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Hi all, haven't been on the forum for a while due to the 80 being SORN for the last 2 years. Going to take it for MOT this week as soon as i have sorted out the rear fog lights which refuse to come on despite renewing both the bulbs, checked the fuse box and despite saying fog lights on the fuse...

Hi Everyone, Traveling to India next week and the kids have bought me a 3 day stopover in Dubai as a birthday present. I want to make the most of this stopover and buy some small parts like bush kits, window channel rubbers etc that i can stuff in my suitcase or give them to...

Hi all, need some advice on how to proceed with this problem. I have hardly used the LC 80 in the last 2 years and when i have used it, it's been only local short trips so you can imagine my surprise when i got in today to take for the MOT, the clutch went straight to the floor with some force...

Hi everyone Not cruiser related but in desperate need of some wise words, i need to replace a Xenon head light bulb on wife's Audi Q5. Euro car part has got some for £125 for a single bulb if i put in the part no google to search the only one that comes up is located in states at an unbelievable...

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Hi all been a long time but life took some unexpected turns and it's been a rollercoster ride for past couple of years. Wonder if anyone would no why my nearside battery exploded yesterday as i went to start my 80. It started fine when i got back from india last week after 2.5 months...

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Trevor from freedom4x4 for taking out time to have a detailed look at my lc80. What a gentleman, i've never had such a close look at my cruiser in 11 yrs i've owned it and have Trevor explain in detail what needs to be done was a privilege. So once again...

Hi all Not cruiser related but i hope to some input on this one from someone. I need to replace the tyres on my wife's Audi Q5 sline which currently runs on 235 55 19. My question is that if i replace the 55 profile tyres with higher profile tyres will it affect the cars handling or on road...

Hi guys i know it's not an lc question but i need some help here After driving around in 3 door polo diesel for last 10 yrs the wife and daughter have given me an ultimetum on buying them a decent newish 4 door saloon and after much disscusions they have decided to go for an 08 or later audi...

Hi all i've been involved in a little accident last week and am looking for one of those bumpers with roo bars or an a bar. Wasn't going to make a claim because tell you the truth i had all ready agreed to pay for the other cars minor damage out of me pocket and thus not affecting the ncb but...

Hi all just took the lc80 for MOT expecting the worse but it just sailed through,albeit a little discretion from the regular MOT guy regarding the 2 rear fog lights,they didn't work but he told me either change the bulb or the fuse so he just gave me a plain white printed paper(the new MOT)...

Hi i've got anual clan gathering next weekend (14/15) i want to give the patio a good clean up,just tried the jet wash but it's taking ages to clean a single slab.(i am not using the jet wash patio cleaning attachment.) can any body recommend a strong chemical cleaner i can put down before...

Hi need to change my rear brake pads on my 24v 96 gs. What are reasoable pads to buy? been on the flebay and the price variations are really scarry to say the least. ity's my second car so don't use it much but don't want to be reapting the job three months down the road. is it worth getting...

hi was discussing with the family my plans for the trip to circumnavigate the african continent late next year,traveling down the west coast to cape town and returning up through east coast.It soon became apparent that my wife was bit reluctant with the idea of roughing it for up to 6...

guys need some body to recomend a good mechanic/garage who knows is lc 80,my 96 4.2 is running really roughly(sounds like a petrol engine that's missing)i'm no mechanic so i honestly wouldn't know what to do. the sooner the better before i do more damage as i'm still using the truck every day...

Hi all just joined the forum,i've got 1996 uk 80 series,bought it last year but have just put it on the road couple of months ago. The odometer says 152000mls but who knows,it is still an amazing truck to drive even in london traffic where i mostly drive. i like my vehicles to earn their keep...