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I think for some reason you can't get a rear diff lock on the 5.7 200 series only available with the 4.7 engine for some reason, I think the 5.7 has an LSD but no manual locker. I did see an Extreme 200 the other day it did look very cool. Need a 200 series in my life....

Perfect. Thanks! Oh and, MPG wise with some all terrain tyres could I expect to average mid teens and on a run get closer to 20mpg?

Just a quick question and I have searched but to no avail. Would an early 100 series V8 petrol have a rear diff lock? I assume it has a centre diff lock that engages automatically in low range and there is presumable a way to gain manual control by fitting a switch like the 80 series? I know...

The lane in Shere is pretty cool, it was really deep not too long ago but has gone down a bit now!

Ouch... Don't think I'll be getting the gearbox rebuilt. Think I shall have to sell it as is and hopefully somebody out there will want it to break it or to replace the gearbox themselves with a second hand unit. Sad times. I need to sell it by the 4th of Feb as I leave then. Anyone fancy a...

My wheel bearing also totally destroyed itself and melted itself to the half-shaft god knows how it kept going until I got it to the garage.

Oh bother. How much is a gearbox going to cost, I can't find any for sale anywhere? Does anyone have any experiences with replacing the clutches on this gearbox?

I have tried using the 2nd start button and no it won't play ball even after selecting reverse as I tried that after finding that thread last night. I did do some searching on here and a google search but didn't find too much information on these gearboxes breaking. I did have a problem a while...

Yes I have tried the CDL and it doesn't seem to make a difference. Reverse works perfectly though. I have tried the level after cycling through the gears and have the car running for 20 minutes. Thanks for any help guys!

Hi all, Just when I try and sell the Landcruiser the gearbox decides now is the best time to stop working. The gearbox oil level is fine and doesn't sell or look burnt but in DRIVE it revs and moves forward very slowly and is slipping it has no torque. It will creep forward but not mount a...

How do you mount it?

:thumbdown: Not going to be able to make it, I'm off to Germany instead for a couple of days. Pretty gutted I was looking forward to an outing in the Landcruiser! Have a fantastic times guys...

Excellent! Sounds like this will be a nice trip!

What are the plains like at the moment? Much water/mud about?

Can I bring anything??

Haha, that is exactly what I need.... I swear it's only doing 8mpg around town.

I'll keep an eye out for you guys. I'm leaving at 8am as I'll be the dark blue 80 series driving as close to the back of a lorry as possible in some vain attempt to slip stream and save some fuel. Do any of you guys want to meet somewhere on the way and drive down together, it looks cool having...

Ooh!! Andrew just told me about this! I'm actually for once in my life not working this Sunday! I'd like to come along if nobody minds. Do you guys want me to bring anything? Anyone else coming from Surrey area and using M25 > M3 > A303 route? I'll keep my eye out for other cruisers. What...

My 80 4.5 with the mud terrains and no other mods seems to be about 15mpg. I think I need a 100 series V8 now! I can justify it as it will save me money on fuel... :)

I need a mirror glass sharpish for my 80 series, are they the same size as the glass in the 100? Does anyone know a good place to get one?

I tried the fuel cap thing and it didn't make a difference. Last night it sounded like it was running on 2 cylinders but this morning absolutely fine, firing on all 4 and running perfectly all the way to work (25 mins). Very odd. I had best get it looked at and fixed don't want it misfiring when...

Shame you didn't post earlier you where hunting for a V70. I took in a nice 99/S plate V70 2.4 20v Auto CD with the electric seats, leather, heated seats, sunroof, etc. In Green with cream leather. It had done slightly more miles than yours though! I drove it for a bit and really liked it, even...

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Ah it might be that then. I think I'll try the 2 cheapest options first. Fuel cap test followed by replacing the spark plugs. Then I'll find someone with a code reader who can tell me what the problem is. I've actually never driven a Yaris before, I actually quite like it. Bloody good on fuel...

I think you'll be alright, it isn't that cold. I went to Sweden/Norway/Finland a few years ago and it was minus 40*c during the day and god knows what during the night. The only thing I would do if I was going to do it again would be to either wrap the battery under the bonnet or take it off...

Oh that's a good idea! I shall give that a go. I'll let you know what I find.

I wouldn't worry, you won't have been going fast enough in an 80 to loose your license (pretty impressive if you could though) and I've gone past lots of speed vans on the move with no issue. If the weather is dry and visibility is good I've sailed past police cars doing more than the speed...

I realise this isn't the place to ask but you never know, someone might be able to help. I've got a Yaris 1.3 (2000) which develops an issue where the symptoms are lack of power rough idle misfire? No engine lights are on and it drives fine when it isn't doing it. It doesn't do it all the...

Hmm.... I'll try and remember as many as I can that I've actually owned. Skoda Felicia 1.3 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 VW Passat 1.8T Sport Audi A8 4.2 40v Quattro Nissan Patrol 2.8TD SE Discovery 300TDi Jeep Grand Cherokee Mercedes S500 Mercedes E320 x2 Mercedes E280 Mercedes E240 Mercedes E430...

I bought my BFGs from AJS. Where is that LC registered, I don't recognise the plates. They look possibly African, does anyone know for sure?

I really want to do Salisbury Plains in the 80 but I get totally lost. As discussed in another thread. Ecky and myself can make the 31st. Can anyone else make it? I'll leave it up to you guys to sort out a route through the plains as I have no idea and get lost all the time. Thanks, James

If anyone wants to do the 31st I'd like to do then if possible.

It seems like I made a bit of an error, the 31st is Halloween and it seems that an awful lot of people are busy with kids and what not. I'm not sure if the Yeti offroad day would really take off on the 31st, but can we all still go out for a day in the plains? Perhaps we can postpone the Yeti...

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Thanks guys! I want to do the event on the 31st October. Starting early 0930 for a 1000 start. Tommo is sorting out the route for me. Ideally I think I'd like 3-5 Landcruisers to go on the route as I think there will be between 5-8 Yetis there. Myself Tommo 3rd LC 4th LC 5th LC Anyone free...

Oh dear, that means I'll probably break it then when I attempt to fit it. How much was it from the dealers? I should probably get a couple as I'm bound to break it again. Pesky trees.

Anyone got one kicking around? Or should I give the dealers a call?

I need someone experienced with the plains to help me with a route for next Sunday please! If you could come with me that would be great. Starting at Bustard car park at 0930 for a 1000 start. Will know how many Skoda Yetis there will be in a few days, I expect 4/5 minimum maybe more.

Wishing I hadn't done the pin trick now......

I wish I had a 4.2TD!!

Hopefully the 80 will pass an MOT without too much of an issue and I'll be able to join you guys. Just say when!

WIN My auto-electrician expert managed to bypass the immobiliser and now she starts again nice and easily with no pesky immobilser to worry about! Now, time to book an MOT for next week I think!

Well.... The battery seems to be okay, I took it off the 80 and charged it up overnight and through the day. But the LC wouldn't start still with the immobiliser issue. Now I push the black button on the fob but where as previously it went out after 10 seconds it now never goes out, what does...

Not a silly suggestion at all, I hadn't thought of checking that at all. I'll give it a go when I put the battery on when I get home!

I took the battery off last night and left it on charge all night and this morning it still wasn't fully charged so left it on whilst I am at work. When I get back I hope it's charged and I'll give it another go. I do find it very odd that I got it to turn over but with a jump pack or jump...

Well I charged the battery for a few hours and then tried to start and it turned over!! Only 2 or 3 times and then the battery died again. I've put it on charge again and it wouldn't even try and turn over. I've also noticed that I have a little LED down near the heated seat switch, I never...

I've done that but the hazards still flash. Although now I can hear a click as I turn the key, maybe there isn't enough juice going to the starter motor. I'll jump it off a diesel van later and a jump pack see if that makes a difference. Thanks for taking the photos of the handbook though!

The previous owner managed to loose their owners manual and handbook pack in their ownership. They did manage to keep the service book though. So yes if you can have a peek in yours and see what it says about reviving the 80 after a flat battery.