Why go back to have the same potential nightmare?

Thank you! Very good understanding ✅

Hi Blair, We used to get calls from ppl I ha have never spoken to before, telling me about how they’ve Cracked Piston. I question them all thoroughly and a found there is always a reason (chips, tunes, flogged injectors & if premature, fuel contamination) from all the vehicles we service, change Injectors on, supply injector kits for Diy‘s and trade these people don’t have any problems it’s well documented by Toyota that wrong combustion is the cause of Cracked Piston‘s they know better than us. We’re not here to pretend we know more than them like some people on some groups. It’s just how it is. It’s avoidable by keeping the engine running in peak condition perhaps not towing too much, big towing is a contributor, remember it’s just a little four-cylinder and there’s problems across the board once you make a small engine make lots of power and then use it to haul around 5 to 6 tonne. Anyway I don’t care to argue with some of these delusional people, there is no end to it. Yes, there are hundreds of cracked pistons across Australia from hundreds of thousands of one of the most popular vehicles & engines. It’s going to happen to those that get used. Each to their own, it’s just what we see. Prevention works for us! Cheers

I've read both Toyota reports, they both say they have seen failure with both good and bad injectors and point to a metalurgical issue. Toyota's demonstrated behaviour on DPF's and cracked pistons shows me they arn't a business that should be given the benefit of the doubt.

Toyota's did an investigation they found if towing heavy loads example high ambient temperature it will crack pistons

​@@Rs358 there are cases that failed without towing heavy loads I know of one personally. A renowned independent metallurgical laboratory in Brisbane tested a considerable number of 1KD pistons and their analysis found the contributing factors to be piston material and design. Ive read the report and spoken at length with the team leader in the laboratory that conducted the research.

Who does the kit I can find a pump but no information on mechanical injectors

You don’t need to worry about us lot here mate we know how to diagnose problems you have to be an absolute fool to pull an engine down without diagnosing it properly we know the difference between a dead injector and no compression and you want to come here and tell people not to be scared Don’t be so foolish. Oh and I suggest you get a new workshop new technicians stupidity 🤷‍♂️😂

@@Fourby4Diesel Just a follow up on this. My engine builder sent my injectors back to the people who made my custom nozels. Injectors were flow tested and all were fine. Engine is re-assembled this week after getting pretty much everything replaced in the bottom end anyway. I got the deck shaved a bit to increase compression. Head has had a lot of work done, valve grind, port and polish. They are still not sure what caused piston 2 to miss but they think it was possibly a valve not closing properly as the head was pretty well caked in carbon build up. EGR was already disabled in the ECU but was completely removed during the rebuild and I am running an electronically actuated blow off valve to vent boost and stop compressor surge so there is no need for EGR. While it's in the shop all of the suspension is being replaced and I am getting a rear swaybar installed. I want to be able to throw it around corners and not have it roll over like stock hilux's do in the moose test. It's going on the Dyno after it's run-in. I am going to wind up boost a little more, push for about 400hp. I will be limiting torque to around 1000nm at the wheels to save the gearbox and just add more boost in the top end. Looking forward to smashing V8s again in a diesel 4cyl Hilux.

@@finnsk3 and all of that work would have smashed ya wallet mate? Could have alot more out of a v8 cruiser with less spent 🤙🏽

@@Oi_AZZAH you would need to spend a fucking lot on a v8 cruiser to get anywhere near my Hilux. I smashed a v8 cruiser with bigger turbos, injectors and a remap, it wasn’t even close. They are too big and heavy. My Hilux easily beats my mates boss 290 Ford xr8 v8 ute.

I think he cleaned number 1 to show us the crack.

were you towing? most cases seem to be be people towing.

You put in a hilux motor these have less power than the prado motors and you don't know how the first 130,000k on hilux were perhaps harsh .I feel for you but you had a service book or should have and been aware of the requirements . Cheers Chris

@@christopheramies6339 We always book and get services when they are due. A HIlux 4-D motor and a Prado 4-D motor are the exact same 3.O L motor…look it up

Also: Not one mechanic who has provided the many services our Prado has received ever said time to get new injectors or asked if we had done that, or we would have.

Obviously the design and material of the Toyota pistons is the problem.... as you were saying, here in Germany we have so many VW Seat etc. engines , 4 cal 2.0 with high hp running Autobahn all day with no problem. The 1KD was maybe designed to be a stationary engine, not for towing etc. . Anyways, mine is stock, changed injectors at 112tkms and is running fine. Would love to upgrade the IC, though. Just came back from South of France, that's a 1000km drive with 140km/h.... don't feel too comfortable having the exhaust temperature in mind...

Was thinking the exact same thing. Anytime I see comments disabled for a video I get very suspicious. What's the go mate? Skin too thin?

Martin, A video reply uploading. Sorry. Adjustments have been Made. Cheers

Low engine loads mate. Pretty much letting you know it's not using excessive fuel and you're driving it economically.

No misunderstanding here the misunderstanding is you misunderstanding me

And the remapped automatic transmission six speed from 2020 is better than any other Prado ever and you don’t need any prehistoric manual stuff anymore

Don't let him scare you, the 1KD tows just fine. The V6 drinks petrol like nothing else. A 4.5L v8 Landcruiser would be the best but they are a lot of money. 3L diesel will be fine, just won't be fast going up hills. I have towed a 2 toone caravan for 5 years with my Hilux that is running a bigger turbo, remap, larger injectors and 40psi of boost and never had an issue. Engine was recently pulled down and it was fine, just some carbon buildup due to exhaust gas recirculation. Also you really want to get a 2015 or newer. Lookup 110 Toyota Hilux piston, in 2014 they swapped to using a 110 code piston from 080 which is significantly stronger. I swapped from 080 to 110 while the engine was pulled apart just to be safe. The 110 piston has been proven to hold much more power than the 080 and even in race applications most people just run factory 110 Toyota pistons. Even in 500+ hp 1KDs running nitrous.

Contributes to turbo failure from over boosting

Thanks Anthony.👍

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saif1002 compared to the dual cab Utes of the same era, these are one of the easier ones. Engine pull on a rodeo/Colorado is much less fun.

@@milesabove5259 thanks, on the plus side my engine rebuild and reinstall was successful, I guess it will be easier for me the next time.

saif1002 great work mate, glad to hear it. Like all mechanical jobs, first time is a pain and the second time you use the right tools and methods learnt from the first time.

They're dead easy you probably shouldn't be working on anything and pay a actual mechanic

@@nate-tz8sx After seeing that they put the injectors under the camshaft cover in direct contact with the oil so when they blow they produce carbon that blocks oil pickup which destroys the engine I think Toyota shouldn't be building diesels.

Not an expert here but I'd say most likely, especially if there is lots of black smoke as a result.

jaybajan it will now come Because Toyota GR Hilux will introduce v6 diesel for raptor competitor It will be same engine applied to land cruiser 300

I would also be interested to know this, owning a euro 3 version that is making a weird tapping/slapping sound. Just had the injectors changed, all 4 of them, still rattles also...