Thank you for the advice. It’s a 2000 LC no AHC. I will definitely check out the Boeshield. I believe I treated that area on the top side of the frame on the passenger side, but will double check just to be sure.
What have you done to your 100 Series this week?
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Cleaning it up so I can get it dirty!
Cruiser Patch 80/100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser LX450/LX470 & GX470 HV
Over the years, condensation from the AC drain line accumulates on and around the passenger side sway bar bracket (IFS 100 series) as it drips down the frame of the vehicle. This kit mitigates the potential for rust build-up by routing the drain away from the firewall and frame. Install tips...www.cruiserpatch.com
Here's a link to the HVAC condensation drain extension kit as mentioned. It's an elbow, 2' of hose and some zip ties to route the hose.
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That frame is clean enough to eat off of now!
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Do you know where he bought it?
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Lookie…Lookie… what I got in the mail today!… Now I can finish the front rebuilds… Thanks Cruiser Teq!!!
Got my ‘99 4.2 TD with 445.000 km back some days ago from the repair shop:
-brake pads
-4 brake discs
-4 brake calipers
-4 tires
-tank supports
-fuel lines
-injector lines
-radiator
-diesel injection pump
-water pump
-alternator
-distribution belt
-brake lines
and some other minor stuff.
So I’ll consider this as a mid life upgrade and am happy it is in good shape again!
-brake pads
-4 brake discs
-4 brake calipers
-4 tires
-tank supports
-fuel lines
-injector lines
-radiator
-diesel injection pump
-water pump
-alternator
-distribution belt
-brake lines
and some other minor stuff.
So I’ll consider this as a mid life upgrade and am happy it is in good shape again!
In typical 100 fashion it needed none of it but I did it anyway…. Plugs, trans fill, PS fill, t case and both diffs.
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I think most of us do this. Over maintenanced is better than the alternative.
I also designed a radio handset holder that attaches on the X-grip arms too - going to be testing that one at COTR next week!
Replaced a few vacuum hoses today. Was also hoping to do the PCV valve and associated hoses but Serra sent me the wrong valve unfortunately.
Also sprayed down my frame with a coat of Boeshield and the AHC stuff on the frame with ACF-50. Can't believe how nice the undercarriage looks, it really spruced up the appearance and should be a nice seasonal rust preventive. We do lightly salt in the mountains here but not enough to warrant Fluid Film or anything like that. It was a bit of a chore to crawl around underneath the vehicle on my gravel driveway but a can of Boeshield seems like a very good investment for 100-series owners to stave off rust in low-risk areas.
Also sprayed down my frame with a coat of Boeshield and the AHC stuff on the frame with ACF-50. Can't believe how nice the undercarriage looks, it really spruced up the appearance and should be a nice seasonal rust preventive. We do lightly salt in the mountains here but not enough to warrant Fluid Film or anything like that. It was a bit of a chore to crawl around underneath the vehicle on my gravel driveway but a can of Boeshield seems like a very good investment for 100-series owners to stave off rust in low-risk areas.
Boeshield is a great product. I use it on battery terminals and never have any corrosion or buildup of any kind.
Did the JDM rear wiper arm mod.
First time swapping timing belt. Also got the water pump, fan bracket, and heater T's. Managed to snap my fan shroud in half putting it back in 
Timing belt was still the original. 143k miles, 23 years.
Timing belt was still the original. 143k miles, 23 years.
In top stories today…. Man suddenly hit with the dreaded “Heater T” failure and engine overheat… Old age? Coincidence? Orrrrr something more sinister?!?!…. We’ll delve deeper into the story and find out behind the mystery as details unfold…
Can these T’s be repaired?… Asking for a friend…
Thanks Cruiser Teq for coming to the rescue! The replacement units are supposed to be here on Wedneday. I’ll update when it’s fixed. THEN I can finish the suspension repairs & upgrades…
I love my Cruiser… I love my Cruiser… I love my Cruiser… I love
Can these T’s be repaired?… Asking for a friend…
Thanks Cruiser Teq for coming to the rescue! The replacement units are supposed to be here on Wedneday. I’ll update when it’s fixed. THEN I can finish the suspension repairs & upgrades…
I love my Cruiser… I love my Cruiser… I love my Cruiser… I love
Nice job!!!First time swapping timing belt. Also got the water pump, fan bracket, and heater T's. Managed to snap my fan shroud in half putting it back in
Timing belt was still the original. 143k miles, 23 years.
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The top tank of that radiator appears to be color shifting. Might just be the photo.
If the plastic is gray/ green/ brown… it’s time to replace with new OEM.
When the plastic tanks change color, it is a sign that they are becoming brittle and may fail unexpectedly and quite dramatically.
Also… looks like your brake fluid reservoir may be overfilled. To check, I would use a turkey baster to remove fluid from the reservoir down to the level in between the max line and the minimum line. Then with key off, pump the brake pedal 40 times. For reference, it is written on the top of the brake reservoir cap. You will find that the fluid level in the reservoir will rise by approximately 1”… what you have done at this point is release all of the stored fluid and pressure in the brake accumulator.
After releasing all the pressure, that is when you set the level of brake fluid in your reservoir to the max line. Next, you turn the key on, engine off, and use a stopwatch to time how long the brake booster pump runs until it stops. 40 seconds maximum, with a fully charged battery.
When the brake booster pump stops running, observe the level of brake fluid in your brake reservoir… that is the maximum healthy level for brake fluid. … it should be somewhere between the min line and the max line. Never top off brake fluid without performing these steps… or, during normal operation, the system may discharge brake fluid out the cap, which will run down the brake reservoir and can cause catastrophic damage to some very expensive brake parts… like the booster pump motor, and associated electrical connections.
Here’s a link to more information about 100 series brakes than you’d ever want to know.
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Bought it. Trying to figure out what's next 
Bought it. Trying to figure out what's next
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The good ol’ fill up.