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    How to check transmission levels

    Ah I see - I work in IT myself Just as a quick one - would anyone have an idea what the noise could be? or confirm if their Landy does it?
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    Sub Tank Fuel Leak - where to start

    Hey Guys, I noticed the other day that to add to my list of issues - when I fill the Sub Fuel tank up, the needle goes right up - then after abotu 3-4 days the needle drops to the 3/4 mark , so I am obviously loosing fuel somewhere. Does anyone know of any quick wins - easy places to start...
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    Parts Ordering

    Hi Nick - any luck on that VIN number?
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    How to check transmission levels

    Ah that is a good point Bob - thanks for the re-assurance ! Hah I am the same - although I see you are from Kirkliston - Scotland ( Glasgow myself , wifes from up north)
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    How to check transmission levels

    Hi Guys Just to update - finally got the toyota ATF oil - it took 2.5 litres to get it up to the "full " line once running at operating temperature, so I hate to think about the possible damage I have done to my gearbox Does anyone have any idea what the slight howl/ whistle/ whine noise is at...
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    How to check transmission levels

    Thanks Alot uHu really appreciated!. So it seems the temperature should be 70-80 C, I would guess that when driving here at night time the temperature outside is apprxo 45 degree's C and then after a 35 KM drive it would be a little hotter than that, so perhaps thats why I am not getting the...
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    How to check transmission levels

    Sorry guys - could someone with an auto box check their oil levels with their engine cold - i.e just started up and tell me what their dip stick reading it? Checked again yesterday both with engine off - in N and the oil it in the lower HOT marker, then started engine and it was the same Then...
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    center diff lock stuck on

    That is a good find ! thanks for letting us know !
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    Front suspension

    By switched off do you mean that the key was in the ACC position? or totally off? I would assume totally off , or ACC may not work - would have thought enough power would be needed for the hydraulic pump / actuators
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    Parts Ordering

    Thanks nick, According to my parts guy he said that Chassis number is not valid - can you re-confirm the number is correct?
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    How to check transmission levels

    Just wanted to check - if I put more oil in and it is actually overfilling it - what kind of damage could it cause? Generally just concerned I am driving it around and it may infact be low
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    Front suspension

    Hi Apc I do not know what the UK spec cruisers have Do you know if it has AHC suspension? If not then it sounds like your torsion bar just needs tightening up - assuming there is no damage to the coupling, tensioner bolt, bushing. And I assume no leaking shock absorber? - again assuming no...
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    How to check transmission levels

    Thanks alot guys - sorry to bother again. Yes the cool mark is below the hot - there is a rather large difference in the gap between. I agree it doesn't make sense. When it was hot the engine was running and in neutral and it was definatley hot! I had to use gloves to get the dip stick out...
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    How to check transmission levels

    Everything gone quiet? Any ideas chaps? Currently in London visiting, was cool to see a few 100 series driving around
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    Parts Ordering

    Hi Nick, If you can get me the chassis number. I went to the parts guy yesterday however he does not think this is a toyota part - however if he can get the chassis number then we will have a look Cheers
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    How to check transmission levels

    Thanks guys - took your advice, 1) - I have the owners manual however there is nothing about checking the tranny oil So I tried to check the oil when cold as silvercruiser said . When cold, engine running in N - the oil it above the "hot markers" ........and when driven for 100KM where the...
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    How to check transmission levels

    Hi uHu, Thank you very much. Can you tell me what you think o fthis then.? I ran the car for 25 KM approx. 20 minutes. I then pulled over and put the shifter into all gears then immediately went and checked the oil. The oil is on the second notch of "cool" - but no where near the "hot"...
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    How to check transmission levels

    Hey guys - very dumb question here but I can't find the information in my owners manual I have the 4 speed auto transmission i believe and I need to know how to check the oil level as I suspect it is low . when I check the dipstick after driving the car for 30 mins in 45 degree heat the oil...
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    Exhaust Gasket - Mid Section

    Cheers frank usual standard here - you find a decent mechanic but he will be bad in one area in this case my car came back with to much oil in the sump , empty coolant reservoir , exhaust gasket missing - hopefully get it sorted soon
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    Parts Ordering

    Sure nick can I have the chassis number please and either a picture or a part number I don't see how hmrc could give me a hard time since I am resident in the UAE and not UK i am not selling for profit just sending genuine parts to help out members cheers ryan
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    Exhaust Gasket - Mid Section

    Thanks alot that is really helpful, yes its a flange type , two bolts, the parts guy found me the part type so I can go collect it this weekend I assume not major issue driving it around until I get it fitted? Thanks
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    Exhaust Gasket - Mid Section

    Hey guys, hoping this is a quick fix. I just wanted to know if anyone knew if the exahust section ( near the transfer case), where the back exhaust box meets the header pipe section, should it have an exhaust gasket from toyota or do you just use exhaust gasket paste?. My mechanic took the...
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    Parts Ordering

    Wow - that's not a good position to be in at all! , hate the bureaucracy ! Thank you for the heads up !
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Thanks again to you guys for all your support and answering some of my rather stupid questions , glad I got there in the end This is a great forum! Downside is where you fix one problem you get another, now we just saw - the front upper control arm ball joint boots have both cracked, so now...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    hey guys - wanted to update as promised , Got the car back, jacked it up, there was no plate on the axle, but both wheels span i nthe same direction so it had an LSD, took the car and had all the oil drained and replaced it with Royal Purple 75w-90 which has LSD stuff in it too, problem has...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Sorry guys I have been writing posts not seeing that you guys have posted some earlier stuff already explaining the things to me :S - sorry about that :( , for some reason it was not refreshing on my phone. The car was made for the UAE Middle East GRA - LC120 is correct , the LC is a very...
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    Parts Ordering

    That's worrying they picked up something so small
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Hi guys - me again lol I was not sure how to tell how my car had an LSD or not. Now having learn't some more - here are some ways to tell ( for anyone who gets the same issue I have , where I didn't know what I had, and possibley put the wrong oil in) - check this video out...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    I was just thinking - if the car had an LSD , and the gear oil that was put in was 75W-140 ( not LSD type) , could this be causing the same symptoms? And if this was the case, if the car had done 200 km since this was done, is this enough to have screwed / destroyed the LSD clutch plates? Can...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Thanks guys that is useful ! . Unfortunately I don't have access to another 100 series to know if what I experience is normal . i don't have heavy front steering . thank you for explaining CDL makes more sense . I do not have a rear locker . i just had the diff oil changed in the car , it was...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Thanks starcruiser , I had a look on the FMS and I can not see a vicous coupler in the diagram could be a dodgey repair. I guess to have this one fixed it would be a trip to the dealer :( unless as you have any quick ideas on how to find what the issue is ? Thanks
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Unfortunately as I live in the UAE the AC is on 24/7 as its 56 degrees Celsius so a little toasty . The guys said the condenser is leaking /blocked and the evaporator is leaking and the expansion valve is just best practice to change it Total cost for parts was condenser :- 188 GBP Evaporator...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    starting to wish I never bought this car now now been told the AC condenser, evaporator and expansion valve all needs replaced :(
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Ah this could be a possible one - I will get the alignment checked aswell
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    It just occurred to me - this might be relavent. Before the transfer case was taken apart to fix the oil seal. When you clicked the " center diff engage button" - when the transmission was in neutral you would here a "clunk" and the center diff green dash light would go on, and then you felt it...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Thanks Guys When I get the car back from the AC joint - I will prop it up and check. I can engage the center diff, and then it gets worse as expected, and then hitting the disengage button it goes away and back to the symptoms I have explained. I will check as you say. Can you get instances...
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    Parts Ordering

    Hi Guys I noticed that parts here in the UAE is much cheaper than in Europe So if anyone needs any parts - happy to help out and ship them over Cheers Ryan
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Hmm it will be a few months yet before I change the tyres, since all my budget has gone on making this thing drivable again. Yes I have just spent a week changing every single bush and mount , so full suspension, tranny , and engine mounts/bushes all changed + shocks It was just this "crabbing...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    I don't have the car on me right now , as had to drop it to an AC specialist this morning - because the AC is blowing not great chilled air. But I know they are Grandtrek 275 70 I think - Dunlops. However I need new tyres I am told, as the when driving there is lots of rumbling, and basically...
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    Car Bucks / crabs when turning

    Hey guys am hoping this is a stupid question - and hope it's cause my car is full time 4x4 the issue I notice is , when the car is doing a sharpish turn you can hear as if the tyres are being " dragged" it's like a loud droning noise when doing sharp turns its the same noise you get when...
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    New to the Club LC100 - Dubai - UAE

    Thanks Thanks guys Really useful insight and I feel a bit more confident about the oils the mechanic is putting in At least of the right grade and hypoid type . Once the work is done I will get it back and check if it had an LSD before putting many miles on it and then possibley take...
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    New to the Club LC100 - Dubai - UAE

    Thanks Thanks Frank , I will see if I can go down and check . The mechanic has managed to find a better selection of oils - front diff 85w-90 GL5 ( says lsd diff on can) - rear diff 75w-140 GL5 - t case 75w-90 GL4 If I had an LSD (which am not sure I do) - would 75w-140 be ok ...
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    New to the Club LC100 - Dubai - UAE

    Hey Guys, Again thank you for the great responses. - The car does not have AHC ( thankfully) - The car is a 100 series - so IFS at the front and a diff axle at the rear - No Diff lock in the car, just a center diff ( button on the center dash) - so I guess LSD Need to follow up with my...
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    New to the Club LC100 - Dubai - UAE

    Frank Thank you for that quick reply I shall go and try to find that kind of oil herein the UAE , although it seems difficult!. I will pop down to the garage tomorrow and see if there is a plate on the differential thanks again!
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    New to the Club LC100 - Dubai - UAE

    Hi everyone, Just wanted to introduce my self, and look forward to being part of the club. I am a scots, living out in the UAE - Dubai, just purchased a 2001 LC100 - 4.5 straight 6 - 166,000 KM Got some issues with it - but I bought it on that basis, just in the workshop now getting worked...
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