200 series landcruiser diesel problems

Hi ive just joined this forum tonight in the hope i might learn more about the 200 series turbo diesel land cruiser. Are you having problems with your toyota land cruiser. My 200 series v8 diesel is making a ticking noise seems to be on the left bank is this tappets or injectors answered by a verified toyota mechanic. Considering buying landcruiser vx 200 diesel landcruiser. Rv daily v8 landcruiser 200 series to be shelved in july 2019. Its affecting 100 and 200 series landcruisers, with petrol, diesel, v8, 1hd, 1hz, ifs and solid front axle models affected. I have just spent the last 3 days driving various new toyotal diesel 200 land cruisers both gxl and vx 200 series. However, the 1vdftv engine was also loaded into the popular 70series land cruiser as a single. Ive just snapped up a second hand 4wd and it was a deadset bargain too. The factory paint job underneath was totally inadequate, and toyota and the dealer refused to accept responsibility. Nov 16, 2007 the toyota is a little more powerful, but torque is about lineball. The only difference is that our 200 s are diesels, but the drivetrain is just the same. Jun 21, 20 in over 40 years of diesel combustion research, baileys has seen, repaired and prevented just about every cause of injector failure, and in this post we have compiled some of the most common symptoms, causes and ways to prevent the premature replacement of your common rail injectors. For those of you, who are not familiar with this part, here an attempt of a simple explanation.

Land cruiser 200 series v8 1vdftv turbo actuator stepper. Toyota land cruiser problems and reliability issues. Landcruiser 200 king off the road toyota australia. How good is your gas mileage new brake pads, considering hawk superduty, anyone have. Many prospective 200 series buyers opted for a used 100 series and that situation continues today. Apr 20, 2012 hi ive just joined this forum tonight in the hope i might learn more about the 200 series turbo diesel land cruiser. All you need to know when looking to buy a secondhand toyota landcruiser 200 series. Sep 05, 20 greetings allmy lc 200 gxl diesel is now 5 years old and i thought i would share my experiences over that time. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the toyota land cruiser in. The landcruiser 200 series lineup remained dieselonly gx and petrol or diesel gxl, vx and sahara, all with an electronically controlled sixspeed automatic transmission. I also think youve almost talked yourself out of a 200 landcruiser. These pale into insignificance compared to the benefits of a powerful and economical diesel engine, awesome 4wd and towing ability, outstanding outback touring ability and comfort. A few potential faults on the toyota land cruiser vx 200 4.

Greetings allmy lc 200 gxl diesel is now 5 years old and i thought i would share my experiences over that time. Anyone who has owned an f series gasser can testify to the poor fuel economy and lackluster performance. In its current form, the diesel produces 200kw of power and a classleading 650nm of torque making it a favourite with caravanners and those towing heavy loads. Lc200 td problems public forum kedron owners group inc. The tank used to fill to full with out a problem,now if you try to fill it if it is almost empty you cant get the last 40lts in, but if it is around half full it will fill to the max with no hassels.

Thanks for watching and dont forget to click like and subscribe. The 1vdftv engine was first fitted as a singleturbo variant and first used in australia from march 2007. Oct 14, 2012 my 200 series v8 diesel is making a ticking noise seems to be on the left bank is this tappets or injectors answered by a verified toyota mechanic. Ive driven in both of them and i did not feel any noticeable difference. This article will cover the modification of the 200 s standard battery setup by splitting of the factory dual battery system into a single battery for starting and factory loads, plus a deep cycle battery dedicated to accessories, charged via a redarc dcdc charger. Despite what a few oldschool workshops say about these modern thinner oils, they are recommended by toyota for a reason. Toyota landcruiser cold start problems berrima diesel service. We have two land cruiser 200 s one with 250k and the other one has 50k. Now at 102k same lights came on and power decreased to limp mode whilst towing a van. This problem started last year 2010 just as the weather began to cool down for winter. Celebrate the landcruisers 60 year reign as king off the road with a new level of sophistication in the landcruiser 200 sahara horizon special edition. At 85000 dash lights vsc,low 4wd and engine light displayed. Obviously youve set your heart, and your investment on a 200 landcruiser.

Does the 1 hdt engine landcruisers vx from 1998 suffer from the bigend bearing problems. I have a pyrometer fitted to my 200 series as i had on the two 100 series previously and two 80 series prior to that. So, what does a onestep up from entrylevel diesel landcruiser 200 cost. The design of the turbodiesel v8 that placed some of the electronics in the engine bay also caused a few complaints after it was discovered that. Diesel refuelling problem i have had similar problems as nifty07 with my 120. Landcruiser 200 shown fitted with optional genuine accessories on road tow bar kit 3,500kg braked g6, trailer wiring harness and rear park assist all sold separately. If there is a general boosting issue, it may only be a faulty stepper motor causing the problem. Hes been up the bloomfield track twice in the last couple of months, and its still working. Click here to see the full list of vin numbers affected. The toyota is a little more powerful, but torque is about lineball. The worst complaints are ac heater, accessories exterior problems. This stepper is a separate component from the turbochargers and can be replaced without replacing the entire turbo. Both indicate that the vehicle speedo is 5 6 kilometres out. The start of the problems was the turbodiesel v8s propensity to use a little oil between services.

Im beginning to think the 200 series diesel land cruiser may not be a wise or safe purchase. When the landcruiser 200 was initially released, toyota recommended a typical 15w40 diesel oil. And here is a secret to the land cruiser 200 series v8 1vdftv turbo actuator stepper motor problems and solutions. I bought a new current model landcruiser 200 series in late 2016. On the road for the local launch of the 200 series model, toyota chose alice springs as the venue. Current vehicle 2014 200 series diesel purchased new. Toyota land cruiser problems and reliability issues carsguide. I have done 120,000km in total, 70,000km pulling an off road caravan and after numerous problems, now have a vehicle that is fit for purposealmost. Landcruiser 200 series diesel v8 ihi turbo problems. The landcruiser 200 series still is the yardstick by which all other large off road 4wds are measured. Potential faults on the toyota land cruiser vx 200 4.

The toyota landcruiser 200 series has had its v8 petrol engine culled, leaving the more expensive twinturbo v8 diesel the sole powertrain option in australia. The new turbodiesel replaced the previous toyotas diesel power unit the 1hdfte engine. For the landcruiser nerds out there, that includes hdj100, hzj105, uzj100, vdj200, uzj200, urj202. One telling point about the landcruiser, with its dohc vvti engine, its significantly more economical than the commanders. Sep 20, 2017 its affecting 100 and 200 series landcruisers, with petrol, diesel, v8, 1hd, 1hz, ifs and solid front axle models affected. Our 2012 lc200 gxl diesel is used as work transport. Join us as we discover whether this 2009 refined monster truck, the toyota landcruiser v8 model is worth all the fuss. The twinturbo v8 diesel, peaking 195kw and 650nm over. I wonder if it could be the flap causing this problem.

We have a 1988 hj75 toyota landcruiser troopcarrier 2h diesel, and we are having starting problems. In over 40 years of diesel combustion research, baileys has seen, repaired and prevented just about every cause of injector failure, and in this post we have compiled some of the most common symptoms, causes and ways to prevent the premature replacement of your common rail injectors. Once you start it in the morning it will start again all day with no problems until it sits overnight, t. Landcruiser 80100 diesel diesel toys toyota diesel.

Land cruiser 200 vx turbo diesel conversion toyota conversions toyota land cruiser the history. Landcruiser 200 dual batteries and dcdc charger project 200. You can choose from either an onroad tongue for when youre towing your boat or an offroad tongue which is perfect for taking the caravan to the outback. To get some impressions, tom drives the 2019 toyota land cruiser 200 series in v8 diesel form. Within the above article, potential problems, causes and fixes have been identified as founded on the experience of vehicle owners and repairers, online sources such as discussion blogs, technical service bulletins and sac experience.

We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the toyota land cruiser in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. This article will cover the modification of the 200s standard battery setup by splitting of the factory dual battery system into a single battery for starting and factory loads, plus a deep cycle battery dedicated to accessories, charged via a redarc dcdc charger. Prado diesel is 128kw and very slow 15 seconds 0100kmh. Unfortunately, our neck of the woods never got these legendary diesel models like the rest of the world did. After some problems with oil consumption, this recommendation was changed to 5w3040. The 200 series is still very bullet proof and as for kdss imo its a must have with many benefits. At diesel toys, we can convert your cruiser to a modern turbo diesel power plant and make your landcruiser fun to drive again. Within 6 months, the vehicle has extensive rust underneath, due to inadequate paint finish on the underbody of the vehicle. As far as updates go, the few that have been added to the 2017 toyota landcruiser 200 series gxl are very much low key. The gps and phone app indicated identical speeds to each other. The 1vdftv cylinder block is made from nodular graphite cast iron. A cheaper way to fix landcruiser 200 series diesel v8 ihi turbo problems and how to prevent future issues. I thought it might be a good idea to ask the group on the site if anyone know about have had any issues with them.

Summing up the landcruiser 200s diesel v8 engine, its fair to say that it was universally adored by the. Why i sold my 200 series twin turbo diesel exploroz. The trouble list toyota landcruiser 200 v8 diesel with ab60. My 200 series v8 diesel is making a ticking noise seems to be.

I have tested the accuracy of the vehicle speedo against both a gps and the app on my smart phone. What should a used 2018 lc200 cost with under 15,000 miles. Toyota will obviously replace the offending parts at no charge. Graham has taking this 200 series landcruiser on some long touring trips one of those from perth to uluru the red centre of australia. Diesel refuelling problem pradopoint toyota prado 4x4. Updates for landcruisers euro 5 emission v8 engines the 4. The 200 series landcruiser first hit the production line in september 2007. Its just about modified the way i want too, but the wish list is always growing. I thought it might be a good idea to ask the group on the site if. Now at 102k same lights came on and power decreased. Take on the toughest terrain, with exclusive refinements and interior comforts in the landcruiser 200 sahara horizon. Can you please tell me the height of the running board on a standard glx toyota 200 series from the ground to the top of step.

No car is perfect, but weve gathered everything relating to the toyota land cruiser reliability here to help you decide if its a smart buy. A park neighbour has a black 200 and hasnt complained about anything yet. Toyota landcruiser 200 series outback travel australia. I managed to pick myself up a lowkilometre, 100 series landcruiser with a heap of accessories already bolted on. We have a 2011 200 series vx diesel and its been trouble free, im aware of the problems a few have had but even on the lcool forum the problems are few and far between and most seemed to affect the earlier pre 2009 models. Toyota landcruiser 200 series workshop manual the 200 series has many quite higher level tech seen on any toyota off road goods, using innovative kinetic vibrant suspension system program, created within australia, maintaining the rims on a lawn.

Hi im a new member current vehicle 2014 200 series diesel purchased new. Hi all, my friend is looking into buying a good second hand 200 series landcruiser. Any potential issues with the 200 series landcruiser. I have a december 2019 registered model 200 series landcruiser sahara purchased new and now done 3,000 km. Many prospective 200 series buyers opted for a used 100.