This afternoon, I checked, and found that the EGR controller has a wire going to it from one side of the glow relay coil, so it looks like it does control the glow plugs. The other side of the coil goes to the chassis. Thanks ChurchurDan for the info. Has anyone had any experience of repairing or ...

That would explain why I couldn't find it! The engine/egr controller I found as you say, above the glove box. Does any one have a copy of the relevant section of the FSM or an electrical diagram?

I recently noticed the glow plug light coming on after the motor had started. The time delay seems variable - about 50 secs when cold ( ambient here is around 15 deg C) and 8-10 when hot. After a little investigation, what I have found so far is that from cold, with the ignition key in the 'glow ...

Thought I'd post my findings as it's taken me a while to get here! Looking for a set of parts for a knuckle rebuild for a 2003 HZJ79 LC. Ive looked at buying local, importing fro the USA, and 'mail order' within NZ. These are the results... Import from CruiserDan, OEM parts including wheel and ...

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Has anyone had any dealings with Trail-Gear http://www.trail-gear.com/knuckle-service in the USA? they will ship to NZ and their knuckle joint kits look comprehensive at a reasonable price - any thoughts?

Thanks Trundle, I'll keep an eye open for that.

Hi all, I've been lurking on IH8MUD for a while since buying my first 4WD truck, a 325000km, 2003 HZJ79 about a year ago. I haven't yet done any off roading - the truck was brought to help with carting stuff around the property, as a second car, and because I've always wanted one! The truck is stock ...