The Toyota Landcruiser Owners Club

4runner · Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 16:30 Post subject:

nice pics

reminds me of an area I used to mountain bike in, Western peak district, Monsal Head / Bakewell area
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garystockton · Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 16:56 Post subject:

Glad you finally got to find out - like I've been saying - stick on the right tyres and it's a whole different ball game in the 120 Laughing

uk_vette · Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 18:43 Post subject:

14all_and_all41 · *** Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 189 Location: Aberdeen

I would probably advise taking some basic maintenenace tool's, tow rope's, first aid kits, fire extingushers, water etc. Also perhaps some of the easier servicable components, i.e. air filter's and definately a few fuel filters (tools to remove) incase you come across dodgy fuel on your travels etc. Even also some general fix it's, tie wraps, duck tape, jubilee's, radwell, fuses, I guess the list could go on and on.

I think if you search Ewan McGregor's long way down may be able to offer some expriences and help, but you would only need to take 1/2 of what they did to support their Patrol's Surprised

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dannyson · **** Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 448 Location: Cornwall

How tough are they? ..... sun roof seal warped - then jammed sun roof (total strip out required) / failed water pump / failed AC Shocked

and thats just from keeping it on UK roads with only 47,000 miles on the clock! Take it to Africa / Iceland?? - the only Iceland I would take it to is the one in the town centre!!! Confused

uk_vette · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 10:09 Post subject:

dannyson · **** Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 448 Location: Cornwall

SELL IT?

After spending all this money on it!! - at least I know its history ... allbeit not good.

Its probably only worth around £8,000 - if that - so its worth more to me - especially as I've had it from new! Rolling Eyes

I might as well run it until warranty direct won't cover me any more/too expensive. Wink

and then down the scrap yard .... Confused

marlot · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 14:53 Post subject:

uk_vette · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 15:32 Post subject:

Yea, put muds on,

we can have a ' 120 day '

Whopeee !!!!!!!!!

14all_and_all41 · *** Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 189 Location: Aberdeen

I'm in a bit of a pickle to comment on reliability, my engines coming out this week for my knocking noise, 03 LC5 with 40Kmls.

The only thing that's keeping my spirits up is I've had about 7 LC's and this is the first to give me a major headache and the Toyota dealer I've found seems to be a complete breath of fresh air, I hope it all comes good in the end and my faith is restored, fingers crossed currently.

Certainly for the trip your planning, the choice is clear.