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    Clicky starter motor

    So this relates to my Jimny, not the Land Cruisers but there are a lot of helpful people here much smarter than me so... Twice in the last month the Jimny has failed to start. The starter motor / solenoid makes repeated fast clicks. Sort of what I'd expect if the battery was duff. But the...
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    Starting a diesel after running out of fuel

    Was going to use the 120 this morning. It hasn't been started for a couple of weeks so last night I thought I better check it still would in the cold weather. It did, but only just, so I left it on "warm up" or whatever the button is called when it revs a bit harder, noticed the fuel was low so...
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    2022 injectors stuffed already

    You have to admire their consitency. 8000 miles old and it appears I'm getting all 4 injectors replaced under warranty. Must be what they call a brand characteristic.
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    2022 model recall

    First ever new car. First ever recall notice. The software that is supposed to prevent you starting the car if you run out of Ad Blue doesn't work. Wonder how many people will go through the inconvenience of visiting the dealer, at best getting a courtesy Yaris for the day, to get that "fixed" ?
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    Fuel consumption.

    Happy enough with this coming from a 120. Through the Massif Central so pretty hilly.
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    Rugged floormats

    Got 3D mats in my 120 and they're great. Been there 10 years. Jet wash clean. And most importantly have a ridge all round that stops the water from your wellies sloshing to one side and soaking into the carpet. Can't seem to find them for the 150. They have them for the Lexus GX which I think is...
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    Brake pipe bush fix?

    Folks. Any tips on a get me off the side of a mountain fix for a holed brake pipe? Have tried to crush it for about an inch with mole grips which is definitely an improvement. If I try to fold the pipe back on itself it just splits. It's the pipe running along the chassis to the back axle, so no...
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    No electric Land Cruiser

    Don't know if anyone saw the press-release for Toyota's 2030 electric range? Looks like you get a Hi Lux and a squashed FJ if you need something with a bit of ground clearance.
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    Anyone want a Shogun?

    Not much bidding interest in this. I'm guessing this was an 80 rival when it was bought? https://www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/550447 If I had a garage I'd have lot 2, the Panda.
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    Rear suspension torque settings

    Has anyone got numbers they could share? My copy of the FSM is decidng not to load on my new laptop. Have had the back axle off to do some welding. Have just nipped everything up to 90 series spec, becasue I have a paper manual for one of those but would like to do mine properly. Specifically...
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    How do I remove rear spring bump stops?

    On my LC3. Can’t work out how the rubber cones come off? Want to plate a bit of chassis behind and it’s awkward to get the grinder in with the cone in place. Any ideas?
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    Anyone tried buying a new LC recently?

    No delivery dates, but "probably about 12 months". Dealer computer shows no estimate at all. No demonstrator in South Wales, although "Grantham will be the nearest dealer with one by the end of the year". I did hear on a news report last weekend Toyota Japan are currently under producing by 40%.
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    Parking in French Car Parks

    Car parks in French cities are in my experience usually underground or indoors, and come with 1.80 or 1.90 height restrictions. I reckon my 120 on 265/75/17 BFG ATs is 1.94 at the roof bars. Anyone have any experience parking a 120 in a 1.90 restricted car park? Not keen on getting wedged in. I...
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    Chassis steel thickness

    Anyone know what thickness the square section chassis legs are? Got some welding to do where the rear bump stop should be and thought I'd treat myself to some shiny new metal rather than chopping lumps out of an old oil tank. I'm guessing 2mm? Ta
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    Sheared bolts on sump guard. What's easiest?

    I know I'm not the first person to do this. Have always done my front diff oil every 20,000 miles. The time I leave it 30,000 miles and of course the bolts are seized solid. Got half out with the blow torch, but still managed to shear the other half. I've drilled and tapped bolts before and it...
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    Simple awning for a 120.

    Can anyone recommend a simple awning that would be relatively simple to attach to a 120? Just needs to keep the sun off (rain a bonus) for a couple of hours at a time. Roadside picnic sort of thing. What I'm not clear about for any awnings is how they attach to the roof. Would the factory roof...
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    How do I get grease in this?

    It’s a potters wheel. 30+ years old. The threaded cup is about 21mm 1.5 pitch, but I’m guessing really an imperial equivalent. I’ve never seen a fitting like this before. I’m guessing I need some sort of cap adapter for my regular (does my UJs) grease gun. But not knowing what it might be...
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    For fans of simple, off-roaders.

    The Jimny looks to be back. Suzuki Sweden previewing it. Essentially a "commercial" version of the Gen 4 that disappeared in Europe due to emissions quotas. Be interesting to see what this does to the mad prices for Gen 4 models still on the forecourts...
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    Delivery times from Amayama

    Anyone ordered from Amayama recently? Check out shows, " Because of the global reduction of flights, please allow 2 to 6+ weeks delivery delays for your orders. Thank you for understanding. " Part I want is showing delivery by Feb 21, which is about 2 weeks. Just wondered how accurate recent...
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    Beginning of the end?

    I'm being overdramatic, but interesting to find 120 parts going out of production. Need to replace the cross member the rear axle top arms attach to. It was available before Xmas. Now showing as "this part is out of production" on Amayama. As is the superseded part that is listed on the FJ...
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    150 UK specs, and back seats

    Getting close to either replacing my 120 with, or adding a newish (3/4 yr old) 150 to the fleet. I'd like a 200, but I'd also like world peace and for Wales to win the world cup final. Can anyone summarise the model specs? I think there is still LC3,4,5 and Invincible? I really value...
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    Where are French ZPA restrictions published?

    Bordeaux and Toulouse are now included in the ZPA schema. I have my sticker (number 4!). Now I just want to check if the ZPA is in force on a given date and which vehicles are restricted. Does anyone know where this is published? I know about the Green-Zones app but this strikes me as a...
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    Land Rover costs

    Saw a conversation on a sheep farmers' Facebook page tonight. Someone selling up. Two friends considering collecting. Q: How much to get down there in the Land Rover? A: About £700 plus parts.
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    Sarn Helen

    A few pics from Sunday. Didn’t use a winch, but did have to push a few times.
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    Techstream on Windows 10

    Just a quick note here because I couldn't find Windows 10 instructions on here. I have a Mini-VCI J2534 cable which worked happily with my Techstream 10 install on 64 bit Windows 7, after some faffing. Anyway, had to give that laptop back last month when I left the job I'd acquired it from...
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    Diagnosing ABS fault

    My ABS has started kicking in too soon. Slightest braking on dry tarmac and it can kick in, albeit badly. Feels grindy and I can hear a pump (sounds almost like windscreen washer pump). I took the ABS solenoid fuse out and all fine; except of course I'd rather like the ABS to work. ABS light...
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    Changing water pump

    Got to do my timing belt again now I'm about to hit 180K miles. I didn't change the water pump last time and I think general consensus is it's worth doing because you have to take the belt off to do it? Looking at Roughtrax there is a front bit for the existing pump (minus back bit of the...
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    Captive nut / towbar question

    Much excitement today as my tow bracket came lose while retruning from my feed merchant with a couple of tons of feed. Would have been even more exciting yesterday when I had 50 lambs over two mountain passes on the way to market. I think a captive nut has come lose and allowed the bracket some...
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    Not mainstream. But a classic.

    Was going to post this last night, and now it looks like someone has already snaffled it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lada-Niva-4x4-RHD-UK-car/232995472186?hash=item363f9cc33a:g:z~oAAOSwq4Vb4ZSJ
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    End of an earache.

    Looks like the best Indian 4x4 (other than Maruti, Mahindra and Tata) is off to Slovakia. https://news.sky.com/story/jaguar-land-rover-moves-discovery-production-to-slovakia-11401771 Edit. Old link. This one’s better. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44438846
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    Mk 1 Land Cruiser

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    Giro

    Anyone watching? Been a cracker so far. Zoncolan tomorrow. Got to get all the ewes wormed and Dysect'd in the morning and the last few lambs banded. Then settling in for Yates and Dumoulin.
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    Febest bush quality

    I bought 4 new Febest bushes for my lower control arms and fitted about 5000 miles ago. The old arms had been worn by the nasty Milner orange poly bushes that were in but I pressed in the Febest bushes with a good slurp of Loctite bearing seal and they seem to hold tight. A few weeks ago the...
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    Anyone changed their axle case yet?

    Bracket for the panhard rod has rotted off. My welder is dead so it's in at the local agri frabricator getting patched; the panhard bracket not the welder. Both top arm brackets onto the chassis fell off a couple of years ago, so I reckon the turrets on the axle can't be long for this world...
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    Play in my diff. More than pinion bearings?

    If I grab the rear prop and twist it it turns a few mm. The joint into the transfer box is steady so there is play in the rear diff. I can't detect any lateral play. Is this likely to be more than pinion bearings? If so any ideas? It's going to have to come off for a look but be nice to know...
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    Twin cab 79 south of Brecon

    Excited to spot this very nice looking truck being transported south of Brecon today. Gave my 9 year daughter my phone and told her to capture the moment. Guess we were too close! And I think it's a 79? But I can't edit the title.
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    Lower control arm bushes

    Changed mine today. Was using Milner orange plastic but since I've twice had top arms snap with those I thought I'd swap back to as close to OEM as I could and use Febest. The bushes were pretty worn but worse they seem to have worn the metal surround of the control arms. Pressed new bushes in...
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    Halfords equivalent in France?

    Seem to be a long way from home with a very worn from brake pad. At least one piston seems properly seized. Can get a new caliper and pads in a few days from Roughtrax but will need a few tools. Socket sets are everywhere but I'm not sure about brake flare spanners. Is there are chain shop name...
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    Cyclists

    http://www.cyclingweekly.com/videos/watch/watch-cyclists-pulled-police-riding-two-abreast You may already have seen this. I wonder what people think? I used to ride a bike a lot on the road. Because I now do all my riding with a 7 year old we try to stay off them, and I have to say when we do...
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    Spare wheel lift?

    Does anyone know of a device that weedy folks (Mrs C) can utilize to lift a spare wheel onto the hub in the event of a flat tyre? I've seen hefty workshop tools for tractor and truck tyres, is there anything that could reasonably live in the back of the car? Ta
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    Only in Newry.

    Can't find the Land Cruisers at work thread just now, but I liked this demonstration of the 120's [1] load carrying capabilities. [1] the best of the Land Cruisers.
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    Crit'Air sticker. What's my Euro Emission Standard?

    Thought I should sort out a Crit'Air sticker for France this year. Probably not going to the areas it's needed but for about 5 Euros thought I might as well. Any idea how you can tell for sure what your Euro Emission Standard is? My car was registered in September 2005, so I think could be Euro...
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    Something to cheer you all up.

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    Black Mountains

    Don't really do off-road other than on farms. But I bravely traversed a pot-holed, gravel car park coming home from Llandeilo today, so here's my action shot.
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    How did your offroading go today?

    Not me, fortunately. Neighbour got a bit too close to the edge of a narrow mountain track. Haven't worked out how we're going to recover this yet.
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    Icky oil pick up

    Changed oil today and thought I'd better try and look at the oil pickup, having changed injectors about 7K miles ago. Not pretty. Problem is I didn't look at it before I changed the injectors so it could have been bad for a while, or it could be a new injector isn't sealing. Either way the...
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    Sky v BBC

    Apologies if this counts as politics. Sky News and the BBC reporting on the same story today.
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    What's one of these for?

    https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/facom-j-156-38-drive-ratchetattachment/ I'm guessing it turns a T-bar into a ratchet. But if that is its purpose, why not just use a ratchet?
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    Airbag wiring. Help!

    Not really a lounge subject but hoping for any ideas. From anyone. So I found an issue with a wire between the airbag bits in my steering wheel and the central airbag assembly (ECU sort of thing). Have replaced the wire and the error code I was getting has been replaced by a different one. To...
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