Category Archives: Cars

Fuel Filter for Elsie

Researching fuel filters for Elsie (the Land Cruiser)… Eventually I bought one from O’Reilly (because they have convenient online ordering and pickup is on one of the routes we go regularly…) But here’s the other one I found online in order to cross-reference if need be. I still haven’t installed the blessed thing.

2015-01-06 – 14:37 | By donzilla | Posted in Land Cruiser | Comments (0)

Overdrive Solenoid Bypass

I finally got around to installing the overdrive solenoid bypass on the 760. Ever since I first had the overdrive solenoid fail on a 240, I’ve always wanted to do this “upgrade”… It’s about $40 from IPD although you can always wait for one of their seasonal sales. It’s about a 5 minute job, and […]

2014-08-27 – 09:06 | By donzilla | Posted in Cars | Comments (0)

Parting Out the Silver Volvo

The time has come to throw in the towel with the Silver Volvo — the 1999 XC70. It was a sweet ride while it lasted, the most comfortable and best handling car I’ve ever owned, but it’s time is at an end. I’m going to tear everything out of it to maximize the amount I […]

2014-06-02 – 17:38 | By donzilla | Posted in Cars | Comments (0)

Hot start issue on Land Cruiser

I’ve been troubleshooting a hot start issue on the 1991 Land Cruiser FJ80. I did replace the OEM vapor canister with a newer purge pump (as detail on IH8MUD). The candidates for the problem right now are: vapor lock EFI relay issues fuel pump fuel filter These are my main two references for others having […]

2014-03-29 – 06:53 | By donzilla | Posted in Cars, Land Cruiser | Tagged | Comments (0)

Become a real mechanic, son!

2013-11-15 – 10:09 | By donzilla | Posted in Tools | Comments (0)

The Mechanics of Financing Auto-locomotion

Here’s a new look at the finances associated with purchasing and operating a modern auto: I generally figure in all my finances that it costs about $200/month to keep each vehicle running, roadworthy, and safe. This is actually a really low number, especially when compared with AAA and other guidelines. However, it figures (a) that […]

2013-11-06 – 15:23 | By donzilla | Posted in Cars | Comments (5)

The Handlebar Bike Rack

2013-07-09 – 09:18 | By donzilla | Posted in Cars, The Silver Bullet | Comments (0)