What did you do on your 70 series today? (30 Viewers)

[Tigris]

Thoughts on the 250? I've yet to see one in the wild.

I drove the new GCC Land Cruiser Prado version on a two day trip mainly off pavement last week. Comfortable ride, felt like a mix between the previous Prado and an a fresh FJ cruiser. The seat/ride was very comfortable on washboard dirt roads, just a tiny bit less anchored than a 300 series. Just like the 300, the hood is very prominent viewed from the cabin (something I appreciated a lot). Someone's done their homework on the suspension and the rigidity of the chassis. This thing is as stiff as a diecast car lol.
The one I drove was the 2.8TD extended range tank with 8 speed automatic AWD. Sound deadening is on par with the 300 (which in turn is noticeably better than that of late 200 series). Somehow they almost completely defeated the diesel noise from the inside of the cabin, I didn't care for that part, but the low tire noise on sandy highways was rather welcomed. From what I have gathered so far, the truck is not yet fully embraced by the locals and Toyota seems aware of level of departure from the typical Prado trends, evident by their promotional slogan for the new Prado Land Cruiser, which is translated roughly into: "Game changer". Sorry no pics as this is still part of work

 

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Added some visual awesomeness.

 

[Felde]

Added some visual awesomeness.

Where did you source the decal? Looks very nice on your truck that had already a paintjob that makes me jealous.
Cheers Ralf

 

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Where did you source the decal? Looks very nice on your truck that had already a paintjob that makes me jealous.
Cheers Ralf

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^^^It took about 2 months for the company to print the decals and put them in the post. They are decent quality though.

PS. Thanks!

 

[Felde]

Did a full oil job today.
Juan is one step ahead of me: My rig is due for authority inspection next Tuesday. Fingers crossed That includes emissions testing, where the engine is reved to full throttle 3x5sec. It hurts to hear the poor engine scream at 4000rpm when it barely does 2500 ( I guess) in normal operation.
So, fresh oil is imperative for that torture.
And the gear- & diif oils were anyways due too.
Happy to see only little glimmer on the magnets.
Cheers Ralf

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

Good luck with the inspection.

Does the test require repeatability on the ful throttle 3 x 5 sec? It is the local term for engine rpm variance. Inspectors slam the pedals/engine hard for the test.

Yes, it is hard to see this abuse.







Juan

 

[Felde]

Hello,

Good luck with the inspection.

Does the test require repeatability on the ful throttle 3 x 5 sec?

Kind off. The actual procedure is a bit more complex and there are variants for different engine management systems.
Only Diesels have to be reved to the max. Petrols are tested at higher, but normal revs of about 3-4000rpm. Stupid.
Our older engines are not in the official software, so they have to figure out the parameters first.
In practice, with an older engine , they have to do multiple attempts to get one good shot for the records.
The fine particles emissions are the issue. This time, I'll put a special anti particle additive in the diesel. Not sure whether that is just voodoo, though.
Of course I'll also warm it up properly and do a few km at high revs to blow out the residues from the system.
Thank you for wishing me luck.
Cheers Ralf

 

[Omrib]

Kind off. The actual procedure is a bit more complex and there are variants for different engine management systems.
Only Diesels have to be reved to the max. Petrols are tested at higher, but normal revs of about 3-4000rpm. Stupid.
Our older engines are not in the official software, so they have to figure out the parameters first.
In practice, with an older engine , they have to do multiple attempts to get one good shot for the records.
The fine particles emissions are the issue. This time, I'll put a special anti particle additive in the diesel. Not sure whether that is just voodoo, though.
Of course I'll also warm it up properly and do a few km at high revs to blow out the residues from the system.
Thank you for wishing me luck.
Cheers Ralf

We have those tests every 6 months, between 20 to 30 year vehicle age.
That's the government telling you: "give up, go and buy a new vehicle and pay a 103% tax....".
After the vehicle is 30 yesr old, you can issue an "antique " vehicle license and then you go back to once a year test...
Go figure....
I just go to a place where they are not strict, and if needed they light up a piece of toilet paper I front of the test probe and fiddle with the distance until the vehicle passes.
No other way to pass this with a 520 kkm engine...
This is how life is I the only country in the middle east which had adopted the European automotive regulations 2018/585/EC.
It's getting pretty hard to get by with the older vehicles.
I need to go through this process with the hzj73 and two discovery 1's in the next month.
Good luck with the test
Omri

 

[prwillard2]

We have those tests every 6 months, between 20 to 30 year vehicle age.
That's the government telling you: "give up, go and buy a new vehicle and pay a 103% tax....".
After the vehicle is 30 yesr old, you can issue an "antique " vehicle license and then you go back to once a year test...
Go figure....
I just go to a place where they are not strict, and if needed they light up a piece of toilet paper I front of the test probe and fiddle with the distance until the vehicle passes.
No other way to pass this with a 520 kkm engine...
This is how life is I the only country in the middle east which had adopted the European automotive regulations 2018/585/EC.
It's getting pretty hard to get by with the older vehicles.
I need to go through this process with the hzj73 and two discovery 1's in the next month.
Good luck with the test
Omri

I used to work at a concrete plant when I was in college. They used to just light a cigarette and have the drivers blow smoke over the probe to get our trucks to pass emissions testing .

This was back in the early 2000s though on the east coast

 

[JuanJ]

Kind off. The actual procedure is a bit more complex and there are variants for different engine management systems.
Only Diesels have to be reved to the max. Petrols are tested at higher, but normal revs of about 3-4000rpm. Stupid.
Our older engines are not in the official software, so they have to figure out the parameters first.
In practice, with an older engine , they have to do multiple attempts to get one good shot for the records.
The fine particles emissions are the issue. This time, I'll put a special anti particle additive in the diesel. Not sure whether that is just voodoo, though.
Of course I'll also warm it up properly and do a few km at high revs to blow out the residues from the system.
Thank you for wishing me luck.
Cheers Ralf

Hello,

That sounds familiar. Some testers make one or two attempts, other testers make more.

Around here, some people put premium fuel and an additive for the test. Given that fuel octane/cetane number requirements vary with engine age, it is not entirely voodoo.

Sometimes, even new models fail the test.

Again, I hope all goes well.






Juan

 

[IDoc]

With lots of direction from @ATL Cruiser ‘s conversion thread, I have sourced all the parts for an H55 conversion on my HZJ77. Dropped the auto today in prep for the new H55/Tcase, 300mm flywheel, clutch kit, rear main, etc, on the way from cruiser outfiffers! Misc parts from parsouq, megazip, and @Zee on the way to complete everything as well!

 

[FJ73Texas]

With lots of direction from @ATL Cruiser ‘s conversion thread, I have sourced all the parts for an H55 conversion on my HZJ77. Dropped the auto today in prep for the new H55/Tcase, 300mm flywheel, clutch kit, rear main, etc, on the way from cruiser outfiffers! Misc parts from parsouq, megazip, and @Zee on the way to complete everything as well!

@Zee is the man

 

[JuanJ]

We have those tests every 6 months, between 20 to 30 year vehicle age.
That's the government telling you: "give up, go and buy a new vehicle and pay a 103% tax....".
After the vehicle is 30 yesr old, you can issue an "antique " vehicle license and then you go back to once a year test...
Go figure....
I just go to a place where they are not strict, and if needed they light up a piece of toilet paper I front of the test probe and fiddle with the distance until the vehicle passes.
No other way to pass this with a 520 kkm engine...
This is how life is I the only country in the middle east which had adopted the European automotive regulations 2018/585/EC.
It's getting pretty hard to get by with the older vehicles.
I need to go through this process with the hzj73 and two discovery 1's in the next month.
Good luck with the test
Omri

Hello,

Sometimes I think the true purpose of inspections is to force vehicle owners to buy new cars every five or so years, with ever increasing prices.

Having a less strict center is a good thing. No need to argue, no nerve wracking.

It is sad to see that the obsession with orthodoxy has become widespread. Stricter regulations mean additional control equipment, which in turn drives the price up. Especially when every neighbor in your neck of the woods has less stringent requirements.

Sadly, people willing to straighten a straight line for the sake of doing it always appear.

Good luck with your inspection.





Juan

 

[robmobile73]

Kind off. The actual procedure is a bit more complex and there are variants for different engine management systems.
Only Diesels have to be reved to the max. Petrols are tested at higher, but normal revs of about 3-4000rpm. Stupid.
Our older engines are not in the official software, so they have to figure out the parameters first.
In practice, with an older engine , they have to do multiple attempts to get one good shot for the records.
The fine particles emissions are the issue. This time, I'll put a special anti particle additive in the diesel. Not sure whether that is just voodoo, though.
Of course I'll also warm it up properly and do a few km at high revs to blow out the residues from the system.
Thank you for wishing me luck.
Cheers Ralf

Not sure your laws, what all they check etc. I do know that running waste cooking oil blended with 20% gasoline will run a diesel and makes very little smoke. It doesn't require to be heated to run. The gasoline thins the WVO so it will start and run without heating or a 2 tank system. I did this for a year in a Cummins 4bt truck....Google also says vegetable oil as fuel pollutes much less.....Just some alternative thinking ideas to get through a test... I imagine you will tell me that in Germany you're not allowed to run alternative fuels and they will check and fine you.

 

[Felde]

I imagine you will tell me that in Germany you're not allowed to run alternative fuels and they will check and fine you

Right Because of tax fraud..
But you are right. There is a new diesel variant HVO100 on the market in Germany since May, which is fully synthetic. It's said to have a similar positive effect on the smoke.
That the actual fuel used is not part of the test makes it even more stupid.
I'll report back tomorrow.
Cheers Ralf

 

[joekatana]

I bought myself a KZJ73 again , I had a few of these long time ago and wanted one again but it was hard to find a unmolested one . This is a one owner with of course a bit of rust at the usual places but a pristine interior and zero modifications.

It didn’t have ac so I installed one of my kits in it.

I installed a Blaupunkt period correct radio in it , thanks @Ward harris for donating that one . New radio surround and speaker pods for a bit better sound . After having it here for 3 days one of the valve stems let go overnight so I swapped the 31lb oem wheels with some 14 lb Enkey wheels . I have a set of 16x8 Enkeys ready for it but I will need to install a suspension lift on it before I can mount those .

Oem bumper with damage multiplier got replaced with a oldskool TJM aluminum roobar and a warn winch

Much more changes to come but I will be using it as a daily driver so updates will have to wait until there is some “free” time

 

[IDoc]

Most of the new goodies showed up today for the h55 swap.

Quick shipping from Cruiser Outfitters as usual
Decently quick Partsouq shipping
Still waiting on megazip

Slow and hopefully steady progress from here on my end…

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Most of the new goodies showed up today for the h55 swap.

Quick shipping from Cruiser Outfitters as usual
Decently quick Partsouq shipping
Still waiting on megazip

Slow and hopefully steady progress from here on my end…

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[RHINO]

Not sure your laws, what all they check etc. I do know that running waste cooking oil blended with 20% gasoline will run a diesel and makes very little smoke. It doesn't require to be heated to run. The gasoline thins the WVO so it will start and run without heating or a 2 tank system. I did this for a year in a Cummins 4bt truck....Google also says vegetable oil as fuel pollutes much less.....Just some alternative thinking ideas to get through a test... I imagine you will tell me that in Germany you're not allowed to run alternative fuels and they will check and fine you.

all the used oil from oil changes went right into my tank. back then i also ran the circuit to the local Elks and VFW's to collect oil from the friday night fish fry's. cant do that anymore as it got too "valuable"

 

[RHINO]

I bought myself a KZJ73 again , I had a few of these long time ago and wanted one again but it was hard to find a unmolested one . This is a one owner with of course a bit of rust at the usual places but a pristine interior and zero modifications.

looks almost brand spanky new on the interior