BenjiCarlos
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Hello there, just purchased a very nice 1991 Land Cruiser 4.2 1DHT VX Jap Import. Everything works in it and the engine and chassis are lovely. Only covered 87k miles as well. All in all very surprising compared to my younger RRC which is for sale if anyone is interested? gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/94-land-rover-range-rover-classic-vogue-se-39l-v8-efi/1130804960 My plan is so do some overlanding with the car and hopefully spend many a happy year with it!
Anyhoo, a couple questions regarding the car as I am new to Land Cruisers.. (be kind)
1. My air con didn't seem to be working and nor did the engine revs increase when turned on (light goes on) so I popped the bonnet and found the belt wasn't on. So I loosened the tensioner, back on it went, 2 minutes later it snapped. Ooops! Maybe I tightened it a bit too much but that aside, when I turned the aircon on it still never changed the engine revs, could the pump be goosed?
Also is the fridge/freezer in the armrest (which isn't very comfortable) run off the aircon system also?
2. I have read that a new 3" exhaust from the turbo back (silencers or straight through?) is a great upgrade as I have noticed torque off the line not to be as good as the 3.9 V8 RRC? Where can I get me one of those delivered to bonnie Scotland or is it best to get a custom one made?
3. There is a bit of a rust bubble which is actually rather large on the top tailgate on the corner of the window. Is it cheap enough to get a new tailgate or will I be better off taking it to the paint shop?
I shall upload some pictures this evening as I haven't taken any yet!
Anyhoo, a couple questions regarding the car as I am new to Land Cruisers.. (be kind)
1. My air con didn't seem to be working and nor did the engine revs increase when turned on (light goes on) so I popped the bonnet and found the belt wasn't on. So I loosened the tensioner, back on it went, 2 minutes later it snapped. Ooops! Maybe I tightened it a bit too much but that aside, when I turned the aircon on it still never changed the engine revs, could the pump be goosed?
Also is the fridge/freezer in the armrest (which isn't very comfortable) run off the aircon system also?
2. I have read that a new 3" exhaust from the turbo back (silencers or straight through?) is a great upgrade as I have noticed torque off the line not to be as good as the 3.9 V8 RRC? Where can I get me one of those delivered to bonnie Scotland or is it best to get a custom one made?
3. There is a bit of a rust bubble which is actually rather large on the top tailgate on the corner of the window. Is it cheap enough to get a new tailgate or will I be better off taking it to the paint shop?
I shall upload some pictures this evening as I haven't taken any yet!