Recent content by pierreroyoldtimer

I can’t understand how a clutch handle bushing can be worn out badly enough to cause such a problem. I sold my 2005 last spring with 185,000 km (113,776 miles) and never replaced any parts on the clutch mechanism nor clutch plates. I replaced the fluid twice during that period. But I did clean...

It’s me again. PIAA ‘’extreme white‘’ to be accurate...😉

The best halogen I ever had are the PIAA. They are very bright and last for 35-40,000 km. BUT they cost $54 (CAD) a piece.   I also drive with my high beam on 99,9% of the time, daylight of course. I want to be visible.  Now I found a good alternative with LED. I find they are not as...

Sylvania is your problem. I had that issue on my car...

I had the same problem many years ago on a FJ 1200. The problem was the alternator rotor worn out bearings That allowed side play off the rotor and once and a while, normally on deceleration in my case, The rotor would move sideway a shorted, making the main fuse blowing off. I don’t know if the...

The Rostra cruise control does a fantastic job on my 2005 in this regard! 😉

I have been trough a similar problem with my 2005. I found that, for no apparent reason, the headlight fuse prongs had a slight discoloration, wish was oxydation. I cleaned them with a very fine grit sandpaper, (600-800, you can also replace the fuse even if it test good), put some dielectrical...

My first generation 2005 has 172,000 km (110,000 miles...) and runs strong and does not uses a bit of oil. I never had a single engine issue with it and I performed the first valve adjustment at 100,000 miles and only 4 exhaust valves needed to be adjusted. I must say I do everything myself...

Yes, I would go for bleeding the system for sure. This and/or the actuating system : main and slave cylinder assembly problem, like a cup installed backward... My 2005 has 110,000 miles and I never had a clutch issue. And I don’t see how throwing new plates in could solve a ‘’non disengaging’’...

I have done 3 Rostra installations. The first one on my 2005 non ABS, the second on a 2012 and the third on a 2015 FJ 09. All 3 are working very well after some trial and errors. Mine is a delight to use, feel nothing when engaging, looses just 2 km/h going steep huphill and brakes well on...

Those fairings are made of ABS plastic and they can be easily welded. I bought a totaled 2005 in 2012 with 47000 km (29000 m) and I completely rebuilt it. 95% of the damages were cometics, ie broken plastic and twisted front fairing frame. The windshield and the fuel tank were not even...

I would go for the starter switch...

To be more specific about my last thread, I want to know if the center bearings can be pressed right through the link from one side or if they have to be cut and pulled out?

Anybody had to replace the 2 dog bones bearings? How do you remove those bearings?

It is not clear to me how you get to acces to anything on the left hand side. I suppose you have to remove the universal joint to get acces at the lock/jam nut and the pivot axle on the left hand side?...