offroadkid
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Thank you for this write-up! Our 2003 LX with 261K just started to drip!
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (43 Viewers)
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I would not use any FIPG, sealant, silicone or gasket maker products in this repair. You would, effectively, be gluing the cover on.
The OEM cooler packing, Mr. T #88578-47040 is plenty… but to make it even better, liberally coat the new cooler packing with high quality silicone grease and install. That way you’ll ensure a water tight seal without gluing the whole assembly into one piece. Should stay water tight for longer as well.
Blow out the drain line to make sure it is not obstructed.
Another tip… the factory AC drain drips DIRECTLY onto the right front sway bar bracket. I’ll bet yours is rusty. Extending the drain to drip in a different spot is highly recommended.
Cruiser Garage offers a drain line extension kit… well worth the $12. Everything about this kit fits perfectly.
Just a heads up…
That looks great!
This is where I drilled it. Used this for a watertight pass through. https://amzn.to/49MUSIe
Mine is 04 but should be the same as 07 on this side.
This is a pic of it before modifications.
a_traut_man
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How large of a cable we talking? I came out through an existing penetration behind the glovebox and sealed it shut again for getting to the passenger front corner of the bumper. Have had no issues over the last 8+ years with it.
How easy was it to get to the backside) inside) to get the nut on the backside of the fitting? Looks great!
Hey @cruiserpatch, I have a RHD Bezel on the way. Was the harness plug-n-play, and did you extend the existing harness or install a RHD unit?
I had planned on just extending the harness but if the RHD harness would work I'd consider that route too.
Spent some time baselining the new LX. New plugs, filters, oil change, MAF sensor, cleaned throttle body and power steering flush. Rack is a little weepy so hoping some fresh fluids and a shot of AT205 cheers the ole girl up. Threw in a new 27F Toyota Trustart battery, hard to beat for $150 and 84 month warranty. Oh and don't tell the Toyota dealer if it's going in a LX470. They don't like that apparently....something about voids the warranty, yada yada yada.
The VGRS steering is going to spoil me. Pulled a U turn coming out the dealer and my mind couldn't figure out why it was so effortless to steer. I also took a look at the one 1958 250 series they had on the lot. Liked some things about it, others not so much. Was $60k, salesman says it was the first one that hasn't sold minute it hit the lot. The cloth interior definitely was nice.
The slippery slope has turned into a freefall.
The VGRS steering is going to spoil me. Pulled a U turn coming out the dealer and my mind couldn't figure out why it was so effortless to steer. I also took a look at the one 1958 250 series they had on the lot. Liked some things about it, others not so much. Was $60k, salesman says it was the first one that hasn't sold minute it hit the lot. The cloth interior definitely was nice.
The slippery slope has turned into a freefall.
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- Sandblasted and remediated rust around the windshield frame
- replaced the windshield
- replaced remaining stock coils w/ new densos
- patched previous refurb plugs on the evap charcoal canister with PC11 plastic weld (previous glue did not hold).
- tossed in a new bigger battery from interstate
- and changed the oil
She's ready for the road again.
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Wow!! How many do you have? Want to share one with me?
I did the same thing, one of the best mods for the money IMHO!!!View attachment 3790671View attachment 3790672View attachment 3790674
Finally got around to installing an Apple CarPlay-capable head unit into the 8Ball. 26-yr old truck feels damn civilized now!
What do people do in the 100 world (I've been living in the 80 universe) for the later model stereo upgrades? Is there anything available?
I'm leaning towards a dash/windscreen mounted android auto screen and a BT-45 TOY bluetooth mod.
Eyedaho
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I'm guessing you'll mount it on the passenger side. There's a grommet/gland behind the glove box that should work.
Either get a bt45-toy and just use Bluetooth through your phone (that’s all I’ve done and it’s been perfect for me) or source some parts to make your center dash area The old pre-nav style and then be able to just install whatever double Din you want. I’d love to do the latter but don’t have the time to source parts. There’s a huge thread on the conversion that gives part numbers and where some people sourced stuff from. If I find it I’ll post it up here for you.
Edit: found the thread that pertains to mine. I think there’s a pre-03 floating around too.
post 2003 nav delete how to.
Nov 1, 2023 update PSA for the current assemblies flooding the USA from facebook. narness set is 220+ shipping. Anyone with the pigtails and the connectors that come with your FB assemblies has an easy task of hardwiring it with the PDF non nav workbook posted. I will continue to make...
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Maxed at 3. The gold 07 is getting sold in a couple months once I finish up the black garnet cruiser. Prior owner has first dibs on it but I'll be posting it up here if he decides to pass.Wow!! How many do you have? Want to share one with me?
Replaced the DS diff seal using Cruiser Pa6ch diff seal driver. Took 5sec to fit the seal as opposed to 1/2 hour trying to get it in perfect and then second guessing your self if it's in or out too much or evenly seated, etc.
Coax cable about 3/16" or 1/4' for 2 meter radio and another coax for GMRS radio. I have the commercial cable lubricant I use for aircraft wiring. Thanks for your reply
