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Evening legends, Advice needed , due to severe arthritis in my left foot I need an automatic, I have two choices,I convert my 60 to an auto but which box is best as the standard auto is just a four speed or I sell it and get a classic 4x4 with an auto but with the amount of work that has gone...

As the tile suggests, I have to overhaul the front callipers and may take this opportunity to upgrade the existing brakes , is there a straightforward bolt on alternative calliper from alternative models ?

Evening,I’m thinking of unloading the 62 series for an auto 70 series and just wondering what’s for sale or potentially coming up soon ?

Hi there just asking the question before I go buying , I’ve a very good set of 31x10.5x15’s on my 60 at the moment but ideally it should have 33’s , does anyone have any 33x 10.5 or 12 x 15 they are looking to offload or swap plus cash ?

Evening legends, I’m trying to replace the oil pressure release valve on a 2H but the new one I have the spring is way stronger and am struggling to get it compressed and tighten up the cap, any one got any suggestions, the old spring is very weak and easy to compress.

Just had this happen on the way to Andy Lomas , looks like a bad earth , has anyone else had this happen and to save time where are the gauges earthed ?

Evening legends , my current insurance company has declined to insure the 60 and my new defender this year so I’m looking for any direction for the 60 series regards john

Hi there looking to change out my standard fj62 candles for modern upgrade,what’s people used ?

Looking for a power steering pump not bothered on condition as I will get it reconditioned any help appreciated

Gents next thing on the list is steering as it’s just getting worse , what are my options apart from referrbing my old steering box or do other boxes off other Toyota models fit ?

One of the few last jobs just completed, had the pump and injectors overhauled at SJ Wilkinson in Preston , what a difference came back at 70-75 mph at around 2600 rpm and EGT never went above 400 ,big change .

Evening legends has anyone got a spare drivers side door lock ,retaining nut and key ?

I’ve been using my 62 as a daily after it’s long restoration and came down from work for the drive home to find some low life scum had tried to steal it ,ripped the lock out and smashed the steering column and for some reason put a dent in my upper tailgate , yes I could look at it and say I was...

Evening Gents I’m looking for advice I’m looking to replace my g350d which is my daily driver , there’s nothing taking my fancy apart from a new model G400d which are out of my league, what are the drawbacks to a 76 series mpg , insurance etc ? Thanks in advance

Morning gents There’s always something, yesterday running like a dream 2500 rpm doing 70 mph , this morning rough idle any ideas from the video

Just a few pics for any one interest after the engine rebuild I decided to swap out the turbo as it was pulling through oil , so the plan is to replace turbo and exhaust 3 inch stainless and run the turbo at 10 psi

As the title suggests I’m looking for a piece of roof lining 6 inches square, I have a rip and a small piece missing and it would be a shame to replace it as I can’t find an original one Cheers John

Looking for guidance please, I am replacing the turbo on my 62 which has a 2h engine, what air fuel ratio would you suggest be the correct ratio ? Cheers

Bought some mudflaps and front and rear end caps from Columbia on Saturday of eBay and they turned up today !!!

Just fitted new springs and shocks as the old ones were completely shot, I fitted the Milner ones a bit firmer than the old ones but happy with the results , it sits a lot better

A big thank you to Milner 4x4 rang up yesterday afternoon looking for shocks for the old girl had them in stock and new front springs very very reasonably priced including delivery landed here before 9.0am great service couldn’t fault them

Another job off the list rebuilt front hubs, was going to replace springs but due to covid I can’t source new springs so I’m fitting a second hand pair I have sourced , any recommendations on shocks as they also need replacing ?

I am trying to mount my KC day lighters on the front of the 62 but due to the depth of the light they were not going to fit on the bumper so I came to the conclusion something needed to be fabricated. I got recommended a company in Sutton Coldfield called Black bird industries who prep off...

This may have been covered before but I watched a 30 min review on YouTube on how JCB have a combustion engine which runs on hydrogen with zero emissions, sounds like a petrol with a turbo , can be serviced by mechanics as the principals are very similar to a Diesel engines, hope yet for not...

Gents looking for a few parts , front door speaker covers preferably grey/ blue but will make do with brown , a piece of roof liner for a patch and front grey carpet section Cheers John

Need help we have a new addition coming in four weeks Nero a five month old German shepherd the problem I have a two year old shepherd called Hero so it’s not going to work , and we can’t agree as a family cheers

I’m currently running a 24v 60 series and was considering getting a overland trailer, what’s the easiest way to go about stepping the voltage down as most of the trailers are set up for 12v unless I order a brand new one ?

Gents Have you got the rowl number for the blue paint that would have been on the engine ? regards

Gents help wanted I want to paint a timber clad building with a black paint / stain but I don’t know what’s it called in the trade , and please don’t answer with it’s black paint Regards john

Gents looking for a fuel feed pump as shown in the picture Regards

With engine out a steam clean and paint and detail engine bay will be on the cards tomorrow

Has anybody got a spare good 2h engine for sale as the one I have looks like it’s beyond economical repair as it needs new liners Regards John

I’ll try and keep this as short as possible I gave my car to my wife in February which I had bought from central Birmingham feb 2019 a six month old gls 350 ( before you start they stopped making amazons and there was no way I was having another Range Rover ) fast forward to yesterday and my...

Advice please gents , as expected the gremlins are popping up now as I use the 60 after the park up , two brand new batteries it’s showing that it’s charging but the battery light stays on , any ideas Cheers

Mot passed today after a long time off the road

evening Gents, looking for advice / help , the cruiser when warm starts to smoke blue / black smoke on tick over and under load , the engine less than 1000 miles ago has had piston rings ,valve guides stem seals and rockers re Profiled etc so I don’t think there is any catastrophic problems with...

Gents I need to get high beam bulbs for the 62 24 volt , I can’t get to the car at the moment to get a sample bulb to bring with me , they are discontinued at Toyota , any pictures or part number so I can go to the store next to me Regards

Gents just looking at getting the driver seat repaired ,I’ve given up looking for a new seat so would have anybody have a damaged seat I could salvage pieces from ? regards john

Hi there Has anybody got any door handles for a 60 series, not bothered about condition but really want the springs as mine are shot Regards John

Well it’s taken longer than expected but don’t they all but I’m pleased with the results as I now have zero rust in this car !!

Hi there I’m looking for advice on the best batteries for my fj ie brand , spec etc Regards John

Hi there Looking for rear chassis sections for a 62 or experience on previous repairs also fuel pipe as shown in pictures as that’s also rotten

gents I have a number of rusted second hand panels which are now surplus to requirements, if you are looking for patch panels etc they would be handy , free to who ever collects them before next sat . Regards John 07467338963

A busy day with the plasma cutter liberating parts for my restoration of my 62

Hi I’m looking for a 60 series to be used as a parts car ,not interested in the state of the body as I need engine ,manual gear box and transfer case plus some other bits of trim also not worried about chassis, please excuse my lack of knowledge but I don’t think I can use a 62 as the transfer...

gents, As shown in the pictures I am looking for a rear cross member as shown as mine is shot ,anybody got one spare that would clean up ? Regards John

I bought this as a parts car ,looks like somebody spent a lot of time on the chassis and underside and then gave up for some reason any ideas who

gents, I am about to undertake the restoration of Andy's old grey 62,one of the features I was looking to incorporate in the build was a rear mounted spare wheel, whilst there are a number of bumper mounted options which use a new black steel bumper with a swing arm mounted to the bumper are...