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Hi all, not sure if turning 'backwards 'the top of the snorkel is without risk, driving at somewhat higher speed ( highway ) the shape of the snorkel will create a 'vacuum' directly behind it. That means that the turbo has a 'problem' with air sucking in, which can have a negative effect on the...

Hi, you probably have figured it out, but these are the transfer indicators, tell the computer which gear is selected. There is also a similar one for the back up light.

Hi Phil, these exist OEM, partnumbers 76603-60021 RHS, and 76604-60021 LHS, don't know if still available from Toyota?

If you feel the subtank switch does not work, you have to check all the electrics, means not only the fuses and/or the switch, but also underneath the car, the 3 way valves, are these functioning ? Next to that you have to be sure that there are no air leaks in the fuel suction system, the small...

Hi all, Just a thought: Ever thought of the fact that tyres do not all wear even , especially on a full time 4x4 ? If one tyre is only 1 or 2 mm smaller in diameter it means a larger difference, and nobody cares. You just might check the accurate circumference, down to the mm, I think you...

Hi all, this system underneath your car with the OEM twin tanks consists of many parts and functions like this: In the fuelline system there are two 3way valves. If you drive on your main tank, then the excess of fuel from the engine goes back into the main tank. If you use the sub tank switch...

Wanting to change my injectors, due to the fact that there is a horrible sound coming from the injectors when the engine is cold. The engine has done 220k km, and we were also planning a good clean up of the EGR system. I know there is more then enough info on this subject, as well as many...

Sorry, just missed a former answer on this same subject

If you cannot find any problem straight away, also check the small filter that is inside the tank. You said the car has been standing for 3 years, that is enough time to grow a large 'pillow' of bacteria and fungas in and around this pick up filter,enough pictures on the internet to check this.

Wanting to change my injectors, due to the fact that there is a horrible sound coming from the injectors when the engine is cold. The engine has done 220k km, and we were also planning a good clean up of the EGR system. I know there is more then enough info on this subject, as well as many...

Just a short introduction, we are almost retired, but Cruiserfans since many decades. Done 4x4 travelling in western Europe, Marocco, Iceland, seen many beautiful scenery. Have been working in the OEM spare parts branche for the Toyota Landcruisers, and have driven several 70 series (1HZ)...

Hi all, I know a little late, but we all know OEM bushes are expensive, but fortunatly there are several companies that sell the complete arm at affordable prices, so why not buy these if you especially want the rubber OEM bushes ? Advantage is that you only have to swap the rod, and not th...

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