100 Series Front Diff Breakages

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003 at 15:14

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Mad Matt

Has anyone out there had any probs with a 100 series Cruiser front diff where they break the crown wheel gear, which is under not particularly hard conditions, the diff does not have a locker, and I was heading up a 1ft high step at a steady pace and constant speed. This is the second diff in as many months (Very frustrating)
Has anyone any good ideas to prevent this happening

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Reply By: GaryInOz (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003 at 15:54

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003 at 15:54

Patrol

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Follow Up By: Rhubarb - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003 at 16:30

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003 at 16:30

I like that one! :)

Though I would have said Defender!

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003 at 16:11

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2003 at 16:11

There were numerous problems with early 100's and Front diffs. So your not alone.

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Follow Up By: Mad Matt - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 10:48

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 10:48

This beast is only just gone 2 years old with 50kms

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Reply By: Parso - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 09:30

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 09:30

Matt

I broke mine a few weeks ago. Brand new 100 Series t/d with only 5,000 on the clock.
Same thing, going up a mild track near Mt Blue Rag in the Vic High Country.
Toyota replaced it under warranty without a wimper.
It looks as though there might be a problem with them.

ParsoParso

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Follow Up By: Mad Matt - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 10:49

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 10:49

Thank God I got the beast back yesterday, and it was covered under warranty for the 2nd time but they are asking some questions

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Reply By: Viola - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 09:41

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 09:41

We broke four front diffs in three months
Many other problems with poor quality control
Second dud Toyota in a row
Sold dud Toyota
Bought Pajero Exceed Di-D 5 auto 6 months ago
No problems more comfortable quieter

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Reply By: Mad Matt - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 10:50

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 10:50

What did Toyota do??? did they replace any of the diffs under warranty???

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Follow Up By: Viola - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 11:03

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 11:03

All replaced under warranty
Had to go back for oil leaks twice more
Found they had broken the head off a bolt

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Follow Up By: Viola - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 11:10

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 at 11:10

Breaking down in the bush so many times with a new vehicle is more of a problem than getting the vehicle repaired
Getting the vehicle back onto decent roads was a problem on two occasions. Thankfully both times a another vehicle came along and assisted us in our time of need. No amount of recovery gear would have got you up the steep hills and greasy tracks
I do all the off road driving and have been to all the recovery and 4WD courses
I think the 100 series is more suitable as a Toorak town tractor than for use offroad

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