Injector oil seals

[dannyson Member Find all posts View Profile Close dannyson]

According to what I've read so far this alleged 'potential' issue on the 150 model is not on their radar unless anyone can show any different.... their are no service bulletins/recalls or any 'customer support' nonsense regarding this for the 150.

As a result of the lack of....I'm hoping TMC regard this as an issue that only applied to the VIN numbers on certain 120/hilux models will not occur again.. we will see - but no 150 owner anywhere has reported this specific problem yet as far as I can see....

[Landuser Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Landuser]

Dannyson: "No.bulletin or.any 'customer support' nonsense regarding this for the 150"

Hi Dannyson, check this thread link by Davros...Evidence of Strange things happening with late model D4D's...Logic would tell us, same basic late donk is in 150, and a identified reoccuring problem in a later 2010 D4D, same issue as that covered by EU TMC customer contact campaign covering earlier D4D build dates up to 2008.

The problem is an D4D engine based, not vehicle type, so what ever vehicle this same engine is used in, will potentially have same issue!

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post346555

Don't lull onesself into a false sense of security here....If it is same basic donk in 150, then I would check for issue if you want real piece of mind. Perhaps TMC are just starting to catch up with same potential issues in later models.

Its not an issue though if the engine is serviced with a proceedure that looks for these issues before they become a problem.

Landuser

dannyson said:

According to what I've read so far this alleged 'potential' issue on the 150 model is not on their radar unless anyone can show any different.... their are no service bulletins/recalls or any 'customer support' nonsense regarding this for the 150.

As a result of the lack of....I'm hoping TMC regard this as an issue that only applied to the VIN numbers on certain 120/hilux models will not occur again.. we will see - but no 150 owner anywhere has reported this specific problem yet as far as I can see....

[Foxy48 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Foxy48]

Landuser and Roo, thanks guys, I and I'm sure many other people appreciate the information you have been forwarding as it is forearming us when and if something should happen .I have no doubt Toyota are watching and reading this as well, if they were not I'd want to know why not as this is for their benefit as well as ours. Cheers guys and thank you Foxy

[Kev7762 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kev7762]

For interest, super cheap have an inspection camera on special this week for $99, saving about $75 from memory. Not sure if this across Aust or only WA, but may be worth a look.

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

Who really knows when an engine was built, it has nothing to do with the build date of the car. Mine supposedly rolled out of the factory in November 2008 but if I look at the backing plates on the front end they have October 2007 stickers. The engines could be just as old.

[wooley Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close wooley]

Who really knows when an engine was built, it has nothing to do with the build date of the car. Mine supposedly rolled out of the factory in November 2008 but if I look at the backing plates on the front end they have October 2007 stickers. The engines could be just as old.

very true.

[Foxy48 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Foxy48]

Hi people, just bearing in mind we have been talking about vapors and gasses which form up in the engine cover which then mix and form a carbon build up would putting a "catch can" help in lessening the return of solids back to the sump and the build up on the pickup screen .I see there is some talk here, in another thread, of those items. What I'm asking would it be worthwhile adding one to the return hose that comes out of the rocker cover left hand rear and then to the sump I presume ??? Foxy

[williade Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close williade]

Hi people, just bearing in mind we have been talking about vapors and gasses which form up in the engine cover which then mix and form a carbon build up would putting a "catch can" help in lessening the return of solids back to the sump and the build up on the pickup screen .I see there is some talk here, in another thread, of those items. What I'm asking would it be worthwhile adding one to the return hose that comes out of the rocker cover left hand rear and then to the sump I presume ??? Foxy

A catch can helps keep oil vapour out of the intake manifold so it doesn't soot from the EGR doesn't stick to the walls and build up. Carbon deposits from failure of the injector seals causes problems in the crank case, not the intake manifold.

[williade Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close williade]

Upon further investigation with the Prado, I discovered that the vehicle had done a lot of short trips with a lot of start ups, the hot, cold theory. If you know your vehicle is going to do a lot of this style of driving, you are better off with the petrol model in my opinion. Diesels are designed for long trips and loads. At least for the block reaching operating temperatures.
TMC needs to release the Prado with the 2.7L petrol block again. For those people who don't want the V6 engine in their vehicles.
The Roo.

Agreed. I suspect the average mum's taxi driver is opting for the D4D because of lower fuel costs. The 2.7L 2TR-FE seams like a solid motor and would likely appeal to many buyers, especially if it is priced lower than the D4D and V6 and is available in the GX trim.

[Foxy48 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Foxy48]

Thanks guys, you have answered my question .Now to make up my mind which one as I sure can't afford $70-80 every time for a filter change unless they can be cleaned .I'm going to have to go for a cheaper example .cheers Foxy

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

The local Tojo service manager was telling me today that they had just had a visit from a technician from the Japanese mother company. He was trying to understand how our climate and terrain causes havoc with vehicle maintenance. One example given to him was how the owner of a well serviced 200 series pays nearly a $1000 for a service only to have the car crap itself 2 days later on a drive to Perth. The fault is blamed on the fuel filter for which there is no service schedule. No schedule = no interest from the service guys when they do your car. He also told me that the injector seal failure is another of those urban myths.

[matt150 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close matt150]

I change the fuel filter under the bonnet every 10,000 km and the between tank underbody one every 20,000 km (although not quite there yet !). Also I only ever use BP Diesel...

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

He also told me that the injector seal failure is another of those urban myths.

Don't you love those "urban myths" that result in a redeveloped part with new part number.

[Riv39 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Riv39]

Don't you love those "urban myths" that result in a redeveloped part with new part number.

Oh and don't forget about the European recall myth......

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

No1 piston is way down on pressure and now they suspect it's got a hole in it. Jeez, I wonder how that happened. Now the engine is coming out. Probably caused by a jet of fuel piercing through the top of the piston is their story.