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by BLC
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Rear Suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 893

Floged out shockie rubber mine did it a little then really bad one day Hmm no rubber left :oops: also look at the top shock mount the 2, 14mm?? bolts may be loose. Turned out that this seems to be the problem. Bottom bush on the shocky is rooted. Are these a generic replacement? or is it something ...
by BLC
Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Rear Suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 893

Floged out shockie rubber mine did it a little then really bad one day Hmm no rubber left :oops: also look at the top shock mount the 2, 14mm?? bolts may be loose. Turned out that this seems to be the problem. Bottom bush on the shocky is rooted. Are these a generic replacement? or is it something ...
by BLC
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Rear Suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 893

80 Series Rear Suspension

Hi Guys, I've had a strange knock in the back of my 1992 80 series GXL for a few months now and heaps of time spend gazing underneath the car, I still dont seem to be able to figure it out. The noise sounds like a metal to metal clunk, and only happens over short sharp bumps ( i.e. speed bumps) It ...
by BLC
Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series CLutch issue
Replies: 2
Views: 236

Thanks heaps for the help

My rig has about 230,000 kms on it.. so its a while to go yet

cheers
by BLC
Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series CLutch issue
Replies: 2
Views: 236

80 Series CLutch issue

Hi, I just replaced the clutch slave and master cylinder on my 80 series !hdt ( the clutch system with no booster) Put the parts on sweet as, bled it, checked it for leaks and the clutch pedal feels great. The problem I'm having is that the 'bite point' of the clutch is right up at the top of the ...
by BLC
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Window Regulator/Motor Question
Replies: 2
Views: 161

80 Series Window Regulator/Motor Question

Hi There I have a 1992 GXL 80 series and am having problem with my drivers side window motor. The window was getting stuck (proper stuck) when lowered all the way down. I have taken the regulator and motor assembly out of my car and noticed that some of the electric motor casing (black plastic bit ...
by BLC
Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HDT Queries
Replies: 4
Views: 391

Thanks Heaps for the replies

Will get a lil more coin together and get it all done

Thanks again

Nik
by BLC
Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:31 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HDT Queries
Replies: 4
Views: 391

1HDT Queries

Hi This is a two part question for you Diesel Gurus on this board 1. I think it is about time to get the injectors and Injector pump serviced/ Rebuilt on my car. I've done a bit of a search around the internet and various 4x4 forums to find out a rough cost of getting this done, without too much ...
by BLC
Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Intake Mainfold Leak - 80 Series T/Diesel
Replies: 4
Views: 455

It won't be diesel leaking, it will be engine oil which is coming into the inlet tract via the PCV system. Either sit back an enjoy it, or fit a catch can to the PCV line between the rocker cover and air intake pipe. And if replacing the gaskets, did you order the rubber washers as well? Thanks for ...
by BLC
Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Intake Mainfold Leak - 80 Series T/Diesel
Replies: 4
Views: 455

Intake Mainfold Leak - 80 Series T/Diesel

Hi I have a 1992 80 Series 1HD-T landcruiser with about 220,000 kms on it, the engine is completely standard. I have noticed a leak coming from the bottom of the intake manifold which appears to be diesel fuel. It seems to be leaking out of the mainfold at the firewall end of the engine the worst ...
by BLC
Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New 70 Series Pic
Replies: 9
Views: 1087

yeah looks a bit like ass to me

not a fan
by BLC
Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series. Possible Blow By
Replies: 6
Views: 506

Gday Toyota had a recall on that model to close up the oil flutes that seperate the mist from that tube, next time u r doing tappets, do this. You can also gauge whats going on by taking off the 710 cap (oil for a sheela) and looking at how much is coming out...mine is very bad and i wish 1 litre ...
by BLC
Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:34 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series. Possible Blow By
Replies: 6
Views: 506

80 Series. Possible Blow By

Hi People I got a 92 80 series 1hdt cruiser and have noticed a larger than usual amount of smoke coming out of my exhaust. at night time it appears to be of a blueish tinge. I took the pipe that runs from the turbo into the intake manifold off and it appeared to be very clean with only a hint of oil ...
by BLC
Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Shakes
Replies: 16
Views: 723

Ok inspected the bushes on the panhard bars (took the panhards off at each end and had a really good look) they appear to be in perfect condition. backed the handbrake off all the way like ruffy said.. and it seems to have helped it heaps... it still shakes a lil bit at 110km/h but I'll put that ...
by BLC
Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Shakes
Replies: 16
Views: 723

Thanks for your help guys..

will replace the panhard bushes this week

thanks again :D
by BLC
Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Shakes
Replies: 16
Views: 723

80 Series Shakes

Hi I have a 1992 80 series 1HDT landcruiser GXL. and have a wobbling problem. The vehicle has a 3 inch lift, 32Inch BFG AT's. adjust panhards, new steering dampener, new front and rear brakes. at around 90-100km/h the car star wobbling like something is about to fall off the car. The wobbles stay ...
by BLC
Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:35 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Key Cutting
Replies: 7
Views: 446

80 Series Key Cutting

Hi all Just wondering where I can get a new key cut for my 1992 80 series. I tried toyota at kedron (im in brisbane/ northside) and they said they sell the blanks but dont cut the keys.. :S so yeah, if anyone can point me in the direction of someone who can do this, and a rough price that would be ...
by BLC
Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:37 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80s Susp. Clunk etc
Replies: 5
Views: 207

ok, but when it was on the hoist, the drivers side spring was in nice and snug, but the passenger spring moves about 1 inch.. up and down.. and it doesnt sit level either when its on the ground i do agree that it doesnt sound right but as said i cant see how it would make a cluncking sound.. have ...
by BLC
Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:24 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80s Susp. Clunk etc
Replies: 5
Views: 207

ok,

but when it was on the hoist, the drivers side spring was in nice and snug, but the passenger spring moves about 1 inch.. up and down.. and it doesnt sit level either when its on the ground
by BLC
Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:08 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80s Susp. Clunk etc
Replies: 5
Views: 207

80s Susp. Clunk etc

Hi my car has been clunking a bit for the last week or so, so i decided to put it up on a hoist and see what was doing.. turns out the passenger side rear spring has 'sagged' 1inch. the springs are put in correctly etc, and are only 1 month old. when i asked the dude at the suspension shop for some ...
by BLC
Wed May 31, 2006 6:52 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series 3 inch lift
Replies: 5
Views: 351

i just recently did a 3 inch lift on my POS

sway bars dont fit back in.. i made spacers for the front out of 25mm square steel tube

the rear im still making cause im a slacker
by BLC
Fri May 12, 2006 12:31 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Lift, a few issues
Replies: 12
Views: 572

sweet as had my car on the hoist today. steering dampener rooted panhard rod bushes rooted wheels out of balance will order parts tomorrow, see how we go. thanks for all ur advice, other than this the truck drives real nice, with only some slight vibration of the front shaft.. very minimal tho ...
by BLC
Wed May 10, 2006 11:38 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Lift, a few issues
Replies: 12
Views: 572

ok so its too much castor... what is the problem here, what are the consequences of too much castor?

i was told to get the plates regardless because the bushes crack the control arms?
by BLC
Tue May 09, 2006 11:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Lift, a few issues
Replies: 12
Views: 572

thanks for the help mate i can weld allright myself, so i'll give it a bash, how much should i extend the sway bars down?.. just enough so it reaches? .. im using the same size tyres as before i lifted it. BF AT 32's will purchase a dampener in the next few days, probably a return to centre type one ...
by BLC
Tue May 09, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Lift, a few issues
Replies: 12
Views: 572

80 Lift, a few issues

Hi all just lifted my 1992 80 (t diesel) 3 inches. has lovell springs, dobbinson shocks and superior castor plates. a few questions and issues tho; 1. The steering arm that runs parrellel to, but behind the front dif is extremely close to the control arms, to the point of hitting sometimes. is this ...
by BLC
Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series Windscreen Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 189

80 Series Windscreen Issue

Hi all, my problem is that my windscreen appears to be leaking on the passenger side at the top. The water is dripping through the seal at the top of the windscreen as well as some how making it down the A pillar and onto the carpet. I got quoted $160 through my work for a new windscreen and seal ...
by BLC
Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:02 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80Series Centre Console Question
Replies: 5
Views: 326

Thanks all for the info.

trying to source one at the moment.

cheers
Nik
by BLC
Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:56 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80Series Centre Console Question
Replies: 5
Views: 326

80Series Centre Console Question

Hi all, just wondering if the updated gear stick surround from a '95 onward 80 will fit without too much mucking around into my '92 80.

thanks in advance
Nik