My 80 Series not starting | How I diagnosed the problem
Diceros my Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series was not starting this morning. Got me very concerned as this is a very well maintained 4wd. So I had to go through a engine diagnostics ( a process of elimination) to try and identify the problem. Once I had figured out what the cause of the issue was I was able to get it fixed.
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It is a new year so let me start off with a channel update. With regards to my 80 series In a previous video I talked of DICEROS not starting due to moisture build up in the engine's electrics. Well finally I seem to have found the root cause. So if you have a Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series 4x4 or any other older model 4wd, my findings might be useful. Further in this video I need your advice on the type of off road jacks I should carry. Hi lift jack or exhaust jack.
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Due to age my 80's dust sealing, especially at the back, was pretty bad. During one of my earlier camping trips the load at the back of the 4x4 was packed with thick layers of dust. Most of this was coming through the bottom end of the tailgate. The 33" tyres kicking up all the fine dust found on outback tracks.
At first I replaced the original factory rubber seals but that did not solve the problem entirely. To get is completely dust proofed I installed a self adhesive foam strip. This worked a treat. The real test came during my recent outback trip along the Oodnadatta track where I drove close to 700km on dusty roads. Not a spec of dust came through the backend. Any dust that got through was when we had open widows during the trip.
This was a simple and cost effective way to dust proof a 4x4.
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Foam rubber product I used
https://www.clarkrubber.com.au/epdm414-supersoft-self-adhesive-tape-4-5mm-black
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So we are still on our overlanding road trip to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. One of the many things to do in the Flinders ranges, apart from the breathtaking scenery, is to take a ride on the historic steam train the Pichi Richi. This we did a few days earlier. Now it is the time to see this historic steam train from the outside as it travels through the Flinders Ranges.
Our day started pretty well, but thanks to poor time keeping on my part things did not go to plan. By the time we got to an awesome sport to view the Pichi Richi pass by the steam train had already gone past. We then decided to camp out and wait for the return of the train from the historic South Australia railway town of Quorn to Port Augusta. Little did we know the weather Gods had other plans. Then as all seemed lost and we had given up, there was a second chance.
If you are thinking of where to travel in South Australia, this is a beautiful part of the state highly recommended.
Being based in Adelaide, South Australia, this channel is all about overlanding this state in our trusty 4x4 Land cruiser 80 series. The Flinders ranges in one of our favourite destinations for camping so you are sure to find many travel videos here.
If you are wondering about things to do in the Flinders Ranges, Planning to travel South Australia or trying to figure out where to travel in South Australia browse through the playlists.
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Best place to watch wildlife, park off at a waterhole.
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We as overlanders tend to travel remote. Far away from civilisation. That's the way we like it. But during a life or death situation a PLB (a Personal Locator Beacon) can be a life saver.
Many new comers to the overlandning lifestyle ask me what is a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and why should I have a PLB. In this video I answer all these questions and also answer the question - is a PLB necessary for outback travel.
In short with a PLB, in the event of a life and death situation you are able to get a distress signal via satellite to the closest search and rescue centre and this is why every overlander should have a PLB.
In the video I also explain the difference between a PLB and an EPIRB.
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Useful Links on safety beacons:
Beacon Types as explained by the Australia Govt.
https://beacons.amsa.gov.au/about/beacon-types.asp
Beacons recommended by the Australia Govt.
https://beacons.amsa.gov.au/purchasing/choosing-a-beacon.asp
https://beacons.amsa.gov.au/purchasing/GPS-best.asp
PLB I purchased
https://www.bcf.com.au/p/acr--resqlink-personal-locating-beacon/566817.html?cgid=BCF012020#start=1
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When overlanding, especially remote overlanding as we do here in Australia, places to replenish supplies are few and far between. Most of the time several 100s of Kilometres apart. So we carry as much supplies as we can due to the need to be completely self sufficient. This also means places to offload our garbage build up are also few and far between.
With limited space available in our 4x4 s, one of the challenges in overlanding is garbage management. It is important to keep the volume as low as possible thus utilising the available storage space efficiently.
In our case we also need to be mindful of conserving the limited supply of water we have on board. One of the things we do is carry disposable plates and cutlery so we don't have to wash up after each meal. Whilst this approach helps in conserving water it also means adding to the garbage volume.
In this video I talk of some of the ways I manage our garbage buildup.
I also talk of some amazing environmentally friendly 100% biodegradable, 100% compostable products which helps in both reducing the amount of water we use as well as keeping the garbage volumes low with minimum impact on the camping area environment.
These ideas will certainly be useful to other overlanders.
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Do you want to buy a DCDC charger for your 4x4, but aren't sure if it's worth the investment? In this video, I take a look at the longterm reliability of the Intervolt DCDC charger, what has been the key stand out feature for me and if it's worth it in the long run.
It is highly recommended every offroad touring 4x4 should have a dual battery system. The second battery will make sure all the electrical accessories in the 4x4 will be reliably supplied with power. In my 80 series I have an AGM Deep Cycle battery as my second battery. To keep this charged up, three years ago, I installed an Intervolt DCDC Charger.
So you're looking for a DCDC charger to keep your 4wd's second battery (AGM Deep Cycle or Lithium), be sure to check out the this video. The Intervolt DCDC charger is reliable and will save you money in the long run. After watching this video, you'll have a better idea if the Intervolt is the right charger for you!
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In this video series I invite you to come along with me on the Outback loop (as I like to call it). This was a nine day off-road trip I recently took discovering the South Australian outback.
In the second part of this five part series I visit a place where people live underground and the fortunes in the earth makes this dusty little town world famous.
I hope you enjoy the series. Keep watching my channel for the next episodes which will be released in the coming weeks.
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Equipment used in making this video:
-iPhone 7+
-Mavic Pro Drone
-SJCAM SJ5000 action cam
Live life to the fullest, it's too short to procrastinate!
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