Engine life on 100 series v8 landcruiser 2006 model
Submitted: Monday, May 16, 2011 at 19:00
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nicholas h
Hi there everyone new to this group just have a question id like to ask .I live in
perth but live 6 months of the year overseas in the philippines where i have my wifes family and property .I have a 2006 100 series v8 wagon with 120th ks on it.Im just about to spend about 6 grand upgrading
suspension and alot of other things as
well as buying a new set of 33 inch tyres im excited but a bit worried as im living overseas alot i dont want to buy a new landcruiser again and owe money on it as of my lifestyle but im just worried how many ks these engines are good for and how much it costs to buy a new engine if need be.This is my 6th landcruiser but first wagon and first petrol so id like to hear what everyone says besides you should have stayed with the turbo deisel as the petrol is more expensive to run but its 2 late now so id really like to hear what everyone things on the life of these engines .Thanku if you can help out thanks.Nic
Reply By: Baz&Pud (Tassie) - Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 10:01
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 10:01
Nicholas
We have a 2002 petrol V8, had it since new, its done 176000ks and is currently going better now than when new.
Other that doing the timing belt at 150000ks, and the general
services, we haven't had a problem with it, great truck.
As said, good for 400000ks or more.
Cheers
Baz
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Reply By: Axle - Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 18:49
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 18:49
Hi Nicholas,... I might go a bit negative here, and say i have experienced a failure with a 04 v8 petrol, ...Now everyone is going to say Service ,Service Service!!, thats the problem,... I'm not convinced!, as i have seen one stripped down after toyo 10,000ks service intervials , The Piston to
bore clearance with a lot of those engines was what you would call a bit sus, and if there was piston slap happening with the motor, in reality theres no way those engines will do 400.000ks,.... On the positive note they are a beautiful smooth motor as you probably relise, good fuel economy for power, reliable as, But in my opinion only. they are a bit vunerable.!!. I still like
mine, BUT!!!. in the back of my mind....lol.
Robin Miller is on the money .
Cheers Axle.
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