I think it's pot luck with most aftermarket starters. Some will outlast the OEM part and some will be like your experience. A cheap spare in tbe drawer is not a bad idea in my opinion.

Thank you my friend, it's great to see that my content is reaching as far as you there in Venezuela.

If you have/had the same issue I had, there is absolutely no need to remove the transmission at all. Your vehicle must be suffering from another problem.

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject Sorry, I was being sarcastic with the trans removal comment. My similar problem is with a 100 series, and I was stumped with how to get to the transmission linkage. I can only access two of the four bolts required to remove it through the large circular hole when the centre console is removed. Your video jumped straight to the unit when it was out of the car, and the only way I could find to do that on the 100 was to undo the cross-member and lower the whole transmission assembly. So, basically you didn't show what I was looking for, so I have to assume it's much easier on the 80 Series?

@@78Bonne Everything was accessed through the hole in the floor pan tunnel except for the one nut that needs to be put onto the balljoint that fastens the push pull rod to the lever on the transfer case. I do however have an 80 series which might not be the same. My technical content tends to be 80 series sprcific.

For a guy as cash strapped as I am, this is my only option. But as they say: "Desperation is the mother of all invention" It is very handy to have experience in many disciplines though, it can save you a fortune!

Hi there Yes it would, the solenoid is part of the starter motor.

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject thanks. my alternator bout 5 years old...so hopefully not too worn! also checking the volts that arrive at the starter incase of 30+ years of wire degraduation..... 🙂

My pleasure bud, any bearing and seal place should be able to sort you out.

Yes I had also never heard of this problem and did not even consider looking at the shock mounts until I had run out of other options.

Thank you for your comment Paul, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately the only experience I have with 33" tyres is this one set of KUMHOs and they were pretty much poked when I got them too. You may be right about tread patterns and rubber compounds but I definitely think that the slightly different ratio helps. As soon as finances allow I will be purchasing a set of 33s to go on the 15"rims if for no other reason than I think they look amazing. The added lateral stability that the +/- 6" wider track (due to the 2" wider wheels combined with the -44 offset rims) makes is also very welcome! Thanks again for your input!

Hi Chris. Thank you for your comment! Yes as an electrician myself I agree with you, u fortunately I have not yet found a suitable fuse holder but when I do I will absolutely fuse that cable. Until then I have taken every precaution I can to protect it. So it is i. A sleeve and cable tied so that it can't move. 👍🏼

Thanks for the comment, much apreciated! My carpets are not original so not sure about that. I did not have to remove mine though.

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject I’m just about to do the same thing. Did you unbolt the selector from underneath the car or down through the hole in the floor?

@@mrdami6 I did everything through the hole in the floor except to attach the linkage to the gear box.

It really surprised me when I calculated my fuel economy. It wasn't just a small improvement either! The improvement was huge.

I am happy that I could offer some value and to have helped you to solve your problem. Let me know how you get along. 👍🏼

Let me know if you come right.

That's great, I am happy you got the advice you needed. 👍🏼

Ivan I ordered the contact from Toyota in Edenvale. If you are in the Edenvale area and need some help, just give me a shout. I would be glad to help, it's not a big job at all.

I don't know the fiat but I woukd open the solenoidcand look for a similar problem. My guess is that it has similar contacts with similar wear issues. When cold the tolerances are tight enough to jam the solenoid in the closed position. Obviously once it gets a little heat from the warm engine those tolerances ooen up just enough not to jam the contact.

Thanks so much for reply. I did opened it and turn points just around and clean it months ago. I surely wil take it out again and consentrate on cold and check it carefully THANKS LOT 👍😉

@@g.j.dutoit4447 My pleasure my friend, I hope you get the issue sorted out. 🤞

Not at all. Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the thick positive wire from its terminal on the starter. Disconnect the solenoid wire, or should I say unplug it. There are two or three bolts going either into or through the bellhousing flange, remove them. The starter will basically fall out.

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProjectI wish it fell out - i think mine is a different vehical design (1997 3.0TD 5 SPEED , UK edition ) - i did it this afternoon and it has to come out from the top , no way to come out the bottom or through the wheel arch where i had to go in to loosen the nuts and unclip the connection - also a huge pain as theres no space to get your hands in , but there a bunch of lines , cables and brackets in the way on top to wrestle it through and i snagged off a brake hose from the metal line - ill be putting it back in tmrw as rain stopped play today - on a good note i did replace the parts easily and the old one looked just like yours , worn down to nothing on one side and the other side was perfect still , im going to do a video of the removal/install problems

@@SAXONWARLORD1000AD Wow I didn't even know the 80 came in a 3.0 at all. Glad you did get it right in the end, well done.

My friend I wishI could help you with this but I have never done this myself. I hope you come right.

Happy I could help! 👊

Hi there It sounds like your 1st gear synchro mesh is worn out. It is quite a common thing on the cruiser gear boxes. Mine also does the same with 1st and second gear.

It's an absolute pleasure my friend.

Hi Juandre. I did not know it but mine is actually missing the lower rubber boot. The lower boot slips over the gear lever stub (quite a difficult fit) All mine has is the big upper boot that covers both gear levers. I only found out later that there is supposed to be another boot under the top boot which acts as a dust cover. But to answer your questions, the upper boot is just held down to the floor with a few screws. Remover the screws and the boot is free. I did not totally remove the top boot but worked through the gap made by lifting the rear edge up. That selector unit does not bolt to the transfer case at all, it bolts to a flat pedestal on top of the rear of the gearbox. This pedestal is not open to the internals of the gearbox so there are no gaskets at all. The selector unit is totally separate from the workings of the gearbox and links to the transfer case with a pushrod. I hope I have answered your questions. If you still need to know anything more, feel free to ask.

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject thanks alot for reply, also just got an 80 now, 2h to 4h is working with no effort but impossible to lift and move to N an 4L,first video I came to explaining what could be wrong, hope to see more vids.

@@jaundre6996 No problem mate, glad to help. Here is a link to another video by someone more famous than me on the same subject. Ruthy shows the lower boot that I am missing. I would strongly suggest that you fit that lower boot if it is missing since it is what stands between the sand an water and the nice oily or greasy shaft. I will be ordering one for sure now that I know about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oorQqqOlbseGjM0

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject took it apart tonight, took of boot sprayed a bit of WD40 and there it goes, thanks alot for video, without it it would have probably ended at mechanics, asking me a fortune for something as simple. Any advice on suspension and lifts?

@@jaundre6996 I am very happy to have been able to save you a few bucks! My aim is to do everything on my vehicle myself. I already know the electrical system very well too after spending a long time tracing a fault that ended up not being a fault at all. 😜 I am busy right now with a video on the correct way to set up your suspension as well as your steering geometry after lifting it. It's not as simple as you might think...

Hi Hilda It has become an obsession of mine to go back and visit the old base Elundu even though there is very little left to see there. I just have to go back. Unfortunately finances don't allow it at the moment but I am hoping that by July/August nest year I will be able to put together a trip.

It ws an absolute pleasure my friend. Mine is still as free as a well oiled machine. :-)

Gelukkig is ek ook n sparky. N goeie sparky ook na my mening. 😁 www.blogger.com/blog/page/edit/2199602116292901579/8387813490179987674

Dankie maat maar nadat ek weggewys was by Vioolsdrif was my gees n bietjie platgeslaan. Dit kon soveel beter gewees het.

Net so!

Thanks Paul, I will give it a try. I know from my experiences painting aircraft that you don't even bring silicone near the plane when it's being prepped for paint. Silicone is terrible when it comes to that. You just can't get rid of it.

My epos is: [email protected] Stuur gerus email. Ek gaan n cover laat maak vir die light bar wat kan toe zip.

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject Ok, nou net e-pos geantwoord .... hoop dit gaan deur. Johan

Thanks! 😃

26 field Bethlehem in 1986 and 25 field operational area 1987

Glad to have you along for the ride Alex!

Dis die enigste tyd dat ek die trip kan doen my maat. Ek was in 1987 daar van middel December 1986 tot Dec 1987 en kan nie onthou dat dit so sleg was nie. Ek kan onthou hoe ons n paar keer die paaie in dioe reen moes vee maar daar was geen vloeding nie. Ons kyk wat gebeur... :-)

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject Ek was natuurlik gelukkig dat ek elke keer voor die reën seisoen grens dienste gedoen het. Met my terug besoeke aan Ovamboland was die April Mei toere die beste. Kontak die Namibië Okahandja basis voor julle besoek. Dit sal dit maklik maak die Ovamboland en Rundu plekke en die kaplyn te besoek as hulle julle verwag anders kan die teleurstellings groot wees as hulle toegang weier.

@@fiatunonewsletter6782 Baie dankie vir die advies my maat. Kan jy asseblioef vir my n email stuur aan die adres in die beskrywing, ek het n paar vrae.

@@The_ElunduExpeditionProject E-pos is goed. Hier is my blog link. Op die regterkant bo is 'n kontak blokkie. Vul dit in en dit kom direk na my e-pos. Ek sal terug antwoord dan het ons kommunikasie. unotournewsletter.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_22.html

Baie dankie my maat. Ek moes al lank al begin het met die kanaal videos maar is erg besig met ander goed ook. Sal van nou af meer videos begin maak van die hele proses van die cruiser regkry vir die trip en n ander verassing wat kom. Staan by! :-)