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killtrassy

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    Landcruiser 200 Turbo Diesel

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  1. http://www.lcool.org/form/application_new.html I noticed that you have had no replies so far to your question. I think someone might be able to help you on the above forum. Regards Tony How did you get on Graham / Kathy getting hold of a workshop manual for the 200 ? Regards Tony
  2. http://www.lcool.org/form/application_new.html I noticed that you have had no replies so far to your question. I think someone might be able to help you on the above forum. Regards Tony
  3. Have you tried the other Toyota forum --- lcool.org --- click on tecnical section. You will find there is more discussion on it than this forum ; there is a topic on 200's stalling. Hope the problem is solved quickly for you as it must be very disappointing for you ; maybe you have some bad fuel ? Regards Tony
  4. Hi Steve I have not had the problem myself but did hear the reason for the delay in releasing the Turbo Diesels back in November was they took some to Cairns for a press release promotion and a few suffered a similar problem. As a result they held them ( the T/Diesels ) back and on investigation they found there was a fuel or fuel filter problem so maybe this is your problem. Regards Tony
  5. Mate.....I can assure you it had absolutly NOTHING to do with the, as you described, "silly hill start thing". The hill assist control is a system that works on the brakes and is a part of the traction contol set up. All it does is detect (when the car is in drive) rearwood motion and applys the brakes intemittently. at about 60 times per second for about 5 seconds....thats it. The clunk in a tailshaft issue (not transmission). The tailshaft on the 200 gets longer and shorter as the suspention and vehicle move. The clunk is created by the spindal thread that allows this motion. To much or to little = clunk. Personally, I would be taking it back to Toyota for them to fix it, as I have done, and not try and fix it yourself. Can you imagine if you used the wrong grease, or quantity and Toyota can relate it back to you.....That means you have to fork out your hard earned coin to fix the problem. With the oil problem, I have used 2 litres in 9150 kilometres. A diesel engine can take up to 20000km to bed in and settle in oil consumption. "Mate" ( my name is Tony what is yours Conehead ? ) I have had two previous model Landcruisers and all of them had tailshafts that moved as you have described above and none of them clunked as I came to a stop or about to take off. I have taken it back twice to the dealer and so far with no satisfactory result. The grease recommended is NLGI No. 2 which is a basic chassis grease and how much is too much or not enough in your opinion. Of course you don't want to pump it in so much that it is spewing out everywhere. I only suggested the hill assist function as a thought ; it was not on the previous models so thought the problem might lie there. I still think it is a "silly" thing and of no real practical use. You said you have used 2 litres of oil in 9150 klms. How much hard work have you done with towing a caravan etc. Mine does not use much poking about town but it certainly increases when you put it under a heavy load which is what they are made for aren't they ? My two previous LC T/D used none ; 80 series 156000 klm ; 100 series 138000 klm. They both pulled vans so why are these using oil ? I have now done 14500 klms in mine now but maybe it will stop using oil at 20000 klms. but I don't think so. Toyota reckoned after 10000 klms it would settle down. Anyway besides the above problems it is big improvement on the 100 series as a tow vehicle and very enjoyable to drive. Regards Tony
  6. Hi Sinair I have fitted a Prodigy myself to my 200 and fitted the contoller above my left hand knee on the sloping under dash cover to the left of the steering wheel. I had to wire the contoller the whole way through from the battery to the trailer pin and am not aware of an existing coupling. There is an existing trailer wiring harness that finishes behind the second row of seats and is where you join onto with the genuine wiring harness to go to a rear plug for a trailer or caravan. Shame they don't run it right through in the first place but then they could not value add to the vehicle. If you can't do it yourself a competent auto electrician will be able to do it. Maybe your dealer can arrange to have it done when you have the trailer wiring harness installed. Regards Tony
  7. Hi Brigalow First of all remember any accesories put on at delivery will attract an extra 25% because it will be included in the luxury car tax component. Better to put on any accessories after delivery to avoid this extra amount in tax. Why were you forced into paying $350 for front window tinting ? I paid $315 to have the wiring harness fitted by a Toyota dealer ( harness / control box is $163 by itself ). Make sure you use the genuine harness as it comes with it's own control box so as not to upset the computer which apparently is very sensitive to electrical disturbances. They have to remove the seats in the rear to install it so if you don't want to use the seats in the back it is a good chance to have them removed as they are actually bolted to the floor and don't come out easily as in the 100 series. I paid the following for Genuine Toyota accessories . Chrome bull bar $1950 fitted by dealer Bonnet protector $82 fitted myself Headlight protectors $71 fitted myself I would get an auto electrician to install your electric brakes , power outlet in rear for Waeco etc. , power for van fridge and van battery if required. Hope the above info is of some use to you . Regards Tony
  8. Spoke to service manager last week when my LC 200 was in for a service ( love the Toyota Advantage Service at $180 / service for the first 6 services ) and he said they are still trying to work out why the clunk from the transmission when pulling up or taking off. Pumping grease into the driveshaft splines has not fixed the problem. Has anyone else heard of a solution. Every owner I have spoken to has the same problem. I personally think it has something to do with that silly hill assist arrangement they have put on the TD. Regards Tony
  9. Hi William ( burke a lot ) Saw that photo of your old cruiser and it bought back memories. Had one myself many years ago ; it was my 3rd vehicle. Mine was a 1977 model with a four speed gearbox. Is that the same as your one. Yes you are right the HJ 45 is a real 4x4 but you have to compare it with the new 79 series V8 now not the 200 series. I think the new 79 series would be a better vehicle all round but time will tell. Regards Tony
  10. Hi Rastus If you want to tow a large van I personally would not have the KDSS and get the the extra fuel tank instead which will increase your towing range from 400 klm to 600 klm which is a massive advantage when travelling outback remote areas etc. Even travelling in populated areas you don't have to go through the dramas as much to find the diesel bowsers which are an extinct species in some Australian fuel stations and some are nearly impossible to get to with a van on. The KDSS will not be of any advantage when towing a van and the extra $2500 could be better spent on bullbars , driving lights , brake controllers , heavy wiring for fridges etc. Regards Tony
  11. I have done 11500 klms in my 200 T/D GXL now mainly towing a caravan. I am getting 20l / 100 klms towing and 12l / 100 klms without van. I am sure the above figures could be improved if the right foot was lifted abit but the motor and auto transmission tend to encourage " performance ". It has no problem pulling 2.5 tons at highway speeds ; you have to actually watch the speedo to make sure the speed does not get away. I am glad the GXL Turbo is the only model that does not have the KDSS suspension as standard as this model is the only one to get the 138 litre fuel tank. A 90 litre fuel tank for pulling caravans in Australia is ridiculous. Imagine a petrol version with a 90 litre tank ; probably about 250klm range. The T/D with KDSS has about 400 klm before light comes on ; I get about 600 klm before light comes on ( takes about 120 litres so about 15+ left ) Regards Tony
  12. SORRY THIS REPLY IS LATE BUT I HAVE ONLY JUST JOINED THE GROUP. TO REMOVE THE REAR SEATS IS NOT LIKE THE 100 SERIES. AS STATED IN A EARLIER REPLY THEY ARE BOLTED TO THE FLOOR. THE GOOD NEWS IS IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE THEM OUT PERMANETLY THEY HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO INSTALL THE GENUINE WIRING HARNESS FOR A CARAVAN / TRAILER. I ASKED THE SERVICE DEPT. NOT TO PUT THEM BACK IN. COSTS ABOUT $300 TO HAVE WIRING DONE ON THE 200 BUT APPARENTLY ESSENTIAL TO USE GENUINE ONE AS THE COMPUTERS ARE VERY SENSITIVE TO EXCESSIVE WATTAGE LOADS. REGARDS TONY
  13. I have had my T/D Landcruiser since early December 2007 and have covered 11500 klms mostly towing a 2.5 ton caravan. Have spoken to a few other owners and all are experiencing these two problems. The oil consumption is improving from 2 litres in the first 3000 klms to about 1/2 litre for 4000klms now so hopefully it will sort itself out. Apparently dealers have been made aware of this are are advising clients to check their oil levels regularly especially if you are working the motors and not just driving around the suburbs. The clunking appears to be coming from the driveshaft and is only evident when you pull up and take off. A reason that has been given is lack of grease in the drive shaft splines but I have pumped some grease in but has not made much difference. Otherwise it is a great vehicle especially if towing a van. Would be interested to hear it others are having the above problems also. Regards Tony
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