Recent content by Matt999

ok time for me to eat humble pie I think! haha. Its still very early in the morning - thats the excuse I'm going for! What issues come to mind?

Hi there, Recently bought a toy car - 80 series 4.2 12v vx 1992. Was having a play around with it today and had the 'S' piping off between the air filter and the turbo and noticed that the inner walls were oily - is this normal? I know the air filter is an oil bath type but I wouldn't have...

My newly acquired cruiser has aftermarket alloy wheels on it with plastic trim which covers the hub bolts. I had this plastic trim off today and I noticed that there isn't an awful lot of thread holding each of the nuts on! :screamcat: (only about half of the depth of each nut is actually...

Anybody used these guys before? Their prices seem resonable, not sure if the price reflects the quality? Spare wheel carrier http://www.escape4x4.eu/spare-wheel-holder-toyota-lc-80/d-74356/ Roof rack http://www.escape4x4.eu/expedition-roof-rack-toyota-land-cruiser-80/d-74352/ Also...

Analogue man - PM'd you.

What 'locks' it closed? Could I get the full assembly off of a Jap spec one being broken?

I was looking at putting on a rear spare carrier so I can have a second spare on the 80 on trips away. Can anyone recommend this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LAND-CRUISER-FJ80-SWING-AWAY-SPARE-WHEEL-CARRIER-/280258983089?fits=Model%3ALand+Cruiser+80&hash=item4140bcb4b1:g:c88AAOSwyQtVkIOv...

Well, between my deposit being put down on the 80 and me piking it up got a phone call from the guy selling it... seems the autobox has given up (water in the ATF fluid); new autobox required. Scratch that idea! Deposit returned, found an almost identical 80 in much better condition for less...

Decided to get deposit back and walk. Back to looking...

Hi there, I know this is probably going to open a can of worms but which model is "best" for an extended overland trip, the 80 or 100? I've got my eye on an 80 4.2 diesel 12v and an 100 4.2 diesel 24v. Both are autos. Both have the same milage. Both are in similar condition. Please...

Forgot to say - apparently the rad has recently been changed, is there a oil/water heat exchanger between the rad and the gearbox?

Hi there, I urgently need advice from other 80 owners. Before you read further please be advised that I currently do no yet own the vehicle, I have only got a deposit on it. Between my deposit going down and the arranged date of picking it up, I received a concerning phone call saying...

Hi Clive, Cheers I'm happy with it anyway, i paid £500 below asking for exactly that reason, though it is coming with new bumper trim. The panel work itself is pretty good (despite the pic) though I'm not too concerned about it as this isn't going to be a Chelsea tractor, its going to be used...

I can do one better, heres the link to the autotrader advert (plenty of pics): http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201511309093615 I didn't pay the asking though, whats your opinions? I'm new to the world of LCs so honest advice/info/tips would be much appreciated. My plan is to get...

Howdy, Recently joined the club as I've just put a deposit down on my first landcruiser! Pick it up next weekend, gunna be a long week! Managed to get a tidy enough 80 Japanese import 4.2td. Needless to say I'm rather pleased with myself!! :) Is this club fairly active in the south east...