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- Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Low range or high range on sand?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 859
I use the same presure as you Utemad 20psi with 31' tyres. Never had to go lower. have done DI once with 38 and i ended up dropping it after half a day. was bogging down and digging holes, still didn't get bogged. the reverse trick is definatly the best way of getting outa a bog!! first thing you ...
- Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:41 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Low range or high range on sand?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 859
With my old diesel 60 i have been able to drive anything i pointer her at on Frasier, Morton and DI in High 4 second gear, only time she seamed to not want to pull throgh the sand was when it was cold. the only time i have ever used low 4 was when there was some coffee rock exposed on the beach and ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: hill starting a diesel with no elecrtics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 320
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:29 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Lame interior question...?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 643
I have had the vinyl outa my 60 a few times, you do need to get teh seats out and the trimming around the doors. you can put a slice in the vinyl and get it out without removing the seats but it would be better pulling the seats out first so you can find the best place's to run the cuts. i have a ...
- Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:02 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: HJ60 Exhaust Setup
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6045
- Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:31 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Servicing a Diesel Cruiser in Brisbane HELP!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 674
Thanks guys!! i got about 2500 to drive b4 i put my new truck in somewhere.. might try David @ 4x4 Excellence first up. its nice and close, Homer i don't mind you asking a question like that in my thread!! it relates to what i am asking for so go for it:) Also on a side note, what do you guys reckon ...
- Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:40 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Servicing a Diesel Cruiser in Brisbane HELP!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 674
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:50 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60, 62 and 80 series interiors
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1092
Yeah ok.. I am pretty sure this truck is standard from Toyota with teh interior but its got cloth seats, vinal floor. FULL Sized Tacho and Aux fuel on the roof. It is a 96 though and i was told by the guy i am buying it from that it has the last dash for the 80 series.. Would be interested to find ...
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:10 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60, 62 and 80 series interiors
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1092
ok.... do you know if someone put it in afer? I have heard all models have the wiring for it so it should be an easy mod. i was looking at a std 96 b4 i found the 96dx i decided on and it didn't have a taco? the DX does, but its a full size taco opsite the speedo. If Nev and others are interested i ...
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 6:19 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60, 62 and 80 series interiors
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1092
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:23 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Servicing a Diesel Cruiser in Brisbane HELP!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 674
- Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:28 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Servicing a Diesel Cruiser in Brisbane HELP!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 674
Servicing a Diesel Cruiser in Brisbane HELP!!!!!!!!!!
Hi all, i know this has probablly been asked Heaps b4 but i did do a search and didn't find anything. i may have been doing the search wrong but this kinda stuff changes from time to time anyways. I am about to take delivery of my second Diesel Landcruiser (moving up from a 82-2h to a 96-1hz). i use ...
- Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:18 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60 series Problem:(
- Replies: 11
- Views: 635
Thanks Brighty!! i will give that a go latter in the week. did you get your seal kit from Repco or somewhere? i have seen them on Ebay for around 120 but you said that you paid about 40 for them?? Thaks heaps to all for the help, as soon as i get the chance i will give it a go and take some photo's ...
- Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:59 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60 series Problem:(
- Replies: 11
- Views: 635
Sounds like its going to be fun :cry: i haven't given it any attention for hte last few days, been busy with work and other things, i might just top her up over the next weekend and then look at it next week sometime. i did the water pump awhile ago with some help, do you think the reseal kit for ...
- Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:44 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60 series Problem:(
- Replies: 11
- Views: 635
Thanks for that info Sambo!! i am actually having problems with my power steering system:( its been leaking for some time now, i have just been topping it up, not looking forward to the expencive repair cost of the pump. i did fill it up the other day so that shouldn't be a problem but the belt does ...
- Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:57 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60 series Problem:(
- Replies: 11
- Views: 635
I checked for bits of belt around and in the pullies, nothing. i would have tested without the belts on but the noise dosn't happen till the truck is driving. its isn't slipping its a werring noise, and it only happens at the top of each gear or (being a 4spd) around 80k but then softens till 100 ...
- Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:02 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 60 series Problem:(
- Replies: 11
- Views: 635
60 series Problem:(
Hey all! I have an old 60 series cruiser that busted a alternator fanbelt the other weekend. i was luck enough to have an old spare and installed that and was on my way. although after this happened i have been hearing a wouring noise at highish rev's and only when its under load. i drove like this ...
- Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:18 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: buggered Clutch or not??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 196
- Fri Sep 17, 2004 10:28 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: buggered Clutch or not??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 196
buggered Clutch or not??
Hey guys!! I have a HJ60 cruiser with the 4 speed and i think the clutch is going in her:( it started to make excess noise druing gear changes and is now slipping in 4th doing 60ish up hills! is this a definate clutch issue? or could there be something funny within the gearbox? i haven't ever had to ...
- Fri Jun 18, 2004 11:12 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Sweet landCruisers
- Replies: 129
- Views: 8269
Kewl!! got some great pics of sixty series trucks there was over moreton on the weekend and took a couple of shots of mine again! had to cross over some coffie rock on the eastern beach just past camel rock. was fun!! I haven't done alot of rock/bush 4x4in' but found it fun! not sure how special the ...
- Tue Jun 08, 2004 3:24 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Sweet landCruisers
- Replies: 129
- Views: 8269
- Tue Jun 08, 2004 2:08 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Sweet landCruisers
- Replies: 129
- Views: 8269
Oh come on guys!! i reckon the 60 series is one of the "better" looking 4x4's on the road Besides at least it dosn't have noberly bits all over it!! not saying the 40's are fugly though, just know what I would prefer to have (and thats not a 60 series!!, want to get a nice 80 series one of these ...
- Tue Jun 08, 2004 2:05 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Sweet landCruisers
- Replies: 129
- Views: 8269
- Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:08 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Land cruiser power stearing loss through water.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 282
Yeah ok.. the steering dampener problem sounds like it might fit! I checked my belts and PS fluid's last night and they both look good. I had changed all my belts about 1.5 years ago and the fluid at the same time. but my steering dampener is old and a little battered (not from me!!) so that might ...
- Mon May 31, 2004 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Land cruiser power stearing loss through water.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 282
Sweet!! a couple of realy quick replys there!!! thanks everyone I will check for water contamination but don't think this is it. has happened a couple of times over the last month or so. and it only takes like 20 seconds to come good if that!! its almost as though when water is around the PS box it ...
- Mon May 31, 2004 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Land cruiser power stearing loss through water.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 282
Thanks for the quick reply!! I wasn't sure that it was the belt cause I couldn't hear it slipping, but I guess when its wet it dosn't make that god awful sound!! but.. I will check the tension of the belt and check out what protection I have under her. I know its got a huge steal bit under the trans ...
- Mon May 31, 2004 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Land cruiser power stearing loss through water.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 282
Land cruiser power stearing loss through water.
Hi guys!! this is my first post so I am sorry if its put in the wrong spot, or been looked at b4. I have a HJ60 cruiser (82 4 spd model) and whenever i drive her through a creek or any sort of water crossing I lose some of my power steering! its very bizarre as the power in the steering seams to ...