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[80superg]

Hey all,

New to the forum. Drive a 97 LC. Currently, it has 211,000. Figured this was a good place to get some advice. Even though it is my Daily Driver, I am going to start doing some work to it to help it be a little more comfortable. If you have any advice for a novice like me I am open ears!


Cheers!

 

[FranceJohnson]

Just start keeping an eye on everything that moves (hoses, bearings, ect) around your truck. First just focus on anything making noises or leaking. If you are a novice, just read up on the threads here on the different systems. Best thing to do is to fix a "system" with all the "while you're in theres" each time you do something. So, if a component of your cooling system is bad, just make sure you do as much as you can associated with it. Its a good feeling when you knock out something and know you don't have to think about that area for 10 years. On a 20 year+ old truck, this can be endless, but each time it becomes more "yours".

 

[ranma21]

Welcome!! This is the perfect forum for landcruiser. Feel free to ask any questions or advise and you will get lots of support. =)

 

[Brentbba]

Mud Welcome

If you haven't already, you've got weeks of great reading in the FAQ of the 80's section. There's more there than you'd ever want to know!

 

[TexasJack]

Go to the "Clubhouses" section determine which is your local club. Join. You will learn a lot from talking to the members and looking at their rigs!

Also read this:

Slee - 80 Series Land Cruiser Newbie Guide

 

[LINUS]

At least you're in TN, so hopefully you are either an original owner or a new owner & it never lived in salt. 1FZ's like yours are a big benefit HP-wise.

Aside from that, the Slee site 80 FAQ's & the FAQ in the header in this forum touch on most the 'early onset O/C disorder issues' you'll come across.

We can fill you in on the rest, and all the guys worth 'investing' your disposable income

Welcome to the affiction / addiction!

 

[ekim naes]

Welcome! The forum is full of heaps of useful information and extremely friendly people willing to help and provide input.

 

[Rifleman]

One of the best, and most helpful things you can do for yourself, is buy the service manuals for your truck. When i said service manual I'm talking about the Toyota factory service manual, the aftermarket ones aren't worth crap! While your at it get a copy of the factory electrical wiring manual too. Those two books contain a wealth of information, and are worth every dollar. Here's a link to the vendor who prints the manuals for Toyota. Toyota Land Cruiser 1997
If you don't find what you need at Helm you can find the manuals on EBay too. Oh one more thing, IIRC there's a member here on Mud that offers a link to a page were you can down load a free copy of these manuals, i think it's in the FAQ section.

 

[Malleus]

Here you go:
https://techinfo.toyota.com/techInf...urce_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechinfo.toyota.com%2F
Click on "My Account" and pony up your $15. You will be able to download everything within the 48 hour window.