The Toyota Landcruiser Owners Club

pomracer · * Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 23

joining this thread a little late , but here goes:-

12v, bought at 80,000 now done 173,000. Annual average now reduced to about 7 or 8k. Most of it towing
Change oil every 4000 miles, always have done, and usually use Castrol GTD magnatec. or similar
Have NOT done BEBs yet, but might get around to it soon.
Have not touched injectors or valve clearances.

Did have a prob with the auto box soon after i bought it, and it turned out that it was a problem with the solenoids which were replaced with the box it the car. Since then no probs at all, but I have changed the ATF at 30k intervals and have used Amsoil heavy duty atf.....seems 100% for now, and as above have done a lot of heavy towing with it

major other items:- New radiator 2 years ago ( corroded so leaking - due to salt damage from winter driving I think) ; Aircon has had its ups and downs but now sorted;.........oh, at 130k hubs/swivels/bearings etc all done; ................

Have run BFG all terrains - fantastic tyres which just go on forever.
just routine maintenance otherwise otherwise..............

Google · Sponsor

pomracer · * Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 23

sorry - forgot to include the starter motor which gave up at 165,000.

Agree with other contributors regarding Toyota parts - have always used Toyota oil filters depsite their ridiculous price, and also genuine parts for major items.

These machines are thirsty, but I am going to run mine into the ground!!

garth · Newbie Joined: 29 Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Location: folkestone

Now 380000 miles still going strong !

4wheel · ** Joined: 09 Jul 2009 Posts: 62 Location: Wiltshire

Garthy is that 24V a 3.4L petrol ?
_________________
The second mouse gets the cheese !!

gazguzzler · * Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Posts: 40 Location: aberdeen, UK

180k miles, M Reg, 12V, not done BEBs, I believe if its working leave it alone and if its got to that mileage without any undue noises they can't be too bad! No service history to speak of.

Just put on new brakes all round, need to get diff locks working. 2" Lift and 33" Kumhos

Phil
_________________
If you want to go into the desert take a Land Rover....

If you want to come back take a Landcruiser...

spackrackman · *** Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 172 Location: Midlands

interesting read

how come so many of you have done the big end bearings? is it not a mammoth job? I assume not seeing so many of you have had them done. What are the signs that they need replacing! you have me worried now. The only thing I have noticed is my oil pressure gauge on general running sits on only a quarter then up to half if revved hard but not really any higher. I have read though that the gauges can be a bit shite. The engine sounds great from the second the engine starts. no smoke or rattles.. Shall I just keep plodding on and stop worrying? its a 24v manual

spackrackman · *** Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 172 Location: Midlands

oh and whats this about the trip in the reliant?? would like to know more about that, its something on that theme that I have wanted to do for ages. I keep considering signing up for the TUK TUK challenge across India. Would love to see some pics and know how you got on when you get started. Is it organised by someone or are you doing it off your own back?

Good effort!

Paul_Humphreys · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 22:49 Post subject:

Mine is on 184,000 miles and it has never had the big end bearings done according to the FSH, most of it Toyota.

Paul
_________________
LC 80 series 1993. 285/75/16s Cooper SSTs, OME 850s on the front with 25mm packer, 868s on the rear. 4.88 diffs. Winch bumper with 12000lb winch.
HD rear bumper with wheel carrier and winch mount.

http://www.crag-uk.org
http://www.4x4responsewales.org

wildsmith · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 23:56 Post subject:

They don't really give a warning, they just die. My 80 ran great, sounded great, no reason to worry but changed the beb's anyway and one of them was very close to total failure.
_________________
Jon m0zxj

01 UZJ100 lifted (AHC & 40mm BL), ARB locked f&r, cryo'd 4.88's, TJM front bumper, 12k goldfish, sliders, rack, snorkel, 35's, storage, aux power etc.
93 HDJ80 sold
94 HDJ80 RIP

Desperatezulu · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:16 Post subject:

4wheel · ** Joined: 09 Jul 2009 Posts: 62 Location: Wiltshire

I have a relative youngster.155000 miles - but a 3.4 petrol.Now not sure what mileage it will do but uses no oil,pulls like a train and I have to check if it is ticking over as no vibration and very quiet. Not too bad on juice either-as long as I do'nt push it.Thing is not sure of SH as has been abused.There was enough horse hair in the air cleaner when I got it to knit a jumper! But then I will only do about 3000miles a year so Time will tell.
_________________
The second mouse gets the cheese !!

garth · Newbie Joined: 29 Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Location: folkestone

Still on original BEBs the only thing i have changed is the clutch and that was at 370000 miles !
What a great car

AOK HDJ80 · Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Location: AOK

HI ALL FROM IRELAND ,
MY VX 4.2 12V 1992 HAS JUST DONE 406,OOO MILES ! Laughing

FIRST DAY ENGINE BOX DIFFS AND TURBO ECT,
HERE IS A QUICK RUN OF ITS LIFE 3 OWNERS AND A HARD LIFE, WROTE OFF 2 CARS FIRST WAS A AUDI 100, LAST GUY WAS FRENCH GUY HE DROVE AROUND A BEND ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRAIGHT INTO R.H.S HE BROKE HIS LEG! HE HAD TO FLY HOME AS HIS RENAULT ESPACE WENT TO THE SCRAP YARD. NEW WHEEL AND TYRE , BUMPER, STEERING ARM, WING ,HUB SORTED HER. O IT DROVE HOME Smile

.TOWS EVERY DAY 6 DAYS A WEEK FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS WHEN MY MATE HAD IT AND WITH ME ALSO CARS VANS BOXS TIPPER TRAILER AND A GOOD FUE TIMES TRACTORS!!
IF IT STOPS OR WONT START GET THE VX SHE WILL PULL IT,I EVEN HAD IT TAKEN OFF ME BY THE LAW FOR TOWING WAY OVER THE WEIGHT LIMIT OF THE TRAILER AND THE VX OOPS Embarassed

EVERY 4000 MILES OIL 10W40 AND A TOYOTA OIL FILTER THIS IS A MUST. EVERY 6 MONTHS AIR AND DIESEL FILTER AND EVERY 8 FILLS 5LT OF PETROL TO A FULL TANK. EVERY YEAR GEAR BOX AND DIFF OILS GL5. O AND BIG ENDS OR HEAD GASKET NEVER NEVER DONE.
I HAVE TAKEN IT OFF THE ROAD FOR FUE DAYS TO DO SOME WORK BRAKES ECT THE 7TH CAM BELT DOING THIS ONE EARLY ITS TEST TIME .
TOO BE FAIR NOW ITS GETTING SMOKEY AFTER TICK OVER AND ON START UP IN THE MORNINGS WINDOWS ARE LAZY IT SLIPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR AND SOME WIRING PROBLEMS NOT MUCH HEAD LIGHTS ONLY WORK ON LHS WHEN THEY WANT. BUT SOME TIMES IT WONT START IT WONT SWICH OVER TO 24VOLTS TO START.DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD GO MAD AND DO ALL THE WORK TO IT OR JUST TEST IT FOR THIS YEAR AND AND LET HER BE THEN WE SAY THIS EVERY YEAR Very Happy

SELL IT FOR THE HARD CORE OFF ROAD GUYS. OR TOP GEAR Laughing

PARTS VERY HARD TO GET 2ND HAND IN IRELAND, I COULD WRITE FOR AGES ABOUT THE VX . IT JUST WONT DIE. SO HERE TO THE BEST BUILT JEEPS IN THE WORLD AND CARS WONT HAVE ANY OTHER MAKE . BEST OF LUCK TO YE ALL.

aroscow · Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:57 Post subject:

Welcome to the forum.

Great write up!

Am curious - why the 5 litres of petrol every 8th tank? I've been adding a glug of ATF to each tank and thats made her run a lot quiter and smoother (got the tip from the lcool Australian forum)..

In my opinion don't let her die, she's been to good to you. A few quid and she'll be back to her former glory.

Awesome machines.
_________________
HDJ80, BFG AT's, grooved discs, OME 850/860's

Supercruiser80 · * Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Posts: 46 Location: Dundalk, Ireland

mines just after changing to 170000miles.... changed the bebs today for acl's and cycl no.2 bearing shell was tottaly destroyed.... all pitted and huge lumps missing.... i was told by 2 mechanics to 'leave well enough alone' and 'is it knocking'.... and 'That engines a sweet as a nut dont bother' the were surprised and i would advise any1 to do so if not done already....