What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[Godwin]

Cut a slice out of the driver side front drum, this side went much quicker after having learned some "don't-do-it-this-way" things. The window in the drum allowed access to the frozen adjusters on the wheel cylinders. I had to adjust them with a chisel and hammer.

 

[bikersmurf]

Cut a slice out of the driver side front drum, this side went much quicker after having learned some "don't-do-it-this-way" things. The window in the drum allowed access to the frozen adjusters on the wheel cylinders. I had to adjust them with a chisel and hammer.

View attachment 2832391

Love the ingenuity.

Never tried it on a Landcruiser, but in some cases unbolting the cylinder(s) and/or adjusters from the backing plate will allow for the removal of the brakes. Has anyone done that on a Landcruiser with a frozen adjuster?

 

[bikersmurf]

Determined to be on the road this winter. It won’t be the fastest cruiser on the road, but she should keep up with some of you.

Just wait till she’s a year old… she’ll be a powerhouse.

 

[TheHardWay]

Training for the Iditarod?

 

[cruiserkev]

Well crap! After my 150 mile trip yesterday I found a big puddle of coolant under the 40 this morning. Didn't have any leaks or cooling issues yesterday and the good ol 2F worked well. Ran the heaters all day and didn't notice any coolant in the snow or pavement when parked. Today the radiator reservoir was low on coolant, the radiator cap made a loud sucking noise when I removed it and I was about a quart low on coolant, about equal to what was on the floor. Radiator, cap and hoses are all in good shape and don't appear to be leaking but the top of the timing gear cover looks wet. Can't really get my hand in there to check further but I'm thinking the water pump might be the culprit. Installed it back on 04 and never had a problem with it. Isn't there a weep hole on them that leaks when it goes out? Appreciate any advice before tearing into this. Thanks!

 

[firefighterjed]

Well crap! After my 150 mile trip yesterday I found a big puddle of coolant under the 40 this morning. Didn't have any leaks or cooling issues yesterday and the good ol 2F worked well. Ran the heaters all day and didn't notice any coolant in the snow or pavement when parked. Today the radiator reservoir was low on coolant, the radiator cap made a loud sucking noise when I removed it and I was about a quart low on coolant, about equal to what was on the floor. Radiator, cap and hoses are all in good shape and don't appear to be leaking but the top of the timing gear cover looks wet. Can't really get my hand in there to check further but I'm thinking the water pump might be the culprit. Installed it back on 04 and never had a problem with it. Isn't there a weep hole on them that leaks when it goes out? Appreciate any advice before tearing into this. Thanks!

Probably the wrong thread. Deserves its own. Strange that the cooling system was holding a vacuum when you pulled the cap. If it’s leaking expect the radiator to be at atmosphere. Did you replace all your hoses when you did the water pump?. I think I would look first at all the hoses since they’re the most likely culprit. Do you have a cap on the oil cooler nipple on the water pump.? How did that cap Look?

 

[cruiserkev]

Probably the wrong thread. Deserves its own. Strange that the cooling system was holding a vacuum when you pulled the cap. If it’s leaking expect the radiator to be at atmosphere. Did you replace all your hoses when you did the water pump?. I think I would look first at all the hoses since they’re the most likely culprit. Do you have a cap on the oil cooler nipple on the water pump.? How did that cap Look?

Thanks! All hoses and clamps were replaced within the last 24 months, all are tight. No oil cooler on my 2F though and the pump has no hose nipples for one.

 

[Pighead]

Isn't there a weep hole on them that leaks when it goes out?

Yes, on the underside of the snout of the pump, just behind the pulleys where you can't see it or take a good picture of it

 

[bikersmurf]

Thanks! All hoses and clamps were replaced within the last 24 months, all are tight. No oil cooler on my 2F though and the pump has no hose nipples for one.

Top up fluids, get it good and hot and shut it off. If it’s going to leak intermittently, it’ll most likely leak a few minutes after it’s shut off.

The vacuum in the radiator should draw in extra coolant from the overflow reservoir. The rad cap may not be correct (or working correctly) or the line to the overflow may be restricted (or blocked). There may also be a leak in the overflow system.

 

[firefighterjed]

The nipple there by my thumb. Hard to get to.

 

[blossett]

Anyone know where I can get one of these Cowl vent delete covers?

 

[letterman52]

Fog lights are all wired up. Just waiting on the OEM switch from Japan.

 

[letterman52]

Anyone know where I can get one of these Cowl vent delete covers?
View attachment 2832759

SOR sells them. Honestly though you could make one with a grinder and about an hour of your time.

 

[Slapshot]

I bought a new FJ40! Well kind of. It’s in a video game. Forza Horizon 5. The details are amazing.

 

[musthave]

Took the cylinder head off. Get it to the machine shop.

 

[bikersmurf]

Anyone know where I can get one of these Cowl vent delete covers?
View attachment 2832759

I removed the cover, installed a thin sheet on top of a bead of silicone, and then reinstalled the cover. It still looks like there’s a vent but it doesn’t leak.

 

[cruiserkev]

The nipple there by my thumb. Hard to get to.

View attachment 2832673

Sorry my 5-76 water pump does not have this nipple, engine never had an oil cooler or even a clutch fan to my knowledge. Can't get a good picture because the PS pump and the alternator are in the way. I'm going to try bikersmurfs suggestion and see what happens. Thanks!

 

[Pighead]

I'm going to try bikersmurfs suggestion and see what happens. Thanks!

Sure, but remember, if it is the water pump, once it starts to leak at the weephole it won't last long

 

[blossett]

SOR sells them. Honestly though you could make one with a grinder and about an hour of your time.

i had considered that, it depended on the price. Thanks!

 

[Michael B]

I introduced Samson to his new hideout?