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  1. mussy

    Please confirm this is a steering wheel for an 80 and is there a possibility it fits on a 100

    I have this in the garage and I am sure it is for an 80 1995-1998. I put it up for sale here in France on our version of Gumtree and somebody thinks it will fit on their 100. Any ideas folks?
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    Question is the exhaust for a RHD 80 the same as one for a LHD?

    Evening All! As the title says if I buy an exhaust system from UK for a RHD is it the same as one for a LHD vehicle? Thanks as always Mussy
  3. mussy

    Should ths plug be connected to something?

    Yesterday I removed the coolant bottle to get some room to change the batterry. I found this cable hanging about. Any ideas what it is? Should it be connected to anything? Thanks as always.
  4. mussy

    Joe Rogans 80 restoration YouTube

    Joe Rogan the famous podcaster and UFC commentator has had an 80!rebuilt for him. Looks like nice work done.. His hobbies are hunting and trekking etc...
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    Power steering hoses replacements

    Hi, My Blue one is at the mechanics and they say the power steering hoses are leaking as they are old and porous. Not sure if this is a crock of sugar but that is what they say. They are suggesting to change the hoses,. Is there a kit for this or does anybody know the part numbers? Thanks as...
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    Good luck buying parts if you're part of this "club"

    So, I have waited a week or so to process this and decide whether or not to post . After reflection and the outcome and the reason why, I feel that it is valid information. Couple of weekends ago, I damaged the front RHS wheel arch flare on the Blue 80.. It could be repaired but I prefer to...
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    Part numbers for Back door window and door rubbers Help 2!

    Hi, TOYO doesnt seem to work for me to see what I need. Can somebody help me with the part numbers for a Land cruiser 80 1994 X Auto.. Rubber for heated rear screen Rubber for body of car that fits to Back door (tail gate upper and lower). Also any suggestions of where to buy that ships...
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    What Alternator is this, help!

    Hi, As the post says what alternator do you see here is it the round or oval plug? The reason I ask is that the part number on the net shows has conflicting information. Vehicle is 1994 80 VX Auto 12 V LHD. Before anybody asks me to go and check the car, I cant as it is 2000 km away from me...
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    Not the most expensive 80 I have seen but.....

    https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1467013296.htm/
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    Alternator joy...not

    So as always, I'll give you the background story. On the Blue (basically stock) 80 on coled start up the belt (or belts) would squeal a bit. Couple of revs and it would go away. Ok, ok redneck style but hindsight is everything. Came back yesterday from Hungary to the Alps. Wanted to run the...
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    Are we doing a 2018 calendar?

    If so put me down for 2
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    Almost lost the car to fire, help needed to restart it.

    So, just had a bit of a moment... had to jump start the green 80 with the blue one. Left the jump leads on for a few minutes while the 2 engines where running. Realised that on the blue 80 the battery was on fire!! Luckily I managed to put it out with what a first sight looks to be only...
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    How do I fix this?

    I hope i dont need to change the radiator
  14. mussy

    What is this part that is leaking?

    I think it is a brake part. Back left side. If I squeeze the rubber its seems to leak more. Safe to drive? Took it for a 10km test drive brakes feel ok. Help?!
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    Speakers front and back. Suggestions.

    Need to replace the speakers. What would you suggest to fit in the orignal spaces front ubder dash and rear doors? Muusy
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    80 misc bits for sale

    Nowadays I have a bit more time than normal to myself, (just like my big brother Chris....) I have started to clear out my Garage and start to part with stuff. First of all I live near the Swiss border in France however I am in the removal business so can move stuff around if you can wait a...
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    Garmin 276c bundle

    Hi, I am selling some of my Garmin 276c equipment as a bundle. 1 x Garmin 276c 1 x cigarette charger no speaker 1 x used automotive mount used with new adhesive pad 1 x Garmin memory stick with maps for route from Geneva to southern Spain. Mapsource trip waypoint manager CD 1 x Map...
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    Slow acceleration from start

    Long story made short. I am experiencing extremely slow acceleration from a standing start. I have a auto fault code 6.2 which indicates a fault #1 gearbox solenoid or connection issue for that solenoid. Could this be the cause? Anything else I should consider? Where can I source the parts...
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    Land cruiser 80 speedometer

    For sale Land Cruiser 80 speedometer. It is for an automatic but cannot tell you what year. I bought it from Karl on ebay a couple of years ago, stupidly forgetting it was in MPH clock. Item is used and has some scratches PM me with fair offer. The item is in France so I will charge the...
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    T Belt light not switching off

    2 days ago the T Belt light came on. No biggie, I thought. Take off the rubber cover on the speedo and press with a thin screwdriver. Problem is it does seem to spring up and down. I checked on my other 80 and it definitely does not move even 1 mm. Any suggestions what I can do? I am not...
  21. mussy

    Fridge drop down slide

    Does anybody know where I can source in Uk or Europe a fridge drop down slide for my Engel? Click on linky Example of drop down slide
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    Real time help needed starter Wiring diagram for 1994 VX auto

    Hi, As per the title can somebody please help me find the wiring diagram for a 1994 Auto VX HDJ 80. thanks, Mark
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    Found. Y new car and expedition trailer..

    Found my new car and expedition trailer.. Only 3200km! http://www.leboncoin.fr/utilitaires/919899147.htm?ca=22_s
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    Radiator change-tips sought

    So tomorrow, I am going to attempt to change the radiator on my Africa 80. Radiator was purchased last Sunday from Roughtrax and arrived Wednesday in France! The car is a French spec 1994 VX Auto HDJ 80 so I have a cooling radiator for the auto box. Now I am far from being a mechanic, but...
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    Another autobox problem on another 80

    My gearbox woes continue this time on another 80 my Blue one. It is also a 1994 12V auto HDJ 80 VX While I was in Africa with the lads, this one went into a Swiss mechanic for a general service. Now when I drive it I can only describe that the gearbox from time to time "is not happy". By...
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    Morocco aftermath

    This was my 4th trip to Africa and even though it was the shortest the vehicle has come back with the most problems. Car is a HDJ 80 12V Auto VX Gearbox On the journey down in the Granada mountains the gearbox couldn't get into Drive and felt and made noise like a slipping clutch on a manual...
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    In Scotland on way to Lincomb need some advice

    Just arrived in Scotland from Switzerland on way to Lincomb tomorrow and noticed that my plastic wheel cover and also the metal cover for the axle is missing... Not sure how they could have both come off... Do you think if I put the plastic cover on I can get down to Lincomb and then home to...
  28. mussy

    ABS activating on slow stop

    Hi, When I bought 80 number 3, aka Tarek the abs light was on. We traced this down to a damaged sensor on the front left hand side. This was duly changed and since then on slow stops the abs starts to kick in. problem is this can be at stop signs, which can be quite disconcerting. we have...
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    When is the next meet?

    Unfortunately I missed the last one and would like to plan ahead.
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    Gearbox problem on way from Switzerland to Hungary

    So HDJ 80 1994 VX Auto that i bought last month (number 3 to the fleet!). Spent the last month getting the brakes working right and getting the ABS to work correctly. Fornt axle rebuild on left side and on Monday it passed the French MOT. I thought all would be good for the 1500km road back...
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    Fuel guage always on, even after ignition key removal

    Strange things going on . I just noticed in the recently renovated blue 80 that when I switch off the engine and remove the key the fuel guage does not switch off. Any ideas of where I could start to fix this?
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    Leak from upper tailgate... I think...

    Hi everybody, have a bit of an emergency and not much time. Will try to make a long story short. in May I purchased a second 80 so that we did not have to keep shuttling the first one between Hungary and the Alps... New 80 are has been in for major renovation which I did in Hungary at...
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    Front clear indicators

    Good morning! looking to change the front indicators on my 2 80's but can't seem to find any. Do they exist? Has anybody fitted them? As mentioned before I need 2 pairs? Mussy
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    front A bar

    Looking for an A bar for the front of my 1994 HDJ. 80 black or chrome. I can collect . thanks, Mussy
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    Hi from Slovakia soon to be Switzerland

    Hi! First post thought best to introduce myself. After doing the Budapest to Bamako rally (http://www.budapestbamako.org) in 2010 in a 110 Defender, when deciding what car to do the 2012 rally it was no question... After several months of checking the car was purchased in Frankfurt and...
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