What did you do to your 120 today?

[turtlewa]

Changed my oil and fliter to Castrol edge 5w30w that i picked up at the repco sale a few weeks ago 10l $49 so ready for the next change in 10,000kms also
In stalled my sand flag mount on the roof ready for the Lanclin sand dunes here in WA next weekend

[Hobes]

Placed some "Rated" recovery points on front, although the standard tie down points look really strong, reshimmed the rear tyre carrier agian the General Grabber AT2 needed about 15mm of spacers to get off rear door. Oil/filter change and a thorough once over before holiday. Sorting out tool kit for trip.

[craigm]

That'd work too! Anything to save the bolts from getting ground down from scrapping rocks etc..

[404pug]

OR.... you can get some flat washers and bend up the front edge enough to protect the head of the bolt. Works a treat and costs nothing.

[craigm]

Finally fitted up my bushskinz from the group buy and found it works with AMTS radiator plate without modifications.

See if you can get hold of some washers to protect the exposed bolts like what comes with the TJM plates.

[r4ndll]

Finally fitted up my bushskinz from the group buy and found it works with AMTS radiator plate without modifications.

[Zygarti]

After returning from a week down in the southeast of SA (where I was reminded just how many rattles we had inadvertently "installed" during our few months in the Kimberleys last year) I did a bit of a check around 'the Precious'.

Noted the rubber stops missing (top and bottom) from rear door. Extensive web search for parts numbers (assisted by PP advice of course) and they are on their way in the mail.

Noted the rear door was scraping the latch when closing - mental note to add to jobs list (assisted by PP advice again).

Also did the old flat palm tests along all panels - sure enough, both front door lower panels are loose so ordered new clips.

...oh, and vacuumed out about a bucket full of sand and pasty crumbs - damn you kids!

[tokhi]

Not today, but over the last few weeks, changed the front left driveshaft seal. Sprang a leak about a month ago when the front diff oil was changed. needed to buy a second seal when I tore the first one. Bought my second one from Veale Auto Parts - $19.50 identical seal, as opposed to Toyota genuine $36.81.
Thanks to Turtlewa for the help.

Tokhi

[yogibearrrr]

Picked up my prado yesterday at lunch time, so this morning i just did some simple things.
Added a dash mat, seat covers for the front, tire cover and installed most of a led kit for the internal lights, the map lights after a second go got one but still need another go at the other side. As its a hot day all the metal parts are hot making it a bit harder and they are a push and turn type. Even tried with pliers and some electrical tape to try and turn the globe.

Mike

[Dhm77]

I got one of the Ebay cheapies too the other week, the key programmed to the immobilizer no problems on Techstream so i can start the car. But i've done the open/close door routine several times to program the keyless entry with no luck.[/QUOTE]

I think that you can use Techstream to programme the key to function on the keyless entry as well. From memory under the Main Body menu? The locksmith I used has sent me out a new immobiliser chip to fit to my dud key, saves me the inconvenience of driving to the shop to pick it up. I emailed them a screen shot of the Techstream screen proving that the immobiliser was incompatible with the key chip and they sent out a new chip straight away.

[LowRange]

I noticed a slight pink puddle under the car and pink splatter up the timing belt cover, so got the water pump done under warranty @132k. So while they had it apart i got them to do the timing belt and worn idler pulley. In case anyone is curious on the cost belt was $80, idler puller was $100 and extra labor was $50, and i saw on their paperwork the water pump was $550.

Fitted one of Leigh's booster Diodes - very easy plug and play with immediate measurable results so very happy. Used techstream to programme in two new cheap eBay key fobs. One perfect, one not yet registering with the engine immobiliser so may have to return one to locksmith to check immobiliser transponder. The key fobs are cheap insurance as the total cost has been $58.50 each including cutting and postage so I have no excuse for not having a couple of spares. Trying to clean up my badly oxidised headlight lenses, not very good results so far so may even buy a pair of cheap eBay copies.

I got one of the Ebay cheapies too the other week, the key programmed to the immobilizer no problems on Techstream so i can start the car. But i've done the open/close door routine several times to program the keyless entry with no luck.

[Dhm77]

Fitted one of Leigh's booster Diodes - very easy plug and play with immediate measurable results so very happy. Used techstream to programme in two new cheap eBay key fobs. One perfect, one not yet registering with the engine immobiliser so may have to return one to locksmith to check immobiliser transponder. The key fobs are cheap insurance as the total cost has been $58.50 each including cutting and postage so I have no excuse for not having a couple of spares. Trying to clean up my badly oxidised headlight lenses, not very good results so far so may even buy a pair of cheap eBay copies.

[Bushbasher]

Sorry guys, I binned the can after use. I just took one of the plastic trims into the shop and found one that had the best match although came out a little lighter in the end but you would hardly notice it.

[gumboot]

Did you ever find out which colour he used?

Dave didn't respond unfortunately. As he sold his 120 i think he will be on here infrequently now

[Hogey66]

Hey mate don't suppose you can PM me the steps and parts/tools you used so i can order them.

I used instructions from this thread.....particularly post #7 although a bit of other good info throughout thread as usual.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-and-Longevity
Tom Thumb pump and fluid from supercheap. Clear hose from hardware store, may be able to get it at supercheap but forgot to look and hardware was closer once I realised. If you don't need to do it straight away wait for a 25% of special at supercheap and you save about $45.00.
Not sure what vehicle you have so check trans fluid is correct for yours. Different for 4 speed to 5 speed etc.