Well mine is on 240kms... im replacing it as a preventative maintenancejob along with everything else in the cooling system... im doing this hoping to get anther 240 trouble free kms out of it... its hard forking the cash out though...$1100 cooling system overhaul!
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Lucky u Got a fellow PPer to stand around and watch you work ;-).... Na u know that I'm always keen to give you a hand with anything bud! We will get your buggy ready for her trip2008 120 Series 3lt D4D TD Prado GX, With to many bits to list :-) and more to come!!
Ghosts Build thread :- [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?22132-Ghosts-2008-D4D-Auto-build[/url]
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Originally posted by Ghost View PostLucky u Got a fellow PPer to stand around and watch you work ;-).... Na u know that I'm always keen to give you a hand with anything bud! We will get your buggy ready for her tripHERS - KZJ120, BILSTIEN / KINGS, AMTS GEAR, RHINO GEAR, OUTBACK DRAWERS ETC ETC ETC
MINE - HDJ78 RV TROOPY. 1HDFTE. TWIN FACTORY LOCKERS. STEINBAUER POWER. OME LIFT. BEAST.
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Originally posted by mackayvx View PostWell mine is on 240kms... im replacing it as a preventative maintenancejob along with everything else in the cooling system... im doing this hoping to get anther 240 trouble free kms out of it... its hard forking the cash out though...$1100 cooling system overhaul!2008 Diesel Prado with extra stuff added. I drive it on the road and other places too.
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Originally posted by mackayvx View Postcheers ghost... you can be my photographer! ....BTW 9am on PP?? Mate are we turning into junkies or what??2008 120 Series 3lt D4D TD Prado GX, With to many bits to list :-) and more to come!!
Ghosts Build thread :- [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?22132-Ghosts-2008-D4D-Auto-build[/url]
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Originally posted by gxl_d4d View PostDid $1100 include a new water pump?
How long does it take to install a new pump? I was considering getting mine changed at 160 000km when the coolant gets changed.
Im putting a full day aside for the job with no plans for the next just in case... im sure a mechanic would say anywhere between 5 - 8 hrs... any mechanics want to offer comment on that?Last edited by mackayvx; 04-07-2012, 09:18 PM.HERS - KZJ120, BILSTIEN / KINGS, AMTS GEAR, RHINO GEAR, OUTBACK DRAWERS ETC ETC ETC
MINE - HDJ78 RV TROOPY. 1HDFTE. TWIN FACTORY LOCKERS. STEINBAUER POWER. OME LIFT. BEAST.
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Mine did 260,000 and wasnt leaking too bad when i changed it...just weeping slightly but i was about to do a run from Melb to Fraser and back and didnt want to take any chances. Got an aftermarket one for 280 or similar and its been fine. The guy who i got it from (ebay - newqualityradiators) was a top bloke..sent an instruction manual and a load of info on how to care for the radiator, best fluids to use etc etc. Gotparcel tracking and a warranty too. He also made sure that i went out and got a new cap and even emailed me a few days later to check if it went in OK and was working ok...Now thats service! I doubt you would get that OE eh?
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Originally posted by barkern View PostMine did 260,000 and wasnt leaking too bad when i changed it...just weeping slightly but i was about to do a run from Melb to Fraser and back and didnt want to take any chances. Got an aftermarket one for 280 or similar and its been fine. The guy who i got it from (ebay - newqualityradiators) was a top bloke..sent an instruction manual and a load of info on how to care for the radiator, best fluids to use etc etc. Gotparcel tracking and a warranty too. He also made sure that i went out and got a new cap and even emailed me a few days later to check if it went in OK and was working ok...Now thats service! I doubt you would get that OE eh?HERS - KZJ120, BILSTIEN / KINGS, AMTS GEAR, RHINO GEAR, OUTBACK DRAWERS ETC ETC ETC
MINE - HDJ78 RV TROOPY. 1HDFTE. TWIN FACTORY LOCKERS. STEINBAUER POWER. OME LIFT. BEAST.
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I've done 235000 in mine and it started weeping down near the drain tap at about 220000. I used a pair of long handled multigrip
pliers and tightened up the clamp that holds the plastic tank to the core, that fixed the problem and saved me some moolah.
If it starts leaking anywhere else along that clamp I'll give it the same fix.
Cheers,
Foxo.
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