Hilux engine replacement advice needed please
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 20:25
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Paul217
Hi,
Well the official advice from the Toyota dealer is that mu 1999 3.0L Hilux ute is terminal and needs a rebuild or new motor. The problem is that i have all sorts of prices given to me. ($9,000 new from toyota plus my bits and labour total $13000) - ($4400 second hand with six months warranty) - (rebuilding ?? dont know yet but im guessing somewhere in between??). I am seeking advice what to do and where might be a good place to go to get one and what should i pay for it approx. Im in
Rockhampton so somewhere in Queenland. Cheers Paul
Reply By: Paul217 - Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 20:26
Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 20:26
PS. Its a 5L Desiel.
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Reply By: Chris & Debbie - Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 20:40
Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 20:40
What is actually wrong with it? Toyota will replace everything whether it needs it or not, it may just need rings, bearing, head done and gasket kit which is not much money especially if you do it yourself.
Chris
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Follow Up By: Paul217 - Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 21:17
Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 21:17
Hi Chris, apparantly its either a piston skirt or possibly a gudgeon pin??? they are not sure. Still runs but has a very loud tick to it. First thought it was a valve or something similar. Its been a while since i worked on a motor and dont have the
tools anymore. Things seem too expensive up here!
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Reply By: nowimnumberone - Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 20:45
Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 20:45
way to much money quoted for that job.
we just finished a hilux(3l mind you)reconditoned fitted ect around $3500.
cant see a 5l being to much more money.
cheers
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Follow Up By: Paul217 - Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 21:19
Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 21:19
Yes thats what i was thinking.
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Reply By: Troo Bloo - Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 22:12
Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 22:12
Paul
The dealer should be able to tell what is wrong. Need to get a second opinion, how many kms has it done seems strange failed when only 7 years old, especially failure as bad as you say! Dealer price is way to expensive, go to a recommened repairer (someone you know has used) and will probaly get a better job done.
Troo Bloo
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Follow Up By: Paul217 - Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 22:01
Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 22:01
Hi Troo Bloo, Itys done around 198,000. No one seem to be able to accurately diagnose it with any certainty. Might be this or that etc...
Will keep looking around
Cheers
Paul
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Reply By: Wisey (NSW) - Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 15:14
Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 15:14
Paul
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Well the official advice from the Toyota dealer is that mu 1999 3.0L Hilux ute is terminal and needs a rebuild or new motor"
is it terminal or can it be rebuilt? They need to state what IS wrong, clearly.
No1 suggests "about $4K"? to rebuild, OR
$4K? for 2nd hand motor (+ rebuild ) together should have some change out of $10K..
Andy
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Follow Up By: Paul217 - Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 22:03
Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 22:03
Hi Andy,
As i just replied to Truu Bloo - No one seem to be able to accurately diagnose it with any certainty. Might be this or that etc...
I will keep looking around for a better price. Cheers Paul
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Reply By: GaryInOz (Vic) - Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 15:50
Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 15:50
Never take any vehicle back to a dealer once it is out of warranty. They are only going to strip you naked for anything they can get. Their business is simply selling vehicles, they really have no vested interest in anything that ocurrs after that.
Go to a specialist (engine rebuilder, transmission specialist, auto electrician, etc), who deals with with the items every day, and genuinely has a business interest in your satisfaction.
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Reply By: Paul217 - Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 22:05
Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 22:05
yes
gary, i think your right. I will let you all know on the
forum how i go. Planning to get a price from the rebuild specialist in Rocky. Cheers Paul
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