Hilux D4D 3.0lt common issues

hi
Prior to purchasing I watched a training video on DIDiesel . An example within this video was in some detail the replacements for the D4D . From memory it was at least 4 different types b4 the diamond tip 011/012 type .

swampy

I mean the brakes , the stoppers , suck

HI
Accept that shocks do explode from over work and can fall apart . Shocker bushes just needs to be the correct softness[duro] and it will last . The hard eurothane types are rubbish .Many years in the mines proved that .

What was wrong with the brakes ???

swampy

Swampy , Mate go do some research on the Hilux forum , crappy brakes , broken front shocks , the D4D injector death rattle , the injector seals that leaked and cost many , Hilux , Prado owners a new motor .

Jackolux to get it all in perspective there are substantially more people that have had no issues with their Hilux than what have, it is just nobody reports back that "my vehicle performed correctly today "
But you hear about it when they don't.

The brakes in the earlier stages of that model were only average, they changed them in about 09 to bigger brakes when they upped the rim size from 15 to 16 inch

Speaking to the owner of one of the larger independent diesel specialists and he told me that they don't see any more D4D issues than what they do with any other make

The broken shocks issue was always to do with aftermarket product and modified vehicles and was either worn bushes or strut spacers that was the problem

Transmission overheating when towing with an auto is addressed by adding an additional cooler, cost me $120 at Repco plus some labour to fit

I am not sticking up for the Hilux, just being realistic that ALL makes and models have their archilles heal that you need to be aware of

Jump on any brand specific forum and read the complaints

Yeah l know all that , l bought a new Dmax in Jan this year , l have already discovered a couple of issues , the very weak CV's are a consern , my second time in the bush l broke one , l couldn't believe how easy it broke .

With the Hilux after I broke the 2nd front shock , l realised that keeping a eye on the bottom bushes was the answer , because l did a lot of rough corrugated roads and 4wding in the Vic Highcountry , l had to change the bushes regularly.

I talked to many Diesel Injection Services , and l mean many , Toyota did have a major problem more so than most others ,

The 4 speed auto was a problem , l did fit a extra cooler , it was still a dog of a trans , but then they went to the 5 speed .

The injector seals , l personaly know of several blown motors , both Hilux and Prado , the seals were recognised as a problem in Europe and NZ , but Toyota said not Australia , conditions are different here ,

Late last year l get a " Service Notice " from Toyota in the mail , saying there could be a issue with the injector seals with some D4D motors , you could notice unusual engine noises , bring it to a dealer and they will be replaced free of charge .

But you are right all vehicles have issues , some handle warranty claims better than others , Toyota is not one , neither is Isuzu .

hi
Jackolux
Very interested in the letter u received about hilux injectors .Any further info on this ??

What are the factual no bullsh#t forums for Toyota Hilux ???

swampy

I don't think I still have the letter , l did keep it for sometime , it really got under my skin , l thought you b******s , what about all those that had to replace their motors at about 18 grand .

I was ok because I had my injectors replaced and the right seals installed not by Toyots all the Diesel Services I talked to knew about the seals , but Toyota were still saying it wasn't a issue .

If you do a search for New Hilux Forum , you will find plenty of info on all things l have mentioned .

I just did a web search for " Toyota Injector seal service bulletin " you will find plenty of info

I have an 01 HiLux. In fact picked it up on 9/11. An early 3L. Never had any mechanical problems. Haven't even changed the clutch. Just serviced every now and again. It has done over 300,000 km. Didn't re-register it this year and it is now a farm ute. The only problems it has is a tendency to attract kangaroos and big stumps in long grass! It has never been back to a Toyota dealer.

Mate, I believe you. Toyota are still living off the reputation of cars like that. I hear enough stories to know you will probably be disappointed if you upgrade to a newer model. When you go for more power, better fuel economy and more electrickery, it has to introduce a higher chance of annoying failures.

That's exactly why I never upgraded it or took it back to a Toyota dealer. I bought a 79 GXL single cab a year ago because they are still engineered in the 70's era. I'm just hoping the V8 does not cause any problems. I also have a Toyota Stout which was the very early Hilux - bought new in 1979 and still running on the farm. Rebuilt the petrol motor about 10 years ago.

The saying they don't make em , like they used to , is spot on when it comes to modern 4x4's , l had the early Diesels , yep they were gutless compared to the modern CRD , motors , they just kept rattling on .

That was the reason l have just bought a new Isuzu Dmax ,they are still a CRD , but not quite as many electronic gizmos as some , time will tell how reliable it is .

The Dmax CV's do consern me , it did break very easily .

Typical Toyota response and l bet they said he put some dirty fuel in it .