1HD-T Big end finally let go!

Submitted: Thursday, Sep 02, 2004 at 10:12
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Hello forumites,
I now know first hand about the famous weak big end bearing in the early turbo diesel 80 series. I took the car in to get a rattling sound checked out with the mechanics thinking that it was probably a valve or injector problem. After checking all the more minor problems and for about $500 labour they took the sump off and discovered that it was in fact the good ald big end.

To complete the rest of the job it will cost around $2000 just to replace bearings and grind down the crank and get it back to running around town (and country hopefully).

Does this sound expensive for this type of job? And does anyone who has had this problem recently know if Toyota takes any responsibility anymore like they used to?

The car has been regularly serviced and has done 230, 000 kms. I know it is a lot to ask but considering the rest of the engine should double this distance if cared for properly, maybe?

In the proverbial,

Charlie
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