What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (65 Viewers)

[FJP971]

Starter's bendix kept clicking a few times before it would finally start. Ordered up a reman'd Denso and swapped it out yesterday. This time I had my little brother do it. Hahaha three hours later! He enjoys this stuff but his patience wears off quick.

I get the click usually once or twice, sometimes more with my 2.0kw starter. I replaced the insides of the solenoid but still have the issue. New cable to starter too. I think the starter is going to get replaced soon unless this thread about adding another solenoid is part of the problem. Need to figure out how to test it.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Finally finished the break in cycle!

 

[NLXTACY]

I get the click usually once or twice, sometimes more with my 2.0kw starter. I replaced the insides of the solenoid but still have the issue. New cable to starter too. I think the starter is going to get replaced soon unless this thread about adding another solenoid is part of the problem. Need to figure out how to test it.

I will be adding a relay vs adding solenoid.

 

[ToyotaDon]

I get the click usually once or twice, sometimes more with my 2.0kw starter. I replaced the insides of the solenoid but still have the issue. New cable to starter too. I think the starter is going to get replaced soon unless this thread about adding another solenoid is part of the problem. Need to figure out how to test it.

A voltage drop test across the solenoid while it's "clicked" will tell you if that's the cause. Mine had new contacts and plunger, but had clicking issues a few months later. A little tap on the brush plate would get it working, telling me that worn brushes were the new culprit. A "brush holder" from Toyota is almost half what a complete starter costs, so I went with a Toyota remain unit.

I did keep the core and plan to document the teardown and possible repair at some point.

 

[Steve D]

I will be adding a relay vs adding solenoid.

When can I expect this kit & instructions on your site?

 

[thehiredgun]

I just got my LX450 w/112k miles. Working on base lining and catching up on maintenance. Got a decent sized list of things to do, power steering paperclip, antenna, radio, power seat gears, tune up, etc... Love it so far!

 

[6894kevin]

Finally hooked up my Hella driving lights after 4 years of having them on my bumper and am waiting for yellow film to cover them.

Slowly moving forward.... very slowly

 

[GeoRoss]

I finally finished putting most of the interior together after insulating.

 

[pilotuku]

Bent my rear LCA at Rubicon.

We had an LX450, 80, 60 and a '06 hundy.

The hundy had two broken valve stem at the same time!

 

[GeoRoss]

Things I learned.

1. Don't put insulation from edge to edge. Leave room for the trim.

2. It takes a lot longer than you think. Especially if you have to go back and trim the edges.

3. The thermozite does bulk you up. Additional insulation is hard to fit in there so don't plan on adding much more.

4. Gray carpet from a >95 is lighter than a 94.

5. When removing the cargo carpet, remove from back to front. The front is attached with the same snap grommets as the second row interior steps. If you pull them out, you will strip them. I fixed mine with some JB Weld and #10 screw retainers.

6. It is a bit of work to do the same with the step grommets. You have to sand the epoxy to the point you loose strength. Mine are holding, but I expect they will fail with use.

Now to flush the AC system and install a new compressor and expansion valve.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Apparently my 16 year old son isn't satisfied with owning just an 80 Series. He REALLY wants a 55 or 40.

And he's opinionated about them too.

 

[pilotuku]

We exited loon at night to avoid the jeepers creepers group.

@RadarFJ40 new to him LX450...

 

[LS1FJ40]

Things I learned.

1. Don't put insulation from edge to edge. Leave room for the trim.

2. It takes a lot longer than you think. Especially if you have to go back and trim the edges.

3. The thermozite does bulk you up. Additional insulation is hard to fit in there so don't plan on adding much more.

4. Gray carpet from a >95 is lighter than a 94.

5. When removing the cargo carpet, remove from back to front. The front is attached with the same snap grommets as the second row interior steps. If you pull them out, you will strip them. I fixed mine with some JB Weld and #10 screw retainers.

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6. It is a bit of work to do the same with the step grommets. You have to sand the epoxy to the point you loose strength. Mine are holding, but I expect they will fail with use.

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Now to flush the AC system and install a new compressor and expansion valve.

I think @NLXTACY is making those step grommet thingies...

 

[NLXTACY]

I think @NLXTACY is making those step grommet thingies...

GeoRoss knows

 

[GeoRoss]

I think @NLXTACY is making those step grommet thingies...

GeoRoss knows

Yep, I'm just a tinkerer. It gives me something to do in the evenings. The carpet grommets will hold. If my step grommet experiment fails I'll buy Wit's End ones.

 

[NLXTACY]

Yep, I'm just a tinkerer. It gives me something to do in the evenings. The carpet grommets will hold. If my step grommet experiment fails I'll buy Wit's End ones.

No worries, just busting your balls

 

[GeoRoss]

I am also surprised at how well the OEM carpet cleans up. Simple Green and Woolite.

 

[NLXTACY]

When can I expect this kit & instructions on your site?

Instructions? What are those?
I will be experimenting with what I have here. We'll see.

 

[Comet]

Daughter and I took a short 600 mile road trip to Coopers Rock, WV to visit with my dad and step mom. Great trip with an awesome young lady. Encountered code 340, 301, 303, 305, 306, 000. Five hours from home and with assurances of "he who won't be named" we just drove back. Did check all the grounds, connections, injectors, and sanity. Made it home without incident but now I have a knocking sound. Hoping its just an accessory belt or bearing.

 

[Comet]

more joy.