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Once I know this, this will become a daft question - but because I don't know the answer yet, it's not ... to me at least. I suppose I can have a look and see - but in order to save a potential mess, I'm ready to be schooled if anyone wants to laugh and point while bringing me up to speed...

Hi all. The front bash plate on our 120 is now rusted pretty badly and we probably need to think about repacing it. The real issue is that someone has rounded off the 2 rear bolts (set up into the plate) that are going to be a real mission to get out. Might have to cut the plate off to get to...

The What I'm about to embark on a mission. - Replace the injectors - Replace the fuel pipes - Throttle body / EGR removal and clean - Inlet manifold check (pleeeease be ok ) - Valve clearance check - Clean, check, replace, eyeball a few bits along the way This post is for me to keep track of...

About to grab a couple of these bonnet struts from Rough Trax for £30 each. >> Bonnest Struts from Rough Trax 4x4 The lid starting to creep down and tap me on the noggin' when I'm not looking so I've been using a big stick to prevent the imminent squash. Just checking in before I do in case...

Ok - this is likely a very daft question and I'm not sure why it's taken me over a decade nearly two decades to consider it ... I know my '03 KDJ120R LC4 has got a 1KD-FTV engine - what I don't know is the kW/ps spec. How does one go about identifying that? It feels like I need to get this 100%...

The kids won't get this one - but ..... this is a real thing!!!! What's in the bloody green one ???????? :angry-screaming:

One day there was a strange tiny bubble in the window film from nowhere. Tiny. We agreed not to poke it and instead pretended we couldn't see it. A few days later it was bigger. She poked it. We held our breath. Nothing happened. A week or so later ... We've left it for some time now and it...

Anyone got a lead on an original 120 alloy? They can explode if you hit them hard enough apparantly. It's an OEM 17" I'm after (2003 KDJ120).

Hi all - hope everyone is well. Just serviced the bike and while flushing through the brake fluid I thought it was about time I had a go at doing the same on the LC. However, as part of the usual friendly service, it looks like my dealer took the time to make my ugly looking hexagonal bleed...

Hi folks - I hope you and your loved ones are all doing as well as possible right now :thumbup: I find myself heading into winter, in obviously difficult times, with a morning start issue. An LC morning start issue to be clear :icon-wink: Here's what I've got.... 2003 LC4 with approx 128,000...

Hi all. I'm starting to think it doesn't exist in the world but has anyone got a line on a solid 120 Workshop Manual? Not an owners manual... a proper workshop manual (I'm told the Haynes effort was poor). I've tried ebay, amazon, club sites, google, here and even tried buying one from Toyota...

Hello all - anyone speak landcruiser? Mine has started talking to me and I'm not sure what it's saying. It sounds like an urgent, not quiet and deliberate "bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz". No dash warning lights, just the buzzzz coming from by my right knee (I'm pretty sure it's not in my knee, creaky as it...

Hello all... anyone know their front caliper mounting bolt torque settings? :) I'm looking for my '03 120 (front caliper mounting bolts).

I can't find a thread just on this for the 120 so I thought this might be useful - not least because I need to know. Anyone know the safe jacking points on a 120? Probably all of you I'm sure :lol: I need to get it on to axle stands so obviously I need more than one spot (can't jack where the...

100,000 mile service due. Toyota want £350 for the service :openmouth: or they are happy to sell me the service kit for £110 (or an almost oem set from roughtrax at £78). Now my jack is broke... but it looks like I can buy a new jack and stands, do this myself and still be more than quids in...

Hi all... Just took my 2003 LC4 in to see Mr T with a somewhat unsettling metal on metal grinding. Broken rear heat shield they say. Fallen off (no impact) and is grinding on the prop they say. .... they also say £183.43 Sooooo, does it sound right that I need a £180 replacement and not...

She wanted bikes. I didn't. Now I have a bike. It's like being a kid again though and the kids love charging about like nutters together. So she was right on this one - I'll give her that. But when I stood my new leg powered "bike" next to my now rarely used "real" 1000cc engine powered BIKE I...

Hope you are all well chaps :dance: I knew it was quite common that the 120 sufferes from sunroof rust. Not the body itself, just the slidy bit that holds the glass. And indeed, my 03 LC had just that when I bought it - but it wasn't a big deal and after a couple of years of dedicated...

Belt? Bearing? Resident woodpecker? We'll see. Starting this thread to track a problem in case it helps someone. Developed an oddball ticking noise that kept time with the revs. Found somewhere quiet and private to stick my head under the bonnet (cos we don't lift bonnets eh!) .. and got...

Now calm yourselves gentleman.. I'm back. :dance: Some might remember I left to embark on an epic journey of really quite unimpressive proportions..... but it never happened. Instead life threw me a curve ball or two that has taken a while to get a grip of. Good news is I'm fully gripped and...

On the way home from work, talking to the LC, I said I hoped it was getting on ok with everything Mr T had done in the service and explained that the trip was only a couple of weeks away now - so if there was anything I needed to know, now was the time to say otherwise we would be stuck. 5...

Oops - nearly forgot the bulbs :doh: Can anyone confirm the bulb size spec for the 120? I'm thinking any foamed travel kit with an H4 will do? Does this sound right? Thanks for any help :thumbup:

I could take the wheels off, disconnect the props, remove the fuel filter, take the steering wheel out, undo the go faster pedal cable, hide the batteries, shove root vegetables in the exhaust pipe and chain the gearbox to the floor. That's some of the silly ones out of the way :lol: So...

Just had my new set of General Grabber AT's fitted :thumbup: Looking much better and feels great. No noticeable noise difference at all. Just checked to see what pressures I've been given - and they range from 32 - 34psi. So question is... given the following spec (and assuming it's not...

What with all the trouble TomTom have had recently (software update problems, leap year bug, crashing units etc) - I've decided to head out to Europe with a new Garmin.......... as well :lol: Not as silly as it sounds. I bought SWMBO a basic TomTom with Euro maps a while back - but need a new...

Was thinking of buying a satellite phone. Prices soon put an end to that! :shock: Was thinking of renting a satellite phone. Deposits soon put an end to that! :shock: Looking like an average of £500 deposit and £150+ for a months rental. If I had £500 I'd "buy one of these" or "maybe...

Is it me or have people just stopped making maps? I understand that we now have herds of new fangled satellite-chatting electronical devices - but where are all the good old fashioned reliable paper maps gone??? :| Having no luck trying to track down decent backups maps for navigating through...

My first LC practice trip is looming awfully close :dance: ... only about 5 weeks now! It's all very exciting - but I'm not ready. Not even close. But I really don't want to rush the LC prep. For at least 3,000 miles of this trip I will be on my own... dependant on the LC. I'm heading out...

It's not that I'm lazy... I've looked around... It's more that I'm clueless :roll: I want a tow rope. That's easy - buy one that's strong enough. But I'm reading a lot about the towing points being tie down points etc. etc. etc. - so I need one of those things that spreads the load between...

Here I am again... hat in hand... stuck! I'm at the final stage of building my drawer system and stumbling at the last hurdle. I have wooden tops. These tops go all the way to the edges of the Land Cruiser. Because they are shaped to the contours of the truck they are obviously curved / wavy...

Is this a good idea? As in, will it overload the socket? :think: http://www.escapeoutdoors.co.uk/3-way-24v-adaptor-usb-cable.html

Posting this here as opposed to the 120 forum because It's probably relevant to all autos. And to set the context, I'm told that an auto should never be towed. Don't really understand why by I'll take it as good advice. So the question is... if towing is a bad idea, then is the same true of...

Chaps... It's looking like I might have to leave the LC in a Spanish airport car park... for 11 days! I have to leave the keys :o ... in case they need to "MOVE" it :shock: ... Terms say they might need to move it ... "ON PUBLIC ROADS" ... :shock: :shock: :shock: So question is...

Right... It's crunch time - time to decide on drawer handles! I've spent..well.. let's say a "LOT" of time searching high and low for the right handles. The only ones I really really want I can't have.. so now it's down to the best of the rest. I've recently considered door handles. Yup I said...

Had a thought on the way home. I'm looking for any input to decide if it's good, daft or not possible. The Toyota warranty.... as I understand it I can go to my local Mr. T and they will be very happy to take my money and sell me one. I'm about to get the LC serviced. I've followed a Crispin...

No no no no no. No. Just No. No.

So far no modifications (except drawers) ... but for the sake of keeping a record... here it is! :thumbup:

I'll keep this simple because the last few post attempts with reasons for trip, comedic commentary and general details of my nervousness would've used up more "virtual" room than Crispin's new image upload magicery! Yes, this really is the short version! ... The trips not a definite yet but if...

I don't mean in an iron man style testosterone fuelled marathon way (in which case I drove to the moon - twice!) ... I mean sensible distance driving over a few days - which makes a difference from a one day hit. Just trying to get a realistic grip on trip planning. I haven't driven real...

Been here a couple of months now and just wanted to say thanks. I arrived here with a new (to me) 120 and a clueless disposition. I've been made to feel welcome, humbled and inspired by peoples stories, confused beyond belief, scared about how much there is to learn and finally calmed by the...

:angry-banghead: I'm starting this thread with a view to venting steam and preserving the lives of a clueless frustrating moron client. Please feel free to join in should you feel the need with any other topic. :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead: Probably best if we don't name names... but...

Looking for a way to store/hide cash and papers etc. on a trip. Been thinking about building some clever compartments into a drawer system... but I know some people have been able to install "proper" safes into their LC's. Anyone got any good suggestions for a 120?

Changed my batteries at the weekend so power was totally off fer a few minutes. Thought all had gone well.. but it seems the electric window controls have changed behaviour. All windows still work.. but cant operate other windows from the drivers panel - and the "auto" click on all buttons has...

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2 questions really... 1. How many batteries do you need before a quick cold snap doesn't kill your motor????? :naughty: :naughty: :naughty: 2. How exactly do you jump a landcruiser without anyone seeing??... especially neighbours with "those" other 4x4's????????????? Need some ninja...

I think the LC is trying to tell me something... Coming home tonight I pushed the "Auto" button so the LC could decide when the engine was warm enough to turn the heater fan on and defrost me... man it was cold. After a minute or two the little green light in the A/C button started to flash. A...

Anyone remember the rust warranty on a 120? 3, 5, 10, 12 years? Just noticed a clear hole in the sunroof surround (near the edge of the bit that moves) on an otherwise spotless unit. Seals all look ok... odd. Going to have a chat with Mr T... but mine's an '03 so I'm guessing I cant expect any...

I'm on the lookout for some kind of navi type aid. My current TomTom is good but trembles when you head too near the watery boundaries of our great isle. From what I can gather the Garmin vs TomTom debate is much like the PC vs Mac... but does anyone have any actual real advice on what's best...

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Right... been looking at drawer systems for a few days... and my word... what ridiculous prices! (let me just clarify... that means if I went to the bank and said I would like to buy some - the bank would look at my account and say "that's ridiculous Sam" - I'm sure most of them are indeed...