1991 GXL HOT INSIDE
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 21:29
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Bede & Trish Watts
I have a 1991 GXL Toyota it gets hot around the gearbox & transfer case on the inside of the cab dose anyone have this problem with there 80 series.
regards Bede
Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 21:37
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 21:37
Bede,
A shot of penicillin will fix it.
They do get hot. The gear box on the 80 series are huge and there fore hold a lot of heat. As long as the gear oil is the correct grade and the quaintly is right then there is not much to worry about.
Roll on winter. It will make a good foot warmer.
Wayne
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Follow Up By: Member - Bill S (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 22:09
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 22:09
I used to love my 80srs for that in winter it had 500,000 kms when left my posession and never gave an ounce of trouble with gearbox,so I would say normal.
Regards BILL
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Reply By: luch - Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 23:17
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 at 23:17
Bede i have a std 80 series vynal floor it seems normal,
mine gets that hot on a long drive that you almost cannot hold your hand on it too long (although im got sure whether it has any insulation / underlay under it)
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Reply By: Member - Tony G (ACT) - Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 07:09
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 07:09
Removal of the protection plates allow a bit more air flow around the gearbox/transfer case. Helps a bit more with ground clearance as
well.
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Reply By: Scoey - Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 10:46
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 10:46
I have a '94 Petrol Auto GXL 80 and the drivers floor gets REAL warm on a long drive or if you let her sit there and idle with no air flow going under the truck. I get worried about it every now and then but sounds like it's normal!
Cheers Scoey
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Reply By: BenSpoon - Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 11:06
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 11:06
Normal. If you reckon thats bad, you should try a 45 series! you can burn your hand on the bolts coming thru the tunnel and firewall.
On another note, does your 80 blow out ambient temperature when you crank up the fan on cool?
Mine seems to heat it 5-10 degrees, even when its on the coldest setting.
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Follow Up By: Scoey - Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 11:35
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 11:35
Yep everynow and then in the old 40 I'd be driving along and nearly hit the roof when I accidently rest my foot on one of those bolts - bloody hot! And in the 80 if you just want fresh air coming thru the vents forget it - may as
well have the heater on. I'm bloody glad I'm not alone on this one but!
Scoey!
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Reply By: Laura B - Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 11:55
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 11:55
hey Bede....ours too got a 94 gxl duel fuel and it does the same..not too worried....
bring on winter for it though!!!
Laura B
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Reply By: revhead307 - Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 12:42
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 12:42
I have a GQ Diesel and the gearstick for the PTO which comes off the gearbox is too hot too hold more than 2 seconds etc.
Has anyone considered fitting a transmission oil cooler to a manual? They are common place for auto's that tow, but i havent heard of anyone doing this to a manual.
Regards
Rev
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Follow Up By: Bede & Trish Watts - Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 10:51
Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 10:51
Thanks, everyone, for your
feedback. Much appreciated.
To the Nissan owners: we'll be keeping our Cruiser, thanks very much
Bede W.
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