What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (36 Viewers)

[sleepycruiser]

Never thought a hose would get me excited, but replaced the gas filler hose and the clamps, all courtesy of of @cruisermatt

I also replaced the old worn out screws with stainless.

 

[6f40j9]

Brought it out to the front yard (driveway) for the summer. Coming up on 5 years with it. Top is where I started.

 

[SergP]

Second plug not looking good... replaced

finished the roof

 

[JKIII FJ40]

Second plug not looking good... replaced

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finished the roof
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You will definitely notice the difference, good work Serge!

 

[flee]

Second plug not looking good... replaced

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finished the roof
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You're running 2 different brands of plugs?

 

[Jackson Hanes]

Got the FJ40 out for the first drive, very exiting stuff.

too bad its just a GIF the 6.0 sounds pretty good

 

[SergP]

You're running 2 different brands of plugs?

Yes, somehow, during the head replacement, the wrong one was used.. I have been replaced.

 

[65swb45]

Went wheeling at 9000’ in the eastern sierras near the ghost town of Cerro Gordo

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Father’s Day from my wife!

 

[sleepycruiser]

I’m going in coach. Replacing the radiator as it had a very minor leak…Toyota OEM going in. Water pump was also weeping. Sending that off to Oregon to a company that re-machines and does all the rebuild. While the 40 is down I’ll be replacing the side engine gasket and cleaning everything up as much as possible.

 

[65swb45]

I’m going in coach. Replacing the radiator as it had a very minor leak…Toyota OEM going in. Water pump was also weeping. Sending that off to Oregon to a company that re-machines and does all the rebuild. While the 40 is down I’ll be replacing the side engine gasket and cleaning everything up as much as possible.

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I’m superstitious in that I ALWAYS replace the thermostat when I pull a radiator and/or water pump. I’ve had several instances of having a cooling system open for less than an hour and having a thermostat stick.

 

[flee]

I did those items in the reverse fashion; Mark, the above poster, set me up with a new correct water pump,
but I had my old radiator resoldered at a local radiator/gas tank repair shop that also resoldered my gas tank.
Mark probably made sure that I replaced the T-stat, too!

 

[sleepycruiser]

I’m superstitious in that I ALWAYS replace the thermostat when I pull a radiator and/or water pump. I’ve had several instances of having a cooling system open for less than an hour and having a thermostat stick.

Oh yes! I’ve got a new thermostat and gasket as well. Hopefully don’t have to do it again…ever..haha.

 

[Aloha Jen]

Technically not my Land Cruisers, but spent some quality time with some pretty sweeeeet 40’s!!

 

[knuckle47]

I hope one day before the last episode I can head west and see this incredible monument to Land Cruiser. Looks like your having a good time Jen

 

[Dagha Boy]

I have tried to see it on no less than 3 occasions and every time something went wrong. Trying for the 4th time next month.

 

[clrussell]

Technically not my Land Cruisers, but spent some quality time with some pretty sweeeeet 40’s!!
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Good to see your state side!

 

[MatthewMcD]

I’m going in coach. Replacing the radiator as it had a very minor leak…Toyota OEM going in. Water pump was also weeping. Sending that off to Oregon to a company that re-machines and does all the rebuild. While the 40 is down I’ll be replacing the side engine gasket and cleaning everything up as much as possible.

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Maybe have a look at the fuel line too...is that copper?

 

[Aloha Jen]

I have tried to see it on no less than 3 occasions and every time something went wrong. Trying for the 4th time next month.

Well worth the visit, you should definitely make it happen this 4th time around…the collection is pretty amazing!

I hope one day before the last episode I can head west and see this incredible monument to Land Cruiser. Looks like your having a good time Jen

Yeah, it was a ton of fun being there and soaking up all that Land Cruiser history! Although, I would have had a lot more fun if they let me try on those sweet Japanese foil fireman outfits or some of the vintage Toyota jackets… but they crushed my dreams and said absolutely not.

 

[knuckle47]

Wondering, since I am not familiar with the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum…did you find your year FJ40 and was it a representative sample of “correct stock” ? Are the vehicles on display unmodified versions?