Landcruiser 100 series gearbox problems

We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the toyota land cruiser in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Its just about modified the way i want too, but the wish list is always growing. Notes hilux kun26 82004 1kdftv diesel rtgbhl5skun26 5. Castrol cxj gb oil or the nulon g70 additive usually fixes this problem for a few more 100,000ks.

Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. The manual gearbox synchros arnt very good from 3rd to 2nd. The 1vdftv engine was first fitted as a singleturbo variant and first used in australia from march 2007. There have been three major problems with this vehicle. The 4wd shed toyota 80 100 series part time 4wd kit installation video duration. As a result, separate companies manufactured strengthened lower wishbones to prevent cracks developing. Having said that, two of my friends one a farmer used to gearbox problems, and the second a former 1980s toyota head mechanic think it is a gearbox problem and nothig to do with the torque converter. Genii torque converter lockup control kit to suit toyota. The family and i were all excited about the new truck and decided to head for a trip away camping on a mates. Can anyone advise the auto transmissions used for different years of 100 series, or post a link to something. Buying a used toyota landcruiser 100 series a well cared for 100 series can make a great used 4wd purchase. A forum for 100 series landcruiser owners to exchange technical information. The trouble list toyota landcruiser 200 v8 diesel with.

I am about to seal a deal to buy a sahara 200 diesel with 6 speed auto. Toyota 80 series landcruiser 1hdft with a 5 speed a750. Lc100 2003 auto transmission problems ih8mud forum. They get quite notchy, or like mine very rarely go in at all. If you are finding that it is struggling when changing gears, you have an issue with the selectors. The landcruiser has known issues with the automatic gearbox. I would like to hear from landcruiser 200 series owners who have 1st hand experience with this as to what i can expect. This unit is sold on an exchange basis and comes with a 12 month20,000km warranty. Its not a bldy jeep its a landcruiser 100 series vx limited mercedes sprinter 311 luton 1993 vx80 4. A he has got so much power out of this 100 series land cruiser yet kept it within safe levels to keep the 100 series lc reliable for long trips and remote travel. But now, all of that has changed here are the seven things we love, and one that we hate about the new, 2017 landcruiser 70 series. A noise in the transfer case that has been there for 230,000 ks.

I live in the united arab emirates and own a 100 series landcruiser amazon in the uk. All 1998 toyota landcruiser 4wd hzj105r 100 series parts available. It does not matter how well built something is you can abuse it until it fails. My problem is when i am shifting down from 3rd gear to 2nd gear. Toyota 80 series landcruiser 1hdft with a 5 speed a750 tiptronic automatic. Our newbie guide for the 80 series land cruiser proven very popular, so we decided to compile one for the 100 series as well. The cruiser weighs a lot, and must have a good gearbox to support the car anyway. The good news is there are sufficient numbers around to allow careful choice. Click here to contact us see all categories toyota landcruiser transgearbox 80 series, manual, diesel, 4.

Landcruiser 200 series diesel v8 ihi turbo problems. A friendly warning to any 2000my land cruiser owners. In 2000, toyota celebrated the 50th anniversary of the land cruiser with commemorative models offered in several countries. Brand new landcruiser 1hz r151f 7879 series gearbox only. One thing i loathed most about the 70 series landcruiser was the way the v8 seemed to scream in fitful pain along the way. If these vehicles were driven regularly on rough, corrugated roads at high speeds and for long distances, the spare wheel winch wire cable could become frayed due to roadtransmitted vibrations pra 20025421. Toyota land cruiser a442f automatic transmission service 80 series 100 series 105 series also known as aisin warner 45043le a45043le aw45043le transmissio. This transmission has joined the growing trend by manufacturers to remove oil level dipsticks and while there are some benefits for the manufacturers. European clubhouses european land cruiser owners club france tlc serie4 germany deutscher landcruiserclub e.

Anthony s 100 series landcruiser is an absolute power beast, on the day of the shoot there was no stopping the 100 series climbing the soft sand dune systems at wilbinga in w. All 60 series landcruisers came with a high and low range transfer case and manual locking hubs. Landcruiser 200 transmission behaviour public forum. The toyota landcruiser owners club view topic manual. For the 100series landcruiser, the independent front suspension was susceptible to damage where the suspension contacted the bump stops. Amazon gearchange problem land cruiser club toyota. Your gearbox should be either a h150 or h151,same box,slightly different ratios,and its identifiable from the alloy plaque in the engine bay. The mid to late models though dropped the 2nd gear lever for low and high range in favour of vacuum selector. The toyota landcruiser owners club landcruiser club dedicated to toyota landcruiser, amazon, colorado and prado owners. The 105series carried over chassis and powertrains from the 80series landcruiser with coilsuspended solid axles front and rear and inline six cylinder petrol and diesel engines though the 4. When slowing to a stop when the gear box would be in say 3rd or 4th gear from 80klms or so, the gear box seems to stay in that gear and will shudder. Ive just snapped up a second hand 4wd and it was a deadset bargain too. It is very hard to put it in or sometimes it would not go in unless i would completely stop my vehicle then you can put it in 1st or second gear. Toyota land cruiser problems and reliability issues.

Ive heard of alot of other 2k 100 s also dumping their trans around this time frame. This guide applies mostly to us based 100 series or lexus lx 470. Toyota landcruiser 100 19982007 has been discontinued and replaced by toyota landcruiser 200. See the best large 7 seater suvs in 2019 as rated by australians on. Small problem is that saturdays heraldsun melb had a article which claimed that the 6th gear would only engage at speeds above 120 kph. Ive done alot of reading, searching, and investigating on this problem. Reconditioned at terrain tamers head office in melbourne, australia toyota make model year engine part no. The h151 gearbox is found in all 80 series, all fzj105 and hdj100s and the factory 6 and 8 cylinder turbo landcruiser utes. I am enjoying driving my 80 series with the 5 speed auto soo much that i. This guide is intended as a quick read for new owners and will hopefully point them in the right direction as far as obtaining service, help and support. Toyota landcruiser transgearbox 100 series, auto, diesel. Gst designed to give you manual control over the factory lockup torque converter, while still allowing the transmission to change. A small diff centre was found wanting in offroad conditions and failures were common. The 100 series landcruiser has been a reliable workhorse, but the front differential was a weak link throughout its entire 10year lifespan, in both liveaxle and ifs models.

For reliability the level is the best option and they went back to that with the 100 series. Turbocharger replacement and preventative maintenance. I managed to pick myself up a lowkilometre, 100 series landcruiser with a heap of accessories already bolted on. Are you having problems with your toyota land cruiser. Those of us who are fortunate enough to own a cruiser fitted with the a750ef 5 speed automatic transmission may have noticed that the auto fluid dip stick is missing. Toyota landcruiser transgearbox 100 series, auto, diesel, 4. I would have the problem diagnosed only by a gearbox person, and then go to a good wrecker and grab a replacement from there.

Landcruiser a440f a442f aw45043le automatic transmission. Its a tall order to ask a single 4x4 to excel at all facets of the offroad world, however, i reckon ive ticked all the boxes with this dinosaurengined 100 series hzj105r land cruiser. Released in march 1998, the toyota 100series landcruiser included both the 105series and 100series landcruiser models. Toyota landcruiser transgearbox 80 series, manual, diesel, 4.