought it off a college kid who was eager bolt on a bunch of admittedly awesome accessories (ARB bumper, OME 2.5 and 315's, 4x4 labs rear, front runner rack, ARB awning) but couldn't really figure out things like the CEL, leaky sunroof, non operating window etc. or didn't have time/ interest/ resources to do it.
My initial excitement from purchasing my rig took a pretty bid hit after discovering that the carpet was wet and I took a really close look at all the many neglected issues the rig had. I Decided that I needed a list to keep track and prioritize my baseline repairs. I started making a list in a notebook, but I decided that a baselining thread would be helpful to keep track of this process and keep me organized in my efforts to bring this rig back from neglect. This forum has been really inspirational and Ive already fixed a couple of frustrating issues that the PO didn't attend to, which is a powerful start!
Since it's raining outside and I can't work on the window issues, I decided that I'd get this thread going.
The list (in brain dump order): [List last updated 4/9/2022-I'm hoping to list post numbers with associated fixes in the list below at some point.]
Engine/
Electrical
Interior/ Body
Here is the obligatory photo of the rig. Kids are calling it LANDO (they only shout and really only talk about Star Wars).
My initial excitement from purchasing my rig took a pretty bid hit after discovering that the carpet was wet and I took a really close look at all the many neglected issues the rig had. I Decided that I needed a list to keep track and prioritize my baseline repairs. I started making a list in a notebook, but I decided that a baselining thread would be helpful to keep track of this process and keep me organized in my efforts to bring this rig back from neglect. This forum has been really inspirational and Ive already fixed a couple of frustrating issues that the PO didn't attend to, which is a powerful start!
Since it's raining outside and I can't work on the window issues, I decided that I'd get this thread going.
The list (in brain dump order): [List last updated 4/9/2022-I'm hoping to list post numbers with associated fixes in the list below at some point.]
Engine/
CEL-Oxygen Sensorsreplaced 2/10/18CEL- Knock Sensors (both connectors are broken off and dangling)replaced both knock sensors 2018Power Steering return hose slowly leaking at clamp and at reservoirReplaced reservoir and return lines 1/2022Weird whistling/ drone sound with accelerationSolved with new Walker Muffler, winter 2021Missing Air Cleaner Wing nutreplaced 3/25/2018- Speedometer not calibrated to 315's
Rear exhaust hanger missing- PO had tail pipe cut to install 4x4labs bumper (it rattles and now has a small kinkreplaced 3/28/2018Change Diff fluidsChanged multiple timesflush cooling systemDone with PHHreplace PHHReplaced 5/9/19Replace Coolant hosesReplaced all large and small hoses 5/9/19Inspect and replace Vacuum linesReplaced all Vacuum lines including brake booster line 1/2022Front axle serviceRebuilt Front axle, pulled Diff, new pinion seal 2/2/19Brake System overhaulReplaced rotors, calipers, and lines 2/25/19Lower engine bay greasy AF:Degreased with my blood and tears 11/2021Oil leaking (Oil pump cover)Replaced oil pump cover o-ring, front main seal, distributor ring and VC gasket 12/2022Cooling system refresh: Radiator, Water Pump, Heater Control switch 2/2022- "
Tune up": New Plugs, Rotor, Cap, Plug Cords, Coil 2/2022 PCV Valve hoses cracked: New PCV valve, grommet, hoses 1/2022T-case gear oil: Refilled with M1 Synthetic 1/2022EGR and engine wiring harness:Inspected loom behind EGR, wrapped with TESA tape and Fire sleeve, disabled EGR 1/2022
Electrical
Reverse Lights not workingReplaced NSS Harness connector 10/5/20Gear indicator light not workingReplaced NSS Harness connector 10/5/20- Gear selector light not working
Temp Gauge is not workingReaattached connector, Soldered new pig tail 3/12/18Driving light wiring is gonna burn down this rig: New Hella value fit harness installed with Slee High Beam jumper 2/2022
Interior/ Body
Leaking sunroof/ wet carpetcleared drains, repaired A/c cond. hose routing 2/6/18Non-functioning Drivers windowReplaced driver's switch 2/10/18remove car phone wiring3/10/18Rear Driver's door window not in glass channel/ regulatorReassembled 3/10/18Passenger window regulator non functional (broken guide wheel)installed new regulator 3/22/2018- Windows all very very slow
- Windshield leaks at lower right corner
Third row seatbelts missingSourced via 'mud member! 3/15/18- Front power seats fore/ aft not working (driver's tracks/ gears are wonky) Passenger's not functioning
- Small rust spot below rear hatch window.
Rear hatch lock is impacted with dust/ grimeFlushed with solvent then graphite lube 11/18Rear window defroster has non functioning spotsLCD on stereo non functioningReplaced with Sony AX100 8/18Rear passenger speaker is blown and noisyReplaced all speakers with Pioneer TS-G16415 8/18Rear sub rotten and tornPulled subwoofer bracket and removed subwoofer and amplifier. Retaining bracket for possible mounting solution for accessories 8/18Missing Passenger 2nd row step plate (I'll happily buy your gray one)bought a new one from a mud vendor 4/22- Door cards perpetually wet in winter
- Front seat leather is cracking and seats are falling apart
Here is the obligatory photo of the rig. Kids are calling it LANDO (they only shout and really only talk about Star Wars).
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