What did you do on your 70 series today? (20 Viewers)

[OkiCruiser]

How old is your truck? When was the last time either the coolant or the thermostat have been changed verifiably?

If you don’t know, then the answer is above.

If you do, then proceed with how Toyota recommends servicing or when your thermostat was changed.

What year? What model Land Cruiser sir?

It’s a ‘91 HZJ77. I’ve had it for about two years, and I’ve never flushed the coolant nor changed the thermostat. I got it off an auction on the Mainland, so I have zero idea of its history or anything about the previous owner. Sounds like I’ve got a plan for this weekend now!

 

[OGBeno]

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Are the parts for the thermostat and gasket.

 

[bj70_guy]

Pulled all the interior panels, sprayed inside em with Fluid Film and a topcoat of some sort of Pro Form wax-based rust proofing, then got underneath with an HVLP sprayer full of Fluid Film and sprayed down the entire undercarriage.
There was still decent residue in the inside panels from the first time I did it, which has to be 4 years ago or so. Pleased about that but won't let it go that long between sprayings again.

Was gifted a set of worn 235/75R15s on rims so that my 74 will actually fit in the garage. First time since landing on Canadian soil 10 years ago that it will spend the winter out of the weather and in heated comfort.

Also picked up one of those Victron solar charge controllers that seem to be all the rage on mud
Just need to sort out my roof rack and I can start working on the solar install.

 

[OkiCruiser]

90916-03089
16346-66020

Are the parts for the thermostat and gasket.

Awesome! Thanks for the info. Parts are on order!

 

[Billyfj7312ht]

Picked Frank up from rehab this afternoon. He's finally kicked his smoking habit.

 

[mmcinnis]

Cruisen all offroad. Co, ut, arizona, new mexico. Then to fl. Been a hell of a trip. 5 more days.

 

[OGBeno]

And you haven't flopped it!

Success the 2nd time around.

 

[mmcinnis]

And you haven't flopped it!

Success the 2nd time around.

No not yet, been given it hell! Broke the rear ujoint and damaged the drive shaft. Winched myself 7 times with just front wheel drive. Solo wheelin.

 

[JMasi]

That’s a hell of a trip Mike, keep the pictures coming!!

 

[mmcinnis]

That’s a hell of a trip Mike, keep the pictures coming!!

Roger that. Valley of the gods!

 

[mmcinnis]

Kane creek

 

[mmcinnis]

Couple more

 

[OkiCruiser]

Cruisen all offroad. Co, ut, arizona, new mexico. Then to fl. Been a hell of a trip. 5 more days.

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What kind of a rear bumper is that? It looks pretty rad.

 

[Gus]

Nothing terribly exciting but kind of fun; I replaced a worn out u-joint in the front driveshaft, a leaky front pinion seal, checked and tightened up suspension and drivetrain fasteners after last months adventures. I also removed the old ARB bar (most the the fasteners were snapped or significantly damaged), cleaned, repaired and reinstalled.

 

[jomelo]

What kind of a rear bumper is that? It looks pretty rad.

Ditto. I'm in the market for a 75 rear bumper.

 

[mmcinnis]

Jason built the bumper. It came out great. Mike

 

[GreaseMonkeyJP]

Made Pistons soup:

(The pistons have to be heated to 80C to remove the pins, and separate them from the connecting rods)

 

[coldtaco]

Finally put on the snow boots

 

[bj70_guy]

Finally put on the snow boots

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Please tell me they don't salt the roads up there...

 

[coldtaco]

Please tell me they don't salt the roads up there...

they do, use the salt slurry stuff :-(