80 Series 200K service items
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 10:24
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Cruisergxl
Hi All,
My 80 series petrol 4.5 is due a 200K service soon and I was just after some thoughts on what I should look at other than what is mentioned in the Haynes and Gregories manuals. Specifically am I right in thinking the timing chain doesn't need replacing as belts would? Should I at least repack or possibly renew the wheel bearings?
Anything else anyone recommends?
Many thanks in advance,
Chris
Reply By: Member - Jack - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 11:16
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 11:16
I would definitely do the timing belt/chain (every 100,000km) whether it needs it or not. If it gives up it's an expensive bang.
I give my 80 Series (diesel) a complete fluid change every 50,000km ... diff, engine, gearbox, transfer box. brake fluid, all new filters (air and oil), radiator coolant. Regrease the wheel bearings. Goes like new after all that attention.
Cheers
Jack
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Reply By: Moose - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 14:56
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 14:56
Mate I have a 4.5 80 series too and it has over 200k on the clock. Have not replaced the timing chain. Bearings I repack regularly and replace when they look like they need it. If yours haven't been done by now I'm surprised they are still serviceable. All the oils may need replacing depending on when you last did them. How's the front diff oil? Check the cv joints too as they may need attention. Mind you it depends on the type of driving you do. Basically do whatever the manual says to do.
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Follow Up By: Cruisergxl - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 15:53
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 15:53
Thanks for that, I do all the transmission fluids etc every about 20K I think that is what the manual suggests. I've not done any of the wheel bearings since I've had it, about 40K, so they must be due though it was a "mums taxi" before I got it and was dealer serviced. Is doing the bearings a big job?
Neither of my manuals mention the timing chain and I believe you don't need to change them like you do belts, perhaps best ring a toyota garage and check to be on the safe side.
Thanks for you input,
Chris
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Follow Up By: Moose - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 15:59
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 15:59
It's not a technically difficult job but it is a time consuming one if you do the whole lot rather than just the ones that are easy to get at. Also you need a few special
tools to be able to do it. Those manuals you have specify what you need. The cost of the
tools is soon recouped. If you get it done by a mechanic it costs an arm and a leg because of the time and, unless you know you can trust them, you can never be sure they've done it thoroughly. I actually enjoy doing it but as I said it takes ages. Also it's a very messy job.
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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 22:13
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 22:13
It all depends on your history of the vehicle, i would be doing the valve clearances that are scheduled for every 40,000kms and leave the chain for the new motor at 400 odd.
Al the oils and greases, plus an efi filter and a check of the belts...why change good belts...check all hoses on the cooling side and renew brake fluid.
Andrew
94 fzj80 280000kms
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