How to Test Drive an Old, High-Mileage Landcruiser

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2024

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  • @ren4x401
    @ren4x401 Рік тому +9

    My one wish in life would be to send my 105 to these guys to sort out all the little niggles that most mechanics/ builders ignore. Love how thorough they are.

  • @brkbtjunkie
    @brkbtjunkie Рік тому

    I absolutely love watching these series where you build a truck. It’s a great way to learn, as a novice like myself. I’m in the very beginning stages of building a tourer for North America.

  • @BerserkerOffroad-fx6vu
    @BerserkerOffroad-fx6vu Рік тому +9

    It's great to hear seasoned experts critique your Troopy and how they diagnose the vehicle. Especially since despite the drivetrain working, they still plan to open the axles and visually inspect the diffs.

    • @MotorDanko
      @MotorDanko Рік тому +1

      drivetrain working does not mean that is perfect condition, at this milleage, check everything, i don't see it like as bad thing...

  • @autogrid
    @autogrid Рік тому +7

    Look on Joubert’s face is characteristic of every mechanic, except a mechanic on UA-cam. Look forward to a very exciting series.

  • @Amarjeet1970
    @Amarjeet1970 Рік тому +15

    Alternative jobs Paul could do:
    1. audio book reader
    2. air traffic control
    3. instructor
    4. hostage negotiator
    5. POW interrogator.
    6. Bad news doctor - as in "You have cancer but it's not all bad news. You still have 3 days to live."

    • @Queensizemusic
      @Queensizemusic Рік тому

      😂😂

    • @markslowen1411
      @markslowen1411 Рік тому

      Politician-lawyer-doctor-debt councillor-astronaut-ultra deep diving instructor -and more

  • @antonioblanco2217
    @antonioblanco2217 Рік тому +2

    Loooking forward to seeing what these two can do we the truck

  • @Queensizemusic
    @Queensizemusic Рік тому +2

    Haha! I was thinking, “Don’t fall for it, Andrew!” 😂

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому +1

      too late! The buggers got me. Again!

  • @joseph8852
    @joseph8852 Рік тому +1

    There’s nothing I enjoy more than those two working on Toyotas
    They need there own channel

  • @nathanhickeyhickey8693
    @nathanhickeyhickey8693 Рік тому +2

    Nothing worse than intelligence and cheekiness in the same human 😉

  • @miked4846
    @miked4846 Рік тому

    Sad to see on their test drive the beautiful neighborhood with all the walls and fences and gates oh my.

  • @samartz
    @samartz Рік тому

    You can rush but bring a checklist to make sure everything is working well

  • @rackolarackola5544
    @rackolarackola5544 Рік тому +1

    Interesting. Can you please show how you fix the sagging rear door? Mine does the same :)

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому +4

      replace the hinges and adjust the slammer plate.

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Рік тому +1

    Awesome as always.A great build series.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @Shanes_Shed
    @Shanes_Shed Рік тому

    A landcruiser with a working handbrake! Defiantly on a winner there.

  • @Lex-Hawthorn
    @Lex-Hawthorn Рік тому

    Hook line & sinker Andrew.. I take it we might see a little revenge, as we watch this build? Rubber snake in an inaccessible place perhaps? O.o I'm sure with your wealth of experience in the SA bush, you will think of something. O.o LOL
    G'day to Gwynn, hope she is enjoying her time back in SA, Catching up with old friends, etc. Take care, stay safe.

  • @TundeEszlari
    @TundeEszlari Рік тому

    Great content.

  • @suzakukururugi6613
    @suzakukururugi6613 Рік тому

    Poor Andrew, always being hazed by his buddies 😂😂😂

  • @Zeebad_1st
    @Zeebad_1st Рік тому

    I had to do a double take during the test drive, I nipped out of the room and got back and thought you'd had some work done, are you related?

  • @Minibobo65
    @Minibobo65 Рік тому

    Would you add turbo on ?

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому

      No. A low pressure turbo can work with a 1HZ as long as one closely monitors the EGTs. These engines are not well suited to adding a turbo. It usually damages them.

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 Рік тому

    Cool

  • @TheKnobCalledTone.
    @TheKnobCalledTone. Рік тому +2

    How the heck does anyone wear out a clutch after only 30,000km?!?

    • @BubblesTheCat1
      @BubblesTheCat1 Рік тому +3

      I've driven vehicles over 300 000 km and sold them, still running the factory clutch. And most of it was city driving with constant stop/starts. ☺

  • @pauls4708
    @pauls4708 Рік тому

    looks like you got a good un

  • @daiwilliams425
    @daiwilliams425 Рік тому

    There life in the old dog yet 😊

  • @willactually7509
    @willactually7509 Рік тому +1

    Wonder who the "little jerk" is they keep referring to?🤨

  • @davidmilledge221
    @davidmilledge221 Рік тому +1

    Only time ya foot touches a clutch pedal is to change gears and press to floor , lazy people rest their foot on pedal at lights and clutch is slightly engaging slowly wareing out

  • @klano8443
    @klano8443 Рік тому +1

    500000km's is no big deal i have Mitsubishi Delica petrol v6 with 648000km's same engine same gearbox (auto) starter motor same alternator and it's used hard moral is regular maintenance .

  • @harveysmith100
    @harveysmith100 Рік тому +1

    those niggles are the least of your troubles. I used to own that Troopy, it has been rolled and rebuilt.

    • @erictyrrell3560
      @erictyrrell3560 Рік тому

      Was it you? How do you know it was the same one?

    • @jimnyjolly278
      @jimnyjolly278 Рік тому +1

      Old joke

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому +2

      yeah. old joke played on me when I rebuilt the 105 in 2019.

  • @robertocassone5930
    @robertocassone5930 Рік тому

    Andrew, terrible background noise… 😅

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому

      Its the car. It was so noisy that at times Gwynn and I could not speak to each other.

    • @matbennett22
      @matbennett22 Рік тому

      😁 I thought the same thing, I love watching your videos they are always great but maybe in situations where there is lots of noise you may need an external mic. Either way keep doing what you’re doing!

  • @chrisgottschalk9196
    @chrisgottschalk9196 Рік тому +1

    Toyota making another SWB >

  • @satishpatel5260
    @satishpatel5260 Рік тому +1

    WE wants off AFRICA 🌍, SAFARIS, 👉🇿🇲ZAMBIA 🇿🇲, LESS SHOWING,WHY,

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому

      Patience. April 2024 will be our first safari in this landcruiser

  • @Skyman007AS
    @Skyman007AS Рік тому +2

    Too noisy and uncomfortable reliability not everything

    • @Malc664
      @Malc664 Рік тому +2

      Except when you're remote, which is what the vehicle's for

    • @Queensizemusic
      @Queensizemusic Рік тому

      Good god, man. Use some punctuation in your multiple sentences.

    • @Skyman007AS
      @Skyman007AS Рік тому +1

      @@Queensizemusic Indeed, I should’ve !

    • @Queensizemusic
      @Queensizemusic Рік тому

      @@Skyman007AS 😊🤙🏼

  • @firebir11
    @firebir11 Рік тому +1

    Andrew....Just fix it up and sell it.... Or do something new and go on a "Safari" in Africa.

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому +1

      Notwithstanding global events that prevent travel, will be using this Landcruiser for an expedition in Africa in 2024.

  • @thelaughingprophet2275
    @thelaughingprophet2275 Рік тому

    You guys in Africa lucky you never got the V8 Diesel. Horrible engine.

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому +2

      I have the V8 diesel in Australia. In my other Troopy. The engine is fantastic. Reliable, powerful, not overly thirsty.

    • @thelaughingprophet2275
      @thelaughingprophet2275 Рік тому +1

      @@4xoverland im in Australia as well. Owned a 76 with a V8. Horrible layout, starter motor a two day job, injectors at $4500 a set, Alternator at sump level, great for creek crossings, exhaust manifolds and Turbo also inaccessible, front wheel track 2" wider than rear. Weak gearboxes, never tow long distance in 5th gear. A disaster if breakdown in remote areas, without laptop and full toolkit. Nice Aircond and exhaust note really all it had going for it. Rubbish car.

    • @4xoverland
      @4xoverland  Рік тому +1

      I hear you. Not great for servicing, I agree. PS. The V8 is available in Africa. But the 1HZ is better for the low grade diesel there.

    • @thelaughingprophet2275
      @thelaughingprophet2275 Рік тому

      @@4xoverland the 1HZ is gold. Great engine, they are getting harder to buy over here because their value is understood.

  • @frankguernier2280
    @frankguernier2280 Рік тому

    It's like flogging a dead horse. You will throw good money at it but there is no way you can cover everything. Taking the old clunker out to remote country with that nagging thought am I going to break down. That's not fun when you are in a fairly inhospitable country.

    • @TheKnobCalledTone.
      @TheKnobCalledTone. Рік тому +5

      It's a Toyota, not a Land Rover.

    • @williamcoolidge9884
      @williamcoolidge9884 Рік тому +3

      I think ASPW knows if he can trust a vehicle or not.

    • @Queensizemusic
      @Queensizemusic Рік тому

      Lordt…it’s a Land Cruiser. I have 283,000 + MILES (455,444 KM) on my 80 Series and wouldn’t think twice about driving it around the globe. Granted, I’ve replaced the power steering pump, valve cover gasket, cylinder sheaths, all the hoses, radiator, the entire AC system, new starter, alternator, water pump, new suspension, new brakes (and new calipers at the back), and a new rear main seal, but I know now exactly where she stands and she is bulletproof.

    • @nawiribrahim
      @nawiribrahim Рік тому +1

      I recently purchased an FJ Cruiser with 406,000 kms. It just needed a new serpentine belt, rollers and tensioner and all fluids change. Runs perfectly and I trust it enough compared to 2 defender and 2 discoverys I've owned in the past. This Troopy is not bad at all and can be trusted after a bit of TLC. I mean it just did a 1600 km trip😮

    • @frankguernier2280
      @frankguernier2280 Рік тому

      @Larry Queen lord. You have already almost rebuilt it. I know it a Toyota. I have had a few myself in Australia and we joke saying they are like White goods ( refrigerators) on wheels. Reliable. I have a mate who used a trooping in his plumbing business. He loved it but eventually it wasn't just drive train that failed. Metallurgy also took its toll. He had to park it up and move on. Andrew
      Intends to use this one in one of the worst countries to tour. Not only around Jo'burg.. you break down and when you come back to rescue it it's stripped or burnt. Plus did you hear the drive train noise and the broken passengers seat. Poor Gwen. What a clunker.
      He looks like he has plenty of cash. I can't see his reasoning.If Paul actually charged him the correct mechanics rate to work on it rather than mates rate i bet he wouldnt do it.But I suppose he gets some video channel mileage then knowing him he will do a little trip then flip it and move on. He is a motoring journalist not a true expedition adventurer.