LandCruiser woodgrain problem

cruisinland · 06-23-2008, 07:18 PM

seeing 2 bubble/separation areas under the woodgrain in my 40th anniversary LandCruiser, on the shift console between driver/passenger seats. it has 83k miles, sits in a carpeted garage for the last 5 years...what would cause this?? - there is no eating or drinking in the suv, so can't be a liquid... any ideas how to fix or stop future "bubbles" or separation areas?

likearock00 · 06-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Sorry to hear about that. Alot of vehicles have this problem and may just require you buying new inserts for it. I know it sucks but if you want it to look good that'll be about the only way to go.

Just out of curiousity, why did you come to a GM website for a Toyota prob? Doesn't matter to me but be prepared for a few jokes and jabs!

chaseabryant · 06-23-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by likearock00

Sorry to hear about that. Alot of vehicles have this problem and may just require you buying new inserts for it. I know it sucks but if you want it to look good that'll be about the only way to go.

Just out of curiousity, why did you come to a GM website for a Toyota prob? Doesn't matter to me but be prepared for a few jokes and jabs!

+1

Does it get parked outside a lot when not parked in the garage? High temperatures from sitting in the sun can lead to separation...

-Chase

Hitman1970 · 06-23-2008, 08:52 PM

Where is outside for you? Nevada, Arizona, West Texas?

cruisinland · 06-24-2008, 06:42 AM

Thx, likearock00...will try to find new inserts, just not understanding why it started now. i tried, believe me, to go to a toyota blog via their home page, and it kept directing me here! so, saw an asian auto forum and figured it was as good as it was gonna get. it's my first asian car (always Vette's or VW's before), and i must say i'm very impressed and happy with my landcruiser the last 10 years! i'm ready for the jabs! ha-ha

cruisinland · 06-24-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chaseabryant

+1

Does it get parked outside a lot when not parked in the garage? High temperatures from sitting in the sun can lead to separation...

-Chase

nope - if i'm not driving it, it stays tucked in the carpeted garage (i live in germany, currently). when i do drive it, i use a window deflector shield, and the windows are tinted. i did live in southeastern AZ when i first got it, but that was only for 2 years, and i also had a garage there...

rozz · 06-24-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cruisinland

nope - if i'm not driving it, it stays tucked in the carpeted garage (i live in germany, currently). when i do drive it, i use a window deflector shield, and the windows are tinted. i did live in southeastern AZ when i first got it, but that was only for 2 years, and i also had a garage there...

When you live in Arizona, did the Cruiser spent most of it time out in the Sun? I know Arizona heat can ready cook car and truck. My guess, I think the first two years driving in the hot temperature is what started the problem you’re having now.

cruisinland · 06-24-2008, 09:23 AM

i had the silver deflector shield always in the windshield when i was out and about, but just the intense heat probably did have some effect long term. thanks all...

roteague · 06-24-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisinland

Thx, likearock00...will try to find new inserts, just not understanding why it started now. i tried, believe me, to go to a toyota blog via their home page, and it kept directing me here! so, saw an asian auto forum and figured it was as good as it was gonna get. it's my first asian car (always Vette's or VW's before), and i must say i'm very impressed and happy with my landcruiser the last 10 years! i'm ready for the jabs! ha-ha

If you like your Toy then you would be estatic with the new Chevy or GMC full size SUVs.

eurohazard · 06-24-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisinland

Thx, likearock00...will try to find new inserts, just not understanding why it started now. i tried, believe me, to go to a toyota blog via their home page, and it kept directing me here! so, saw an asian auto forum and figured it was as good as it was gonna get. it's my first asian car (always Vette's or VW's before), and i must say i'm very impressed and happy with my landcruiser the last 10 years! i'm ready for the jabs! ha-ha

Here's a decent place for you: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=87 It doesn't look like the Landcruiser forum itself gets too many hits, but you could try the "general" section.

cruisinland · 06-24-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roteague

If you like your Toy then you would be estatic with the new Chevy or GMC full size SUVs.

lemme guess who you work for...

if i buy another chevy, it'd be another vette! but, thanks!

cruisinland · 06-24-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eurohazard

Here's a decent place for you: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=87 It doesn't look like the Landcruiser forum itself gets too many hits, but you could try the "general" section.

thank you Travis AFB! i swear to you i tried to go thru toyota nation, but it kept bouncing me back. it seems to work now, so thank you for the link! signed - ramstein ab...

eurohazard · 06-24-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisinland

thank you Travis AFB! i swear to you i tried to go thru toyota nation, but it kept bouncing me back. it seems to work now, so thank you for the link! signed - ramstein ab...

Enjoy Germany! (you bast@rd!) just kidding!

mbukukanyau · 06-24-2008, 07:00 PM

I think its time for you to upgrade to a platinum Escalade.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 06-25-2008, 02:40 PM

Time to sell it and get a real truck

06-23-2008, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
cruisinland Walking Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	LandCruiser woodgrain problem seeing 2 bubble/separation areas under the woodgrain in my 40th anniversary LandCruiser, on the shift console between driver/passenger seats. it has 83k miles, sits in a carpeted garage for the last 5 years...what would cause this?? - there is no eating or drinking in the suv, so can't be a liquid... any ideas how to fix or stop future "bubbles" or separation areas?

06-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,503	Re: LandCruiser woodgrain problem Sorry to hear about that. Alot of vehicles have this problem and may just require you buying new inserts for it. I know it sucks but if you want it to look good that'll be about the only way to go. Just out of curiousity, why did you come to a GM website for a Toyota prob? Doesn't matter to me but be prepared for a few jokes and jabs! __________________ "Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men." -Patton

06-23-2008, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,806	Re: LandCruiser woodgrain problem Where is outside for you? Nevada, Arizona, West Texas? __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

06-24-2008, 06:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
cruisinland Walking Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Re: LandCruiser woodgrain problem Thx, likearock00...will try to find new inserts, just not understanding why it started now. i tried, believe me, to go to a toyota blog via their home page, and it kept directing me here! so, saw an asian auto forum and figured it was as good as it was gonna get. it's my first asian car (always Vette's or VW's before), and i must say i'm very impressed and happy with my landcruiser the last 10 years! i'm ready for the jabs! ha-ha

06-24-2008, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
cruisinland Walking Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Re: LandCruiser woodgrain problem i had the silver deflector shield always in the windshield when i was out and about, but just the intense heat probably did have some effect long term. thanks all...

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mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 7,542	Re: LandCruiser woodgrain problem I think its time for you to upgrade to a platinum Escalade. __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith

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