Soverign Bullbar pre 2005 inner linner repair.

[Zapper Member Find all posts View Profile Close Zapper]

Looking at getting my 2004 Prado bullbar looked at by Toyota after reports that engine damage could be possible in water crossing as down to as little as 100mm(at speeds of above 30kph) . Apparently the installation of the bullbar resulted removal part of the linning in the wheel arch which allows water to flow up into the air intake. I have looked at mine and it is cut away and looks like a possible outcome. I know this has been discussed before but there is no feedback if Toyota has come to the party with any fix. Is there anyone in the same situation as me and has had Toyota look at this fault?

I am looking at getting a snorkel which will fix this but nevertheless looking at the cutout it just doesn't look good and a repair I beleive is still needed.

Zapper

[Dobbo Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dobbo]

zapper, I believe that there is a topic about this on the LCOOL website.

[Racketsports Member Find all posts View Profile Close Racketsports]

Any chance someone could post a link to this topic on LCOOL?
Cheers
Racketsports

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

http://www.lcool.org/technical/120_s...ingestion.html

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Chippy

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Got my Prado back today from the dealer,they replaced the inner liner on both of the wheel arches and put a cover kit between the bullbar and the inner liner and it looks much better now . They admitted 50% liability :shock: and we split the cost 50/50 so at the end of the day it cost $210. I didn't push too hard for 100% of costs (not that I didn't try)because it was out of warranty and I have been doing my own services.

Zapper