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New Turbo at 114,000 km What!!
Getting a whistle from my 2014 Prado 150 Series (Diesel) under acceleration anything above 2000 RPM - Toyota say I require a New Turbo ... $4k ... not happy - has been serviced, not a lot of off road and really looked after it - full service history and now in a Out of Warranty Discussion with Toyota - anyone got any advice ? Consumer law stats the Product must be Durable - you cant say replacing at 114k kms Turbo reflects durability ...
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never listen to toyota. get a 2nd or 4rd opinion that is for sure -
yup have it booked Friday at Automotive Engineering Specialist - will be interesting to see what they come up with. Appreciate your response.Comment
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its not unheard of - been a few FB posts about it , and probably more so on the 1GD engine. The turbo shafts are quite small and the fins are even thinner. Its Toyotas in the modern age unfortunately......Comment
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After pushing Toyota I got 25% of parts only - which I feel is very poor - clearly they do not stand by their product and reflects poorly on durability ... so much for upgrading to a 200 series this year : will not happen - have been loyal to the brand 3 x Prado's over 20 years - they do not give a crap - really poor experience - Turbo specialist tomorrow will see what comes out of that - will not be buying another Toyota that's for sure ..Last edited by Patto.Vic.Au; 28-01-2021, 01:02 PM.Comment
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You wouldn't be able to buy a new 200 series this year anyway. Dealers are already cancelling current orders due to inability to supply as the 200 is now stopping production.Originally posted by Patto.Vic.Au View Post
Guess you have to look at it, its a 6-7 year old car and at least 3-4 years (and over 14000kms) out of warranty. Personally I think them offering 25% is a fairly good gesture as on paper they don't have to offer anything in reality.
What has your second opinion said?
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Could be lack of oil, i.e. blocked pick up - has this been checked when servicing? About that age injector seats can go causing blocked pickup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXeDhCKAfv0
A new turbo will end up the same if this is the cause.Comment
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thanks for that Piggy & Lawesb - 2nd opinion agrees turbo shaft issue and replacement required but quoted 10hours effort to replace!!! what sort of drugs are they on? - Lawesb :will ping Service to ensure Pickup is inspected - thanks for heads up...
Interestingly have been quoted Garrett reconditioned Genuine Toyota Turbo for the Prado which I thought was a good option at $1,750 and was stated all original parts - funny thing Garrett does not rebuild this particular Turbo and genuine new Toyota parts are not available from IHI which is the company that makes the parts - was quoted this a couple of times with this offer - spoken to Garrett direct and they confirmed this is bulls**t - looks like their legal team will be investigating ... As for Toyota's pricing, have quoted $3,350 (Parts only - not including 25% discount) where I can purchase from Denco $2,750 new - of course Toyota can only supply from their own supply chain ... what a minefield out there - I don't think I have any other option ... off to Toyota I go .. appreciate your insight & commentsComment
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Here is the end result - my intake filter is changed regularly and never dirty ?? anyone got any clue what causes this ???
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That looks like something has gone thru the intake. I would imagine if it was dust, it would be a lot shinier. There's more to this story. You could also try G Turbo.
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That's not dust or wear and tear. Something solid went through that turbo. Did it happen after a service?[B]Steve[/B]
2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bitsComment
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Only way a shaft could do that damage is if it had literally like 5-10mm float!Comment
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wow!!!Comment
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