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I have been wondering about this very thing and now I know - have my 20k service coming up so will be asking for a new tailshaft. Can't stress enough how helpful this forum is. Thanks people.
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Well I notified my dealer today that the tail shaft clunk still exists and started again two days after the so called "re-greasing".
I told them that I knew of other Prado owners (you guys) that have the same problem, and its a well known problem with Toyota and that other dealers are replacing the tail shafts under warranty.
I said that its no point re-greasing every service because I will just complain after every service that it is not fixed.
My dealer agreed that it is a known problem, and have ordered me a tail shaft to be fitted next Friday.
Another successful outcome with many thanks to you all at Pradopoint!
Cheers,
Jeff[SIZE=3]Jeff[/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]2012 | VX | D4D | Auto | Crystal Pearl | LightForce Genesis 50W HID's | ARB UVP | TJM Bar | Tow Bar | Rhino Pioneer Rack | Outback Ideas Points | Airtec Snorkel | Diff Breathers | Uniden UH7760NB UHF | Uniden UH076SX-NB UHF | Bilstein B6 Offroad Shocks | XGS Springs | TG150 | ARB Compressor | Redarc Trailer Brake | Projecta Anderson Plug | Hannibal RTT |[/SIZE]Comment
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Tail shaft started clunking 3000km. Greased myself. Then started clunking again at 8000km. Went into Toyota and booked in for tail shaft replacement without having to complain. All seems to easy for some reason.Comment
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I cant believe this post has gone on for ever....... If the tail shaft clunks its stuffed and needs a new one, re-greasing ect are only temp fixes, IT NEEDS A NEW ONEComment
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I don`t know about that, my first 150 started clunking and on first service was greased, it didn`t clunk for the next 40000km until I sold it.stepped up the a 200 LC for towing,
but had a 2012 and 2010 150 Prado GXL auto diesel in Graphite with Bridgestone D697 A/T. Dobinson C59-300/325 and Bilsteins. Accessories : two baby seats. Sidewinder`s Dual Battery isolator and rear power outlet kit. Pirana Battery tray, Hayman Reese towbar with Toyota wiring kit and Brains`s guard.Comment
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Likewise with mine, haven't had the clunk for almost 20k now, but just had it happen again, will be demanding a replacement at the 60k service.Originally posted by maxjj View PostKev,
2010 Silver 5dr GXL, Auto, diesel, ARB Deluxe bar, ARB bash plates, lightforce 170's, safari snorkel, towbar, dual batteries, air bags, trans cooler, Kings/Koni's, ARB rack, Cooper S/T Maxx's, Rock Tamers, Beaudesert 2.75" exhaust and more to come.Comment
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Mine started clunking within the first 1k, got it greased and I thought all was well. Bloody thing just started again at 26k. I will see what happens aft the 30k service.
Cheers MattBlue storm 150GXL auto TD with tjm steel bulbar, Xgs gold lift with polyairs, airtec etc..Comment
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I have a March 2012 Altitude. Started clunk at about 5k (now 8.3)Comment
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I have a March 2012 Altitude. Started clunk at about 5k (now 8.3) took it in for the service and told them about it and the rattling seats. The service guy said yep its the tail shaft and it was quite bad. He said "we had a spare new shaft" so they put it in for me no problems. The servbice manager was quite annoyed that Toyoata were still selling them with the crap shaft in them, makes them look like the bad guys i guess. I am lucky and go to the good service centre in Perth that appears to do the right thing, as also mentioned by others on this forum. Whilst a bit annoyed to have these sorts of issues in a 70k car, only 6 monthsw old is not good as long as Toyota deal with it proffesionally i am good with that. hopefully all good now.
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Booked in for 10,000 K service in 2 weeks. Prado is June 12 build. Told the dealer about the clunk, noted but no comment so will be interesting to see what happens.Rob
Brisbane
Silver GXL Diesel auto 150[FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=4][/SIZE][/FONT]Comment
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I've also joined the 'clunk club'. Started after the 10k service. Going in for the 20k on Friday and when I booked in was told your model just needs greasing, only previous model had shaft replaced'. Needless to say I'll be discussing this further once we're face to face!
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Don't take that BS Dusty. My dealer also said the same thing and I said if it wasn't changed I would be complaining every service...Originally posted by Dusty74 View PostI've also joined the 'clunk club'. Started after the 10k service. Going in for the 20k on Friday and when I booked in was told your model just needs greasing, only previous model had shaft replaced'. Needless to say I'll be discussing this further once we're face to face!
They agreed to change it, booked in this Friday to be done.
Cheers,
Jeff[SIZE=3]Jeff[/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]2012 | VX | D4D | Auto | Crystal Pearl | LightForce Genesis 50W HID's | ARB UVP | TJM Bar | Tow Bar | Rhino Pioneer Rack | Outback Ideas Points | Airtec Snorkel | Diff Breathers | Uniden UH7760NB UHF | Uniden UH076SX-NB UHF | Bilstein B6 Offroad Shocks | XGS Springs | TG150 | ARB Compressor | Redarc Trailer Brake | Projecta Anderson Plug | Hannibal RTT |[/SIZE]Comment
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Will do Jeff, I've already had warranty work done (rear main oil seal!), so I'm not taking any crap.Comment
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Well I had my tail shaft replaced today under warranty and I must say it feels like a different car to drive... So smooth!!
I can't recommend enough to anyone that has this niggling issue, take it to your dealer and request the tail shaft be replaced.
You will not be disappointed.
Cheers,
Jeff[SIZE=3]Jeff[/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]2012 | VX | D4D | Auto | Crystal Pearl | LightForce Genesis 50W HID's | ARB UVP | TJM Bar | Tow Bar | Rhino Pioneer Rack | Outback Ideas Points | Airtec Snorkel | Diff Breathers | Uniden UH7760NB UHF | Uniden UH076SX-NB UHF | Bilstein B6 Offroad Shocks | XGS Springs | TG150 | ARB Compressor | Redarc Trailer Brake | Projecta Anderson Plug | Hannibal RTT |[/SIZE]Comment
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This STILL going if it clunks its stuffed,,,, Toyota have a " in house letter/notice to fit new tail shafts if the owner makes a lot of noise " Go for it insist on a new one . As Jeff above says I can't recommend enough to anyone that has this niggling issue, take it to your dealer and request the tail shaft be replaced.
You will not be disappointed.
Cheers,
JeffComment
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