That was exactly my recommendation, great choice 👍

Hi, there are still available plastic covers for the sunroof. I installed mine today 😊. I'll share the part numbers after 1-2 hours. You can search them and find dealers who have genuine parts for 80 series.

J'ai aussi une infiltration d'eau à cet endroit. Dans mon cas le coin du pare brise n'est plus collé. Essaie de pousser sur le coin de l'intérieur pour voir si il bouge.

You"s were just unlucky ,,my defender has 400,000 mile on it .and pulls 3ton trailers often,on big tyres too ,

the only problem with that little beauty is the petrol engine do 8 to 10 mpg the rest of it looks fantastic condition for its unloved age i supose the extreme heat kills the plastics and god dam horrible sunroofs best get subscribed for this one

Once you have fixed the”secrets” you will look at it with a different mindset

Wow your defender is just too heavy that's why you are having these problem, you are putting a lot of stress on the engine and transmission when you go off rode don't forget you have 4 people in the car plus luggage plus water plus extra fuel 😗😗😗😗

I switched to a set of Rubitrek tires for my V8 4Runner this past spring and have really enjoyed them so far.

I have to say that I’m not sure that I’d class a transmission problem that allowed you to drive the landy for an additional 1.5hrs as a breakdown. You made it. I have a similar age 110 puma and drive it all over Africa, it’s never left me stranded (but it is pretty much stock) like any old vehicle it has its maintenance issues. I also have a 1997 90 300TDi also stock - it has been incredible given the abuse it gets. I can understand why you want a second vehicle as backup, I also think I understand why you got a Toyota 80 ‘fixer upper’ - it is going to be great for the youtube channel fixing it up And comparing the vehicles - great for content. But for people without a YT channel, I would go for something newer, with good parts and support in the country you are in. For overlanding, you can give up some of the extreme off road ability for durability and peace of mind

Fix the Defender and sell the Toyota. Remember, every breakdown just adds to the adventure. 👍

Finally a great Truck! Not only iam coming from a Defender Td4 i do also have a LC80 and 60Series...never missed my Defender again..since Toyotas!🎉

It does not seem too serious, everything seems to still work. It sounds like an axle noise, from the frequency.

My son has a RHD Landcruiser 80 series (diesel) and it also leaks water on the same side as yours. His does not have the sunroof. It could be rust under the windscreen rubbers/trim if not the drain tube for the sunroof. I hope the ‘Cruiser works out well for you.

So congrats again on the 80, but few things its your first 80! Mine is a 91 even older factory TD 5spd MT no leaks its a Vx HDJ81 (81 is JDM) 80 designation is other regions in the world..! Factory lockers are over rated and you probably paid way more than you need to, you even say its never been off road, the factory lockers servo is expensive to repair if it goes, they do! I have LSD only and do real off road and never have I need lockers! I pull out people, lockers are only valuable for 2 reasons! You know when to use them and how to use them! 2: If you wheel hard enough to use them and in a 80s thats allot further than most 4wd are capable of unless you are rock crawling vs jeeps with 40” tires! Factoy lockers are seriously overrated. Until you want to sell it then the magpies will be attracted to it and again never use them! Which is worse than not knowing how to use them! I have mentioned this before fix the little things, yes the vents are weak and brittle after 30years! Remember 30years! But once you refresh these parts its another 30years of life! You wont get that in any new car! 100%

The water leak is likely to be from the sunroof drain

Little problems with relatively easy fixes, yes you bought a nearly 30 year old 4x4, you will come accross some worn out things, things that come with age. Buy a second hand vehicle and have some issues to fix, buy a new one and you pay the PRICE for not having those niggly little things. Nothing major, as long as the driveline is in good condition it will get you where you want to go. BTW, the tubes on the sun roof that gets rid of water might have come off at the top, there is two, one left, one on the right, maybe blocked, not a big problem. Old plastics break and tyres wear out, they do!? And yes the HZ is not like a CRD frugal with fuel or quick but it wont ever stop if you do your oil and filter changes every 5000km. If your thinking about a turbo for the thing to get uphil a bit faster, DO NOT go over 9-10 psi, rather 8psi and fit new bottem end and big end bearings, maybe some new piston rings? I wish you a very good trip.

I don’t know if you have junk yards in your country but I have bought a few cars from them and the one good thing about that is the only surprise you can get that the vehicle is not as bad as you thought it was. If you don’t know what a junk yard is I’ll bet the guy working on your Land Rover knows where one is. That could be a interesting field trip for you guys if your into old cars.

No secret the windshield rubber gasket is worn out and needs replacing. Or the drainage tubes from the sunroof are clogged . Great truck but very old. Good luck.

All vehicles sunroof will leak if drains are clogged, an easy repair, i love older offroad vehicles i own 9 vehicles from a 1988 325is bmw a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 2500hd 6.0 v8, a 2005 jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon LJ has a supercharger installed, a 06 jeep commander, i love my 07 toyota fj cruiser 6 speed manual i installed a Magnuson supercharger buit into a overland vehicle, gas mileage sucks sense installed 35x12.50x18 Mickey Thompson mtz baja tires, i also own 2 land rovers a 07 lr3 also overland build a 04 D2 im currently building really love thisone no air suspension, i did install a 4inch terrafirma lift kit and much more into another overland build , my favorite toy is my rare 09 h3t alpha hummer truck gm built 5000 from 09- 10 only 400 was 5.3 v8 engine mine is one of the v8 also a overland built , the newest vehicle that already 8 years old is my 2017 Mercedes benz sprinter van 3.0 170 with 300k on the odometer im building into a van life camper van , yes i have too many but i got all cheap e except for hummer cost me 29k the land rover lr3 was 1100.00 my 04 land rover discovery ll was 600.00 got sprinter for 4300.00 these 3 i brought off of copart auction but when you add auction fees and transport the price gose up but still all cash no notes to bank the toyota fj cruiser is a 6 speed is what caught my attention i paid 7500.00 i can sell it probably get over 40k easy on bring a trailer auction site , i just watched a 04 D2 sell for 45k with 140k on odometer, as you know toyota holds its value and very reliable my toyota has 244k on it's odometer and i installed the Magnuson supercharger due to the build and xtra weight she fat and heavy a normal fj cruiser 19 gallon tank gets you 260 to 300 miles before empty mine barely 200 for a Toyota that's real badbut all wheel drive doesn't help ok enough of rambling and enjoy your new project depending on how you build it will determine when selling how much you get there is always someone looking to buy what you have mine are for keeps i really enjoy something nobody driving in today's time and make awesome without car notes good luck in your journey 😊

2 things. the roof rack holes will corrade and water will get in there and also the sunroof drain on each side. you can got compressed air and blow out with a help of a metal coat hanger. I own a 1996 and 1997 and this is usually. my 1997 i just removed the rack and had a body shop weld in new sheet metal on the roof and had it repainted. It looks perfect and no holes now.

Usted parece vivir en el mundo de fantasia e ignorancia total, que pretende encontrar en un vehículo de 28 años ?? Me llama la atención que sea tan quejica viendo de un Land Rover

So you've replaced your defender with a heap of rubbish with loads of problems , well done.

On a aussi ce genre de fuite sur notre volvo xc90, les tubes d'évacuation d'eau du toit ouvrant se bouchent. Il ont besoins d'un petit nettoyage. Bon courage 😊😊

🎉 parabéns pelo compra gosto muito dessa camioneta o ano de frabicar carro muito bons eu tenho uma pajero sportv6 3.0

Clickbait nonsense. I’ve never owned a single Toyota that leaked. It’s just bad luck for you. All cars cannot sustain excessive abuse forever. Old plastic breaking is not uncommon for any manufacturer and tyres are consumable. The reason Toyota has a good name is that they don’t break often and even when they do, they are easy and cheap to repair.

HZJ80 ?

It’s not your Landy’s fault! Fix it, make the change and move on. Don’t give up on her. You will lose all your audience as well. Be loyal to your beautiful landy!

Good, but over-rated.

Glückwunsch zum Cruiser. Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen. Kuckt mal im Buschtaxi vorbei ist ein Deutschsprachiges Toyota 4x4 Forum . Viele Grüße aus Berlin Sven

Congrats for the new LC!

That’s a nice Landcruiser for sure,Falken tires seems to be great and probably will be the brand I’m going to mount on my Hilux when the BFG’s are done 🤪 leakage is probably coming from the sunroof drainage as already said so should be an easy fix, old car but so easy to maintain and parts are everywhere available probably, less noise, more comfort and more capable to do everything you want from a car💯👍🏻

J'ai un LC 100 de 1998 : toujours dehors sans protection, car trop haut ( 2.48m) pour rentrer dans mon garage, aucune fuite.Le tien, est-il équipé d'un toit ouvrant ?

I think, a HD80 is the best overlander ever made.

I always assume I’ll need to spend $1,500 min on a used vehicle.

The leak is probably from the drainage tubes from the sun roof, they tend to clog or break apart in a car this old. Have fun! 🙂

cleen sunroof water drainage..... !!!!!!!!!

Toyota is perfect.

Do I get it right? The temp normally is between 78 and 88 C° , on average 82°C? What is the max temp you reached on hill climbing fully loaded or digging through soft sand? Can you read the oil temp as well? What brand and model is the OBD dongel, guess BT connected the mobile app, pls? Perhaps, I upgrade my 2.4 TDCi Transit Puma in my Camping Car (2008) , which runs still fine, after replacing head gasket at 4TSD km ( now 110TKM). Our 109 S3 (1984), 200TDi swap, runs hot under load, but this may be due to the TD5 intercooler in front of the radiator, which is the oil-water combined one. Ventilation is done by a Kenlowe 2-stage sucker.

Hi, I didn't want to shout it and I kept my fingers crossed, but I kind of predicted that your Defender would screw up. When you put all these modifications on the Toyota, you will see how happy you will be. Toyota is great, but every car has its limits. You'll see, and I wouldn't criticize the good old Defender too much. When we drive off-road, I pull those Toyotas out of trouble. Otherwise, one hour at an authorized Toyota service center costs 200 Euros in Iceland. I don't know how much👍👍 in the USA. Have a safe trip Mrs. Toyota and a nice Christmas.👍🙌👋

Very noteworthy point made buying a petrol/gasoline auto vehicle - fuel is cheap in the USA and Toyotas are thirsty, this would be a negative in most other countries especially where infrastructure is limited. Roll on Off Road Family. 👏🏻

hi nice trip, were can i find the track

Your diff failed because: 1. you overloaded your vehicle, and 2. That OEM P38 diff head was weaker than the Salisbury model.

Marry Christmas guys stay safe and warm.

OMG, nooooo😢

if u want to go to the bush, take a land rover, if you want to come back, take a Toyota !!!

Those welds are rough.

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Ganz ehrlich… ihr habt die Kiste einfach schlichtweg kaputt getunt… Natürlich ist das Mist auf der Tour Probleme zu bekommen, hatten wir aber alle mit unseren Defendern. Wenn ihr so eine Tour macht, dann immer beim Standard bleiben und bitte macht nicht aus jeder kleinen Reparatur solch einen Zirkus… Viel Spaß auf der Tour und liebe Grüße nach Kanada..

I wonder what percentage of viewers and subscribers to channels like these do so because they are Land Rover / Toyota / Jeep owners and are interested in seeing what others do with a vehicle like theirs. I certainly fall into that category, and I suspect a lot of others do, too.

Some convert it to a BMW gearbox with adaptor plate stronger better puma gearbox have failed at 30 thousand miles love your chanel though all the best take care