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Just in passing, does it do this in reverse as well? How about when you're in low range? Ever had the drive shafts greased?
IdahoDoug
Thanks
And you can always cruise the Wal-Mart parking lot and ask an owner if they are thinking of trading in on a new one. Sometimes that triggers the new car reflex if they know they have an easy sale of their old one.
Steve, Host
I let friends and relatives know I'm interested in buying a certain vehicle. You never know.
Good Luck.
JustBob.
The local Toytota dealer maintenance department has limited (can you say no) experience with the V8 as they only sell 2-3 LCs per year. Quite frankly, I'm hesitant to have them experiment on mine. I've considered taking it to the Lexus dealership as I'm sure they got greater experience with the V8.
However, I've surfed into some websites that essentially recommend "wait till it breaks" with the V8. The theory? No engine damage is expected if the belt breaks because the valves and pistons by design cannot physically contact each other.
Anybody been down this path before?
Be sure and read the post Hicaira had 2-3 weeks ago.
Be sure and read the post Hicaira had 2-3 weeks ago.
grantchstr: My shifter handle gets hot as yours does. Maybe common trait in early landcruisers(?)
joeeblow1
: Just had IM done. Good suggestion on checking cat-converter. Thank you for that suggestion on lc contacts in Wassila
IdahoDoug
That's an interesting maintenance guide. I think it would be great for the avg guy trying to estimate cost of ownership or something. I prefer the several-levels-down detail of my factory manual if you're the type who'll actually DO this work, of course. Nice find.
IdahoDoug
I have a '96 450LX, same problem and it is really annoying. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Good luck,
fj100
I need some advice here. I am in a situation where my current truck is about to die, and I need to replace it. I was originally interested in the Lexus GX470 because it has some pretty impressive gear such as Torsen center diff., Kinetic Dynamic Suspension and A-Trac. However, starting to feel slightly pressured, I'm beginning to look at the Cruiser. Now, my question to you is...what would you choose and why? Please only constructive comments would be sincerely appreciated.
Thanks in advance..
Regards,
fj100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14946&- amp;item=3047809635
I'm sure you know that the LX and GX are essentially "souped up" Land Cruisers and 4Runners, respectively. I got in a 2003 LX470 recently an, other then a re-designed center console (mostly for style and to fit the NAV system), and maybe a few relatively insignificant features, it was basically the same thing as my LC.
The real difference, IMHO, is the service. Loaner cars and not sitting in a busy service department waiting room fighting with Grandma and Grandpa to get their Camry serviced have real value, to me. That's an intangible, but it wasn't worth the 8,000 upcharge for the LX 470.
Hope this helps.
Any advice appreciated!!
rcman
Thanks! I'm looking to augment my stable.
Mark