OMG! THE GEARBOX! What have I done? NEW LIFE for a 20-Yr OLD LAND CRUISER part-10

What a mess the transfer gearbox is! And I also summarise the build as it now stands. Season-2 of this series will run soon.
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[@loganholmberg2295]

lol you already have it apart for the reverse gear so replacing the fifth gear probably didn't add much to the cost of the thing. I imagine most of the cost of it was the labour. Ouch. Good thing you got a Sponsor on your build. I know people probably trash you for it but making your vids ain't cheap and I understand the pain of working for yourself with no business you work for covering the expenses. I think a lot of people forget this is not just a hobby/vacation for you. It's how you support your family. Speaking of which when is the next time you make a vid with your wife? I find the banter between you two makes your vids even more enjoyable. lol.

[@Bubbles12345-cat]

It does! I ❤ Gwen. She's always game for anything☺👍

[@GregPalmer2]

What a great clip to teach new four wheel drivers what to look for in a vehicle,i purchased a land rover county diesel a few years ago and did exactly the same thing as you, except i did all the work. The 1986 land rover 4bd1 diesel cost me $4000 AU,it end up costing me approx 30,000,i reconditioned the gearbox,transfer box,diffs,cv joints,HTE axles,33s km2 tyres, front and rear elockers,aluminum full roof rack,arb bullbar,runva 13000lb winch,brown davis auxiliary tank. Was it worth it,well i drive around with a grin on my face so yes. Enjoy my adventure friend.

[@KevinJamesMcAuley]

Greg Palmer it looks great too mate.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

I have run an automotive repair shop for a few decades. I know this will cost an amazing amount with all of this restoration. When it comes to vehicles I love, I go ahead and throw thousands into their proper restoration. It hurts once, but gives me great memories and excitement for years without trouble. I'm disabled now and am doing a restoration of a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero (Pajero). They are not popular in the USA and very expensive. But, it's so comfortable for me, I'll spend the cash. Nothing here that's new is that comfortable or robust. It's a big job, but it will be worth it. Just like you're Toyota.

[@guri131]

They don't make them like that anymore. Have a Mk2 myself

[@HoosierDaddy_]

@@guri131 * you are speaking truth!

[@R.E.HILL_]

He took one look at this project, did the math, and told himself I'm gonna retire on this... (the mechanic that is..)

[@patrickstevens7786]

Don't.worry. You have a competent mechanic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stormrider1119]

My favorite KZbin series springs a new video. Tremendous. Time for a coffee, feet up and watch. Thanks APW!

[@khaleddoulami1808]

Still that part is a way better than the piece of wood ( cut from a shovel’s hand) that i found fitted on my V8 Cayenne’s water pump instead of a thermostat !! Not talking about all the other surprising discoveries found later 🤯 Well done with the channel i am a big fan from Tunisia 🇹🇳 Moving to Toyota 80 or a 105 ( still don’t know ) as soon as i sell the one i have now ! And willing to meet one day maybe !

[@patrickstevens7786]

Don't worry.You have a competent mechaniic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicolaslorenzo9654]

So much to learn as always. Thanx Uncle Andrew

[@orouchard]

I love the new nickname “Uncle Andrew”. Can we use it from today onwards?

[@nicolaslorenzo9654]

Lol I'm sure Uncle Andrew won't mind

[@4xoverland]

I've been called worse :-)

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

I’m a bit late but, removing the constant 4wd was a very common conversion here in Australia on the 80 series supposedly to save fuel and wear and tear as it stops the whole front diff assembly from turning including the front tail shaft. It was very popular for cars that did a lot of highway or city driving. Read most. It essentially turned the driveline back into a 60 series. The kit came with the free wheeling hubs and a replacement spool to replace the centre diff spool. You centre diff modification was no emergency repair, whoever did this knew exactly what he was doing and was just saving money by replacing the spool with a shaft. You can still buy the conversion kits new for between $500 and $600 AUD plus fitting. A lot of people didn’t really understand the system and while yes you get constant 4x4 you are still at the mercy of the diffs. So if you get your Land Cruiser and jack up one wheel what happens? Like any other open diff all the drive goes to the wheel with the least amount of traction, the one in the air, UNLESS you hit the button to lock the centre diff. Bear in mind though that the centre diff lock simply locks the front and rear diffs together but both of those diffs are open so if you drop say the passengers side into a muddy ditch and lose traction on the front and rear passenger side wheels then your going nowhere. This can be mitigated by having a limited slip diff in the rear or the better option of diff locks. I hope this helps. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Very interesting, learned alot about gearboxes, thank you Andrew and Paul

[@jezswallow9801]

Great Vlog again. I could watch all of these back to back so don't be too long posting the next one as I need my fix!

[@gregholding9483]

Andrew, I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. Your unfortunate pain is teaching us all a great deal about our own vehicles. Keep up the good work

[@cruiseroutdoors0786]

I think I spotted it at the drags with that gear welded up 😜, it’s looking good Andrew.

[@47Rolling]

In the end there are certain models that are increasing in value. The hj47 ute the hj62 the 80 series in diesel and the 105. Everything that you have done is maintenance and well worth it in the long run. I own a 1982hj47 ute so I know the pain you are feeling when it comes to little surprises.

[@AsherPardey]

Love this! With this series, I like the video first, and then watch! Thanks Andrew!

[@carloborromeo5595]

Andrew, I'm with you 100%. For $10k, the 105 is a steal. It is worth it. At the end of everything, it will be fantastic.

[@paulbarnard5267]

Nice to see Kate not lost at sea.

[@richardcasey4439]

Despite the issues, this was still very interesting

[@ajphillipsracing]

Andrew, If you talk to most if not all mechanics in Australia including Allan from Terrain Taimer & Roothy why we part time 4x4 it - Drives smother. More reliable in more than just one sense. Less maintenances. Less tyre wear. You can engage low range without binding the gearbox on a boat ramp. The list goes on!

[@NorthernEXpeditions]

I'm no expert but my theory of how the whole driveline was broken is, the battery went flat and they pushed the vehicle down a hill backwards forgetting to switch out of 4Lo. They were reversing way to fast for 4Lo in reverse, dumped the clutch and started the engine, this shock loaded the driveline, sheared reverse gear and the transfer case differential and they were left with a running engine and no drive. Their only option was to take apart the transfercase in the field and weld up the center differential allowing them to have rear drive and possibly get home

[@loganholmberg2295]

Just goes to show having a battery booster pack as part of your kit and maintaining it should be a no brainer nowadays considering they are so small and relatively cheap. I keep one in the front seat basket of my truck and I try to make it a ritual to check the charge every time I take it out.

[@mark2073]

Good theory. I want to install a pneumatic starter as a backup on my 60 I'm trying to get back on the road. Low down the list though.

[@tt12310001]

Yes you’ve had to spend more than initially expected but as you said most of the cruiser is brand new and will last you a life time. It’s a good build Andrew, enjoy many adventures in it.

[@jayjackson85]

I see a 4xoverland video. I like it and I watch it :)

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

I bump started my Peugeot 305 diesel once in first. The engine started but there was also a bang and a smell of gearbox oil. The diff had let go and punched a fist sized hole in the gearbox casing. Never bump start a diesel in a low gear. You need to tow with another vehicle up to a higher speed and use 3rd gear, and be gentle with the clutch.

[@mikekay213]

150k rand ($10k) is a good price , loving the series

[@londonjacks8371]

It would have been advantageous to have had Paul test drive it beforehand, his expertise and knowledge is invaluable.

[@4xoverland]

I looked for six months for one of these, and found just one with diesel . This one. It was buy it blind, or lose it. That was my choice. I took the risk, and this series is the result.

[@londonjacks8371]

Well that makes sense if the Diesels are hard to find, and it is a great series!

[@achim489]

Less compromises more trust more fun! I love to see how you work yourself down to the bone to make it even better than new. Looking forward to see the conversion or upgrade to a Autograph Overland vehicle and to win Ideas for my personal project. Greeting form grey and cold Germany.

[@dalejohnson9342]

I can sympathize with you for this situation as I bought a 78 Suburban 4x4 as I needed it immediately for the work I was doing. I then just recently found out by getting information on the build sheet and vin number that the previous owner had done many things that were not correct. I will be starting to correct these issues and am thinking about documenting them on KZbin so others can learn just as you and I have learned about issues with used cars and less than ideal situations. And, yes, my 78 will be a much better vehicle overall than a new one and will ultimately cost less to rebuild into a correct vehicle than buying a new one. The initial pain is there along with the many nights of wondering if I made the correct decision. I agree with your rational that the end product will be worth the initial doubts and financial pain. good job on using reasoning instead of knee-jerk feelings.

[@MrDudeCZ]

Thanks Andrew, very good as always. Only one thing popped up in my head. I don't know how exactly this transfer case had been altered nor what drive modes it offers in a LC, I'm a jeep guy, but generaly speaking, if you weld the diff in it, you basically make it part time 4x4 only. So you still have your 2wd, 4H and 4L selections (if it is like this in a LC). The welding process does not make incapable of running in 4H unless something else has been done to it.

[@4xoverland]

In this case, there was no drive to the front prop shaft at all. Nil. Nudda. Bupkiss. The components had been removed, and the ones needed to drive the rear prop shaft, welded so they could.

[@davidbaker3270]

well the price paid maybe was to much but you have had it put right and need to keep its reliability for years and years to come as there isn't anything to touch it knower days I hope to see plenty of Africa trips with it and i am Shure it will more than pay for its self many times over for all the family well done keep it up

[@Ktmfan450]

Andrew: I bought the cheapest 105 series in South Africa Wallet:Hold my emptiness

[@MrApple187]

His sponsored he dont care

[@maximus2969]

Some very interesting pointers there I believe there is no gamble when spending on rebuilding something when you have a vision for it in the future

[@johnnychristensen9718]

My take on old expedition vehicles. So what if you end up overspending? If the vehicle is what you want, then it does not matter. It matters only if you are the sort of person who changes cars every 3 years then the invested money have a actual meaning. If you narrow down your choice of vehicle, to what you WANT then get it and stick with it for 20+ years. I'm on my 12th year with my GD290 and can't see any reason to throw it out in the next decade or so. It only matters if the manufacturer and aftermarket is oriented towards short term support or if quality parts are available for 30+ years. So chose wisely and go with quality repairs, knowing you have a lasting relationship with your expedition vehicle.

[@olcock6007]

I feel your pain....went through the same process with same people. Cost me an arm and a leg. Wait until you get your labour bill! will cost more than the parts. you could have bought a new vehicle Andrew. I find it difficult to believe Paul and `Co can keep a straight face. Hope you have an open blank check book.

[@blueelectricfusion]

Live this series! Its inspiring to continue with a silverado conversion from 2wd manual to a 4x4 manual.

[@CRsGarage-nz]

Its a not so common mod to remove the transfer case spider gear and weld it up but the rear gear should have been welded to the main carrier which replicates the part time transfer case. Add free wheeling hubs and in the 100 or newer 80 series (older 80's) already have it ,center diff lock switch which now becomes a 2wd/4wd switch. or put in low range will engage the front drive shaft. It can be done for a lot of reasons ie WHEN you break a cv just put in 2wd ,disengage front hubs and drive home with no funny noises and ALOT less wear on the front diff internals.One negative is trucks fitted with abs won't work as the tone wheel is located on the front cv's which are stationary with the hubs "free wheeling" . I have done a few now all with no problems and 10's thousands of kms on them. Just need to be carefull when reassembling the transfer case .Fairly easy and worth while mod.

[@mikeboone4425]

Love the passion you share with us in the very last bit . Stay safe in your travels . Happy Trails

[@anttiroppola4414]

This is great watching for me. I appreciate my low kilometre, mint 105 even more. Plus I get some great insights into care and feeding,

[@mattb1036]

Thats a super good price for a 105, even with all the faults to be paid. Similar condition 105s are roughly ~25k € in EU, with mint ones ranging up to 40-45k€. Aside from that - what an irony of life that some time ago you personally recommended to turbo 1hz :)

[@roverron7509]

At the end of the day you have a new 20-year-old Land Cruiser nothing wrong with that.

[@derealovesurvival7549]

At least you will have no worries when your on the road or off it.. Amazing trips ahead which will have made it all worth it ATB

[@ifbm3694]

Question: I live in the UAE 105 series cruisers are hard to come by, however Y61 patrols are plentiful and bulletproof. Are there any reasons to avoid them as an overland rig? I'm really enjoying the series cant wait for part 2.

[@mikolajdrozd9255]

I've lived in the UAE for 31 years, grew up there. Patrols are phenomenal vehicles and you should really look into them if you are in the market for an overland rig. The only issue is that they're often treated as either a toy and abused or as a family hauler with not much love and care going into them. I have owned a y61 from new in Abu Dhabi since 2001, have looked after it, and the only thing apart from wear and tear that has broken was the radiator (equal parts large dune in Liwa and my own stupidity) which was easily diagnosed and properly fixed. I drove the car hard and could usually be found offroad on the weekends. My Emirati friends all badger me to sell the car to them (suggesting to pay even 70,000 dirhams for it!!!), as all of their 7-10 year old y61s are on their 2nd or 3rd engines. What I'm saying is that it won't be easy to find a good specimen, but If you do, don't hesitate! Best wishes.

[@GTGallop]

Hey ASPW! Your YT Intro is the ONLY ONE I sit through. Love the channel. Keep on keeping on!

[@DarrenCoull]

There's a lot to be said for running a properly sorted older vehicle like this - distinct lack of fragile electronics, and what is there is usually not going to leave you stranded. I do wonder how a 2020-built 4x4 will be like in 20 years' time! My 17-year old Disco 2 (v8 Auto) is moderately 'electronic' but again, by today's standards, it is incredibly simple. Fuel costs be damned, I'll stick with this for any off-road work for the foreseeable future.

[@zeMasterRuseman]

My alternator died on my 80 series 1HZ and I was able to drive 200km to a town on a dead alternator and a flat battery. Try doing that in a vehicle with an ECU

[@mark2073]

@@zeMasterRuseman yeah my 60 runs with the battery disconnected. Just need to get it started

[@nedkelly1232]

Great build so far. It's going to be nice when complete. I've got a hzj105 Standard, part time with barn doors. I love it but the full time gxl models are definitely surer footed on dirt roads. I generally shift into h4 whenever driving any distance on even good dirt roads so I can pretend I'm not driving a poverty pack cruiser. The only thing I've not seen added at this stage that I suggest is a must have is a digital temp gauge with a sensor under a bolt on the head. 1hz's can get very hot very fast & the dash temp gauge is useless.

[@kevinmoss970]

Top tip for checking for cracks, hand the piece by a string and tap it with a small hammer, if it rings no cracks, if its a dull sound cracked.

[@Mambey]

Marks adapters make a part time 4wd kit for the 80 series and 105s including free wheeling hubs to reduce fuel consumption .Also to reduce wear on the front diff as they were a bit small.

[@4xoverland]

The amount of fuel they save, the LC has to be driven 300 000 kms to pay for it. A pointless mod if ever I saw one.

[@JeremyPetho]

I think it is a good mod even though fuel saving is not that significant. It prevents wear on the CV joints since they are not driving all the time. Especially necessary when using chromoly CVs since they are expensive and wear faster than the standard CVs. On a vehicle with some lift on it, the front universal joint angles can be quite steep which can cause them to wear quicker and can even give vibrations. But most importantly it gives a way to easily disconnect the whole front axle and keep driving in the event of failure. Whether it be a bent front driveshaft, broken CV, snapped axle shaft, diff failure, etc. Just unlock the hubs and select 2WD and carry on as normal.

[@Tanner731]

interesting that they went through the trouble of making it part time 4wd and also putting on front locking hubs. possibly a scheme to squeeze out a couple more mpgs?

[@sammatt1356]

Naaah, usually what happens is CV joint on the front axle gets broken, and full-time TLC becomes immobilized. As it puts the most of the torque to the wheel which has less friction. 105 does not have viscous coupling on the central diff, and if you are out in the middle you have two options - one is to lock the central diff and and second is the same but mechanically. And Toyota is tight enough not to put the center diff switch on stock vehicles. Usually it has full harness coming to the dash but no button to switch it on :)

[@willreed6231]

Exciting to see you in a different vehicle, I’m looking forward to you videos in it!

[@dominicevans7430]

Im converting mine to part time with a marks 4wd kit, due to the fact i have twin lockers and do tough technical tracks for fun, so when something brakes in the front end i can just disengage and drive home, also gives it better road manners, less wear on cv's and front diff. What the gearbox guy said about not selecting H4 must have been low range as they technically are always in H4 there is no H2?? Good too see you in a 105 again mate 😁

[@justme197511]

Andrew, you sir are a true blue legend.

[@Leilthold-]

I understand your frustation I also gamble on a patrol that was the engine rebuild, I love this videos because I learn something new and go check my patrol

[@warika1208]

I’m a little puzzled by all the consternation regarding the condition of the gearbox and the vehicle in general, and the modifications that were made to the vehicle. I always assumed that when you decide to buy a 20 YO farm vehicle without guarantee or a thorough inspection, you assume the risk that there might be some problems with it...very bad problems even. Spending 20 minutes speculating over who did it and why was a waste of time in my humble opinion...we could have seen the repairs being done instead, just saying.

[@Emforever123]

You are right, but I suppose if you are overlanding and not fixing these issues you’d be stuck in the middle of no where.

[@dolmarf411]

its a R151 gearbox, enough said..... 100 gearboxes a day are changed for this land cruisers.............

[@Bubbles12345-cat]

Hi again Andrew! Was so surprised to see you show Cape Town, and saying it's your home town. Whereabouts did you live? I'm in the mountains between Simonstown and Fish Hoek. I hate baboons as much as you do, after they trashed my flat. You're now staying in Perth? Nice☺👋👍

[@alananderson5202]

Make it the right decision. Love the videos.

[@maximilianhauser282]

That looks like a bad part time swap, but it is pretty common to do a part time kit on 80, 105, 100 series cruisers because it drastically improves the handling and MPG.

[@4xoverland]

I disagree. It ruins the handling, especially when towing, and the fuel savings are so small they cannot be accurately measured. The full time 105s are far nicer to drive both on tarmac and gravel. Especially gravel. I consider this mod to be pointless waste of money at the cost of safety.

[@maximilianhauser282]

Well I will agree with you 100% that the full time 4 wheel drive system on mild lift mild size tires is great for gravel or icy road driving and towing. On tarmac the full time 4wd isn't really needed and gives you understeer. Moreover not spinning the front axle components drastically extends the life of axle seals, carrier bearing, bitfield joints, and the front ring & pinion. The main reason toyota put a full time system in the cruiser is to compete with other luxury trucks like Gwagon and range rover because this buyer group doesn't want to get his/her shoes dirty to lock some hubs. At the end of the day this front axle is a blend between a hilux and fj60 axle both of which were part time axles, your just adding unnecessary wear to your drivetrain. Didn't want to rant but this feature was a luxury feature not a safety feature. Love your channel and keep up the great content.

[@dolmarf411]

No its just a symbole off the gearbox from the 105. i told you before, PUT a 1HD-t in and the H150 gearbox instead of the R151.... after 140.000km he is back in the same problems with the gearbox.

[@shekharmoona544]

I'm sure there is a break in period for the updated engine and transmission.

[@ToyBJ]

Sorry Andrew but it’s a second hand vehicle , bought sight unseen and that means buyer beware , we all hope for a good purchase in those circumstances but it’s not always the case and we don’t have x-ray vision to see into the depths of the most important parts of the mechanicals we rely on the most. Good build so far tho mate and Paul is obviously the man for the job , watching with interest 😎

[@andrewheadland50]

Nice one 👍it's a good colour as well

[@4X4SEAN]

Can you give the Tag Details Eg- HZJ 105 GCMRS-?? Trans / Axle Codes. So you can figure out what is supposed to be and what it is ? Saves a lot of time dismantling to figure out.

[@ntahater]

Nice color, visuals are important.

[@plentyvalve]

Looking forward to season 2.......

[@20galoperez]

Hi there, I am a new integrant in your site and have joined because the very interesting discussion you have. looks to me like the previous owner was looking for better gas mileage. Maybe he could have got 1 more mpg. And with regards the welding, looks to me like a rear diff lock called Lincoln lock, cheap rear diff lock. Maybe i am wrong. So if this is true, this person was trying to improve the traction control. That comes with the Land Cruisers called ATrac. This system works with the brakes and moves the energy to the wheel that is not spining. This guy had permanent and cheap lock diff. When turning over the tarmac both wheels were spiniing at the same time. So i assume the tansmission broke in weakest link. Regards.

[@20galoperez]

Well. I saw the complete program, hard to believe. My assumptions probably wrong. Nevertheless interesting program. And for the perpetrator, we have to congratulate him. He finally found a way to destroy a Land Cruiser.

[@nzadventures1]

LOL. I like the idea of having another 4WD in another country. We have a 76 series here in NZ and a Troopy in Victoria Australia. Only a few hours travel except ............................ Covid-19 won’t let me get to it. Not only can I not fly there I would have to go into 2 weeks isolation and if I did that they are in lockdown and I without that I couldn’t even get out of the state. Sometimes things just don’t go to plan.

[@atlas_au]

Paul: "We've replaced everything that needed replacing." Andrew: "Might I interest you in one of 3 fine children? Urgent sale, bargain price."

[@MMHCC850]

I don't think Paul would be interested, he'll keep the cruiser instead.

[@billyflatt]

Wouldn’t welding the centre diff make it permanent 4x4? Hence the need for the manual locking hubs.

[@nadothepotato]

Was probably what whoever did it was going for. Maybe not executed quite right.

[@billyflatt]

nadothepotato I’m sure it was executed and worked as intended. If he wanted it 2wd, why not just remove the front driveshaft.

[@nadothepotato]

You're probably right mate. Does seem like alot of effort to convert it

[@Robert-cu9bm]

Billy Flattery b Because they're full time 4wd. If you take the driveshaft out you will go nowhere. You would have to hit the center diff lock button to move. No good if you accidentally turn it off while your driving.

[@Fiddib]

You got to have a little sticker made that looks like that part for the back of the Cruiser. 😂👍🍻

[@RogerM88]

It's like buying an old car...spend more for one in good condition. And save later on repairs.

[@defendermodsandtravels]

Not exactly. When you buy an old vehicle which is supposedly in good condition you often spend a lot of time and money replacing various parts irrespective so you have a baseline and know what the remaining life is. If the service history is detaled you can relax somewhat but not otherwise. And what about components like alternators and starter motors? These aren't service items so you will end up refurbishing them on an old vehicle just to be sure.

[@BrayanBrikauskey]

Three weeks is quite a long time to wait..

[@gkefa]

kuwa mpole

[@BrayanBrikauskey]

@@JP-hr3xq That's so sad.....I'm sure if it were my case I'd wait forever

[@BrayanBrikauskey]

@@gkefa hahaha..

[@Leon-lp9fl]

That guy nearly broke his back carrying the gear box. Great rebuild indeed!

[@land80cruiser45]

Hi Andrew, it looks like you are mixing up the words permanent 2wd, and part-time 4x4 in this video? I know your opion about the part time 4x4 system conversion (which i still think is not a bad conversion because of wear en tear on the front), but the welding done on this particular part of the transferbox caused the landcruiser to be permanent 2wd right? Love this series cheers mate

[@4xoverland]

Permanent 2wd. Is there such a thing?

[@land80cruiser45]

@@4xoverland If you are not able to engage 4wd because of that welded part in the transferbox as Paul mentioned, i think there is? The aftermarket part time 4x4 system is where you have to lock the hubs, and lock the center diff to engage 4wd (unlocked is 2wd)? Which doesnt have anything to do with that welded part in your transferbox in my understanding?

[@richisafrika4759]

As always I find your content awsome. In this case you are hitting my soft spot. I have just bought a 80 series that i have to ser up for overlanding so this is awsome. Will we at some stage get recommended links to where to get "everything " Like: Seat covers Undercarriage protection Diff lockers Water and fuel tanks Racks, rear and front bumpers Winch Ect. I talking south Africa

[@leonardocurca5652]

For a person with you experience i am amazed how bad of a car you bought yet i was a bad luck dough. And i love that you shattered the Toyota legend. After seeing this i am so glad and i am so proud i never went for Toyota. Yes it it the most reliable car statistically but i find it so complicated.

[@4xoverland]

You must have missed some videos. It was bought blind over the internet. I took a risk. People who never take a risk lead very dull lives.

[@leonardocurca5652]

@@4xoverland i've seen them all. at the end of the day you cosider Toyota the best option and in terms of aftermarket stuff it is the best option. but damn is it a complicated machine. I love my p38 more after seening your series

[@matticusmac6452]

The more issues and bad this gets, the more views and interests you will generate on the channel......do more vehicle reviews and the tube will pay u for this build. I normally don't watch religiously but with this build, I am! This also brings normal people together who can't pay 100k for a brand new build! My buddy brought me to expo west in the USA a long time ago and i remember movie night and then seeing you in the flesh in Flagstaff!!

[@billnorris8758]

I'm surprised you kept the frankly weak spec R15x gearbox and not just replaced it with the H15x used by all the other manual Landcruisers at the time. All the 80s including those with 1HZ engines and the later VDJ V8s all used H15x series gearboxes. The R15x was basically a supra car gearbox you really need a truck gearbox like the H15x.

[@jimtekkit]

It will be interesting to see the final costs. The transfer case on my 75 ute has excessive backlash in high range that I'd like to fix.

[@scod3908]

If it's a H55F and split transfer, pull it down and check the output splines on the gearbox before they totally strip. From memory you need a 36mm socket for the nut which isn't in most socket sets (something like 32/34mm for the other two). There's a longer transfer input gear available which spreads the load over a longer length of spline but removes the ability to run a PTO. If you let it strip it could ruin the whole transfer.

[@mondo_stunts27]

I recently pulled my transfer case apart and did a 2wd conversion myself. Something’s not right with that piece. They welded that gear to the shaft, and that chewed gear is the one that supply’s power to the front shaft. With my conversion kit I removed that center shaft piece and it had two spider gears on it like an open diff looks. So the person who did that conversion was a hack. Nothing to do with the free wheel hubs or 2 wheel conversion kits.

[@alberto6174]

Hey Andrew and everyone. Can anyone tell me or link me a video of where to put a water tank on a Toyota troopy? I'm pretty sure Andrew's green troopy had a 90L tank but I am wondering where would you put that tank? If it's under the vehicle isn't there a problem with ground clearance?

[@q8mechanic427]

Andrew, I think it's an exaggeration. Is a common practice to convert from awd to 2wd together free wheeling hubs to give a lighter driving on the roads. Some reputable parts manufacturers like Ashcroft Transmissions and Syncro Gearboxes make a part that has the side gear with the cross shaft into one, like the welded part you have. Ashcroft and Syncro REALLY know what they are doing.

[@4xoverland]

Full-time 4wd is safer, wears tyres more evenly, is safer, corners far better, especially in the wet, uses no more fuel, and did I mention is safer. Its is a myth that it saves fuel. And the makers of kits feed off this myth. They might make good kit, but there are many, many reasons why it's a bad idea. Ask anyone who has driven both part-time 105s, and full time 105s. The full-time version is far nicer at speed. FAR nicer towing, and uses no more fuel.

[@q8mechanic427]

@@4xoverland I do agree that AWD is a better choice mainly for safety and I wouldn't go part time, I actually just rebuilt my Defender's TC and added an ATB. But regarding fuel, part time with free hubs does save fuel in city driving (not on a highway) because of the rotational inertia, as the components require energy to accelerate, and require braking force to decelerate. It's like having lighter wheels.

[@channonspencer1631]

It is interesting to see some fixes but now you have a conversation piece. And you can think of any reason to do that when your board.

[@stevep8773]

It really is important to run through all the 4WD modes when buying a 4X4. IIRC, many LR Freelanders were "converted" to RWD only (often unknown to subsequent purchasers) after owners baulked at paying to replace the fragile "Silly Putty" central diff. Nice to see False Bay - up on Boyes Drive? Which awning did you go with?

[@milesbrotherson1921]

Love it...

[@crankshaft007]

Well looking at all the issues you had with bad judgement. I’m puzzled that you think the engine rebuild would be something to count on. Looking at the Mickey Mouse previous repairs, I would be pulling the engine apart to verify the rebuild.

[@4xoverland]

Pull apart and find what? If its okay, then money wasted. We did oil pressure and compression tests and all looks okay. Any more tests are a waste.

[@fredbrackely]

Andrew, you should mount that welded up gear on the front bonnet like a Bentley. Call it the Welded Spur LOL.

[@RedesCat]

16:55 1hz putting down 200% power 🚜💨

[@4xoverland]

By that logic, when it's in 2wd, it's only using 50% of the available power.

[@jimtekkit]

You're thinking of the torque split. Power isn't split though, so he's actually correct.

[@Zobby447]

I’ve got a marks adapters 2wd kit in my car I’ve never looked back works well. Who ever did your car has no clue

[@_bodgie]

That constant 4wd uses Sooooo much extra fuel is probably the reason. I reckon it's complete BS myself. Constant 4wd is so much better than rear-wheel drive, the extra grip offered makes a huge difference to onroad and offroad safety. I reckon you've done pretty well, you probably pay substantially more for the same vehicle on Oz.

[@4xoverland]

I've tested it over decades, running part-time 4wd trucks, with front hubs locked, then unlocked over hundreds of thousands of km. The fuel savings are so minimal, and the safety advantages so significant, its a no-brainer. Full-time 4wd is better. All of the time and on every surface.

[@_bodgie]

@@4xoverland It'd be nice if everyone used 4WD High on dirt roads, we'd probably see fewer and smaller corrugations although they'll always form over time. There may also be fewer accidents on dirt roads too. Perhaps this would make a good how-to Andrew.

[@No0ne31]

In Au what he did would have costed 20kAU$. Easy. 1.2k for each diff, 3k for the gear box, 600 for the breaks, 1.2k for aircon, 2k for radiators am cooling system, 500 for timing belt and water pump, 4K to take the engine out and do all the work they have done on it. Haven’t even mentioned he hubs, seals etc etc ... massive investment for a normal folk... probably better invested on a 75 if it has to be a 1hz. But with that money you could almost get a much fresher 1hdte so you can actually overtake ppl :) I love these videos so much though

[@kadmow]

- was that "feature piece" to intended Lock the front output shaft, to the carrier, making it full time 3wd without a centre diff. hence the freewheeling hubs...?? Paul was telling a ?? bit of a mixed up story??

[@CrusherFitter]

It could have been caused by using a snatch strap in reverse.

[@aussiedrifter]

Andrew, No Hassel but why did they replace the injectors & glow plugs as stated in the beginning of this video please ? we've covered some 543,000 Km with no problem in that way just very good maintenance, Im curious why the replacements after only such low km

[@4xoverland]

Africa, poor quality fuels take their toll on injectors. Four of the six glow-plugs were dead.

[@aussiedrifter]

@@4xoverland Understood Thank's Andrew

[@alanbstard4]

the only mistake was not getting a friend to inspect it prior to purchase

[@leonardocurca5652]

the only mistake is there was no mistake. it's just a lottery

[@alanbstard4]

@@leonardocurca5652 should have had it checked thoroughly prior to purchase

[@sammatt1356]

Well, 20 years old and working on farm. Do you think what he should expect from workhorse on the farm. And I would say this one is in very decent condition. Knowing the prices for Toyota parts this rebuild cost around of 2-3k$ for the engine, as they did not overhaul it, and another 4-5k$ for trans. I think it is fair price to have a land cruiser 105 in good condition at the end. Any vehicle for overlanding should be overhauled anyways, as you do not want to be stranded in middle of nowhere.

[@alanbstard4]

@@sammatt1356 it wasn't inspected and should have been. It's clear the vehicle was interfered with

[@sammatt1356]

@@markharcourt2214 my bad, mistypo

[@gta4pickled]

Hang on a sec my 105 has no H2 it is constant 4WD with low and Hi range transfer case. I'm pretty sure the Diesel Manual Box is identical to the 1FZ Box other than the bell housing so they also share the same T-case and Diffs.

[@Agent.K.]

Justin Eagle Our 100 4.7 petrol is the same. It has H-N-L only.

[@paulmontagner6360]

The whole reason the seller wanted to part with this bucket of problems as finding out the cost of what they missed ! If finding out on a track it was only 2x4 that would be annoying not to mention the cost !

[@adamstout1943]

Loving the videos Andrew. Have to ask, Ate you a big Trekkie fan? 19minutes in and I see you are wearing, what appears to be, William Shatner’s captain’s jersey! 😆

[@aldinoarendse3421]

My hometown too....

[@shaun8309]

Im sure the guy you bought if from is also following you on KZbin, and he is seeing this!

[@OOOUZ]

And laughing his arse off.. Lol

[@RamonMontebello]

unfortunatley this is second hand and sold as is ,what you cannot see is no problem for seller. it might be done from previous owners and sold for that reason and sold and sold until you Andrew saved it. Even if as Paul said , you could hear noise while testing it and then aware the seller of problems and deal the price. But no one is perfect, everyone here once experienced this!

[@shuawallace7901]

What kind of suspension are you gonna run on this car? Are you going to have front coil overs

[@4xoverland]

The suspension layout will remain standard. It's one of the best parts of the 105.

[@stephanventer9923]

Hey Andrew, a pleasure to watch as always, I see your mike is up against your voice box, is that specific or was it just random?

[@willtricks9432]

" Always look on the bright side of life. " Cneers