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Just had the same thing happen to me. As you'll notice, there is a gang of switches on the driver's side and it is bought as a module. I had a similar problem with the switch and the entire unit had to be replaced at $250.
Comments? I'm hoping for an early to mid 90s model.
Thanks!
thanks.
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/newbie/newbie100.htm
The one line answer is that '93 to '97 rigs are recommended, but look for head gasket failure on '95 to '97.
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Drivetrain thump is very common.
Regards,
fj100
Can anyone explain the difference between an 80 and a 100 for me? I'm in the market for solid axles, coil springs and hopefully lockers. I want around a '93 to '95. What's my best choice?
I drive a Rover now and use it extensively offroad. I want to replace my wife's ride with something bigger and cushier but with "similar" capability. We're in snow and snot half the year and 4WD is really important here. She loves the taught, solid feel of the Rover and I'm hoping to find that in the TLC as well. I want something that will last nearly forever.
Comments? Remember this is HER ride, so it has to be user-friendly. But I want it as simple as possible and I want it to be tough. I'm considering another Rover for her, but my kids are big enough now they don't fit the back seat well. The added wheelbase of the TLC seems to fit the ticket, as does its offroad ability.
Only problem I have is the cup-holder cover has come off... screws loosened. Noticed that in a lot of the test drives I've taken. The way the hinge works, I don't see any way to screw it back on without taking the console apart. Any quick tricks to getting that done?
Thanks again.
As far as the 100 vs 80 question, the 80 is the front and rear solid axle but only 6 cyl., the 100 is the one for your wife IMO, it has the IFS for better ride and the 8cyl for quiet effortless power. The 80 is built like a tank and has quite a following but in my opinion is under powered and noisy when accelerating. Both have center and rear locker options. 100 came out in 98, I bought a 99 and love it. Good luck.
I feel the ideal year for value and features would be a '94 with factory lockers and the third seat package. Look at Christo's site for things to check, of course. And don't worry about the 4.5 being underpowered compared to your Rover. Toyota's ad for this new engine in Australia back then was that the new LandCruiser 6 had more torque at idle than the Rover V8's peak. Rover threatened legal action, but was rebuffed.
If you like the way your Rover drives, you'll LOVE the way the 80 drives. Get some used steel Toyota Sequioa wheels for winter use up there. Plenty of those around.
IdahoDoug
Now I'm also considering upgrading my wife's ride another direction. If not the TLC then I'm thinking a Mercedes E420. Those things are built like urban tanks and they're big enough to carry plenty of kids. I sort of hate the baggage that comes along with a Mercedes (snooty/rich) but for the money you're buying a lot of solid engineering.
We went up on Byron glacier climbing last Thursday. Take a look here:
http://www.nanuq.net/Troop215/byronglacier2003/byronglacier2003.h- - tm
Ice is blue for much the same reason that water is blue — it absorbs a bit more of the red-frequency part of light that shines on it than it does the blue.
Poke a hole in snow or ice and look down it. You'll see blue-green light because the emerging light has bounced around through many snow-particle passages. At each snow collision, the snow absorbs more red than blue. Eventually, the reflected light is noticeably blue. The white light fades to blue as it bops its way out. The deeper the ice hole, the bluer the returning light.
Thanks again.
Last weekend, I went up to explore a route for possible connection to a remote trail south of Banff, BC. We were unable to make a connection due to a dusting of snow that made route finding difficult. But we had two grizzly encounters that scared the crap out of us (no sidearms allowed in Canada!), and that made it memorable.
Later,
Doug
Your outing sounds about perfect! I haven't run across any bears in a couple months... must be getting fat and happy for winter. We were up Byron glacier last week and never even saw any wolves! I think I posted a link to some pics a few messages back.
IdahoDoug
Nanuq, What a picture of the ice, very dramatic. I now have a new must see item on my list. Thanks!
Bryan
I have a 1996 LX450 with 96K. The cost will be $980.
This same dealership changed two other seals within the past 3-4months to stop oil leaks. I did not notice any leaks until recently since they
changed the other seals.
Any thoughts, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Seriously, a drop of oil on the garage floor means nearly nothing. Land Rover North America went to huge lengths to control leaks before penetrating the North American market... the rest of the world just doesn't care about it like we do. In the big scheme of things, you'd get a lot more enjoyment out of spending that Grover on a ski weekend somewhere.
Just my $.02 -Bob
Also, my '98 seemed much quieter than the '03 (even after undercoating '03 LC with sound proofing undercoat). Could it be the 18" Bridgestone Dueler H/T's? (I had Yokohama Geolander's on my '98 LC). Or, is it maybe the front wheel wells that seem to be much less enclosed/insulated than my '98?
Any thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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IdahoDoug
Also, Michelins would definitely be my preference over Bridgestones (even my '98's OEM Dunlops seemed better than what I got on '03). I don't understand Toyota's philosophy in putting such low grade tires on LC's. They are ranked 59th out of 67 tires (see following link : http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/highwayas.jsp).
Thanks again,
Marc
1. Does the 98-03 TLC timing belt have ‘Zero Clearance’ or Not. In other words, if I continue to drive and it breaks, will severe engine damage occur?
More specifically I would like to hear from owners that actually have changed theirs.
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Has anyone else encountered this issue and if so, how was it fixed. My initial reaction was that it is the speedometer or tachometer cable, but I'm not sure.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have not had mine changed yet, I am at 77k miles on a '99. The recommended change interval is 80k or 90k.
fj100
So, the technician said he would call Toyota on Monday to confirm his analysis and meanwhile said this was just an annoyance I'll have to live with.
I will not jump to negative conclusion on Toyota or the new LC, but I am very dubious of the whole thing (especially since my '98 LC went 5 years without as much as a bulb going out on it - superb vehicle).
If anyone else has this noise/slight-vibration on '03 (or '04) please reply so I can stop losing sleep over this.
Thanks in advance,
Marc
Anyhow, to be continued....
The engine now has 121,000 miles on it. I think it is asking for better fuel from now on. BTW, the highest grade fuel we have here is 90 octane, due to the altitude (3500 + feet).
As far as stump pulling goes, traction was still a problem. 3/4 tires just dug in. I, however, was not stuck, and easily climbed right out.
I stopped by a dealer last week and a salesman said "maybe in a week." They still had a couple of 03's.
Bob.