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  • New Owner / Member - answers to common complaints?

    Howdy Folks,
    I recently inherited my old man's 2003 Grande 120 (4 litre petrol, 4 speed auto) with 140k on the clock.
    It's a beautifully maintained rig with Sovereign front bar, hard rear tyre cover, Toyota towbar and roof rack cross-rails being the extent of mods/accessories. It's basically been a highway tourer with some beach work into the mix.
    Extensive reading on these forums leads me to believe that I have also inherited two issues prone to affect these vehicles, and just wanted to check that I'm correct in my assessments of same:
    • The "tractor" noise / exhaust leak / ticking etc. under load is caused by crappy standard exhaust manifold. Fitting a set of Pacemaker headers should improve or eliminate.
    • Dash cracks - are best covered by a dash mat and lived with.


    What say you learned folks?
    Cheers,
    Drew

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    Hey RYZR,

    I also have the V6 2004 model with sovereign bar and I have been reading that another common problem is with the sovereign bar which has a recall on it (separate thread on this). From reading the thread it appears that Toyota will fix this problem up to sometime in 2013. Mine has not been fixed yet also so need to look into this. My vehicle was bought with 240,000km on it, have had it for 2-3 months now and have zero problems with it. I'm not aware of any tractor/ticking noise so that can't be too bad. I think you will be OK for years to come. Jurgs
    2004 VX 4litre, 4 speed Auto, Sovereign Bar, Spotlights, Dual Battery System, Towbar, LPG Conversion

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    • #3
      Hey Jurgs wind your window down and give it moderate throttle, you will hear it, It's standard equipment for the V6 in the 120 lol. Its better then the droning sound from the V6 in the 90's at about 3grand I use to listen to.....All up mate a good car if looked after, bit thirsty around town compared to the D4D but a good engine and grunt to go with it if needed........Cheers Steve
      Face lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yet

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      • #4
        Thanks Guys - for the welcome and answers too.
        First mod will definitely be the Pacey's along with a K&N filter (which I've used for years on all other vehicles).
        In addition, the wishlist at the moment includes:
        • Safari snorkel
        • Lightforce bunny burners
        • Reverse camera to standard Grande GPS head unit
        • Custom tailored sheepskins to front seats / centre console lid
        • UHF radio setup

        All of the above are subject to fiscal and matrimonial approval - although it is most certainly easier to ask forgiveness than permission!
        Advice on any and all the above appreciated.
        Cheers,
        Drew

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        • #5
          Cheers Jurgs - recall action on the bar has been done during scheduled servicing by Toyota at some point. Confirmed with dealer.
          Cheers,
          Drew

          Originally posted by Jurgs View Post
          Hey RYZR,

          I also have the V6 2004 model with sovereign bar and I have been reading that another common problem is with the sovereign bar which has a recall on it (separate thread on this). From reading the thread it appears that Toyota will fix this problem up to sometime in 2013. Mine has not been fixed yet also so need to look into this. My vehicle was bought with 240,000km on it, have had it for 2-3 months now and have zero problems with it. I'm not aware of any tractor/ticking noise so that can't be too bad. I think you will be OK for years to come. Jurgs

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          • #6
            Ryzr, unless u r driving with the window down all the time u will not hear this noise, I never found it an issue with my 120 n I hate noises that r annoying.
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