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OK, I have raised the issue of my tailshaft clunk again and quoted TNF 59/11. I'm told there is a newer bulletin which supersedes this one and talks about re-greasing only however the service manager at my local dealer has sent my case off to Toyota for a ruling. I'm not holding my breath since the Prado is now out of new car warranty however I have reminded them that the issue was raised twice while it was still in the factory warranty. So fingers crossed I'll get somewhere this time!
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Hi Fido, make sure you quote the new tail prop shaft part no. Check my posts earlier. This was replaced in the past 4 weeks.Originally posted by fido666 View Post
Having a lend I say.2012 150 | GXL | D4D | Auto | Graphite | TJM T13 | X-Ray 220 HID | Genuine Towbar | Engel 40LComment
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I'm sure they know the part no. as they have replaced them in the past. Earlier on in the piece they tried to tell me that the problem came back after replacing the shaft so now they just grease them. This time I'm putting my foot down.Originally posted by jayden82 View PostComment
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Oh oh. Run for your lives....Originally posted by fido666 View Post
Mine (apparently) has just started at 12,000 km ish. Apparently.My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automaticComment
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Sorry Jayden, I forgot to ask what year your 150 is. While I was on the phone to him the service manager said something about the newer bulletin telling them to stop replacing tailshafts after a certain production date but he didn't give me any more detail on that.Originally posted by jayden82 View Post
You better believe it! I've given them enough leeway already on this issue, time to stop mucking around.Originally posted by mjrandom View PostComment
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Yeah mine is Oct 2012. Had done 20,000 km when it was replaced. I complained a lot before that!Originally posted by fido666 View Post2012 150 | GXL | D4D | Auto | Graphite | TJM T13 | X-Ray 220 HID | Genuine Towbar | Engel 40LComment
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Give 'em hell fido!My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automaticComment
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OMG...Toyota Aus at its best......the problem has been around sooooooooo long and suddenly fixed in the latest 150????? Umm I don't think so......more spin and BS to avoid spending money.
Good luck guys....so glad mine was changed 40,000km ago!!!2010 150 Glacier White GXL D4D AutoComment
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Still waiting on an answer from Toyota guys so nothing new to report.Comment
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Yes I recall you posting that a few months ago. Did they try and steer you down the "new special greasing procedure" route first? By rights you shouldn't have had to pay for the labour either as it was a known issue within the warranty period. I get it though, you just wanted the problem fixed.Originally posted by Bendman
The fact they are still replacing shafts even on late model 150s tells me the spin I've been given is a croc, otherwise Toyota would be denying those claims too.Comment
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Mine has just started to play up again. Was greased around 4k kms ago. Will add it to the list of things for them to look at at next service.2016 [B][I][COLOR="#696969"]GRAPHITE[/COLOR][/I][/B] GXL TD 2.8, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, 285/65/18, Outback Solutions Drawers, Safari Snorkel, Hayman Reese HD Towbar, Firestone Coilrite Airbags, Bilstein & Dobinson lift, AMTS rear wheel spacer, Redarc Tow Pro Elite, Rhino Pioneer Platform (2128x1236mm) with more to come.Comment
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My April 2012 build had the tail shaft replaced under warranty two months ago. They tried greasing it first with no luck.
AdamComment
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Located in Darwin mate.Comment
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Success! New tailshaft on its way. Toyota have agreed to pay for the parts but not the labour, looks like the dealer is going to cover that though.Comment
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