servicing injectors and pump

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Starting to blow some smoke, slight power loss and use a bit more fuel than before esp when towing under load in my 2001 TD Prado manual, as the injectors and fuel pump have not been serviced at all over the 220,000 km starting to think that they might need servicing, tried the injector cleaning additive, it improves it but only if i put 150-200 ml in each tank, then once it is used up it goes back
Heard some good reports about West End Diesel at Wetherill Park, does any body have any good/bad experiences with them, or alternatively can reccomend someone closer to home (Castle Hill)

Regards

Gerry

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Re: servicing injectors and pump

Starting to blow some smoke, slight power loss and use a bit more fuel than before esp when towing under load in my 2001 TD Prado manual, as the injectors and fuel pump have not been serviced at all over the 220,000 km starting to think that they might need servicing, tried the injector cleaning additive, it improves it but only if i put 150-200 ml in each tank, then once it is used up it goes back
Heard some good reports about West End Diesel at Wetherill Park, does any body have any good/bad experiences with them, or alternatively can reccomend someone closer to home (Castle Hill)

Regards

Gerry

Ran into a mate of my brothers over the W/E who is a diesel mech, he diagnosed the prob as some loose tappet/s and needing new injectors. Got a price on the injectors from Don Kyatt @ $98.50 each, and will fit them myself. Looking through the manual to adjust the tappets it looks like a difficult job, has any body done it at home and how long will it take? (my bro's mate is back in QLD now

Regards

Gerry

[dhula Member Find all posts View Profile Close dhula]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

Not a difficult job if you have a bit of mechy knowledge. It is heaps easier if you have the correct tool to compress the valve spring to get the shim out also. (I've heard of it being done with 2 screwdrivers)
If you need to change shims plan for about 3-5 hours which includes a run to toyota to get new shims
each shim last I checked was ~$15 each from toyota

[gphcald Member Find all posts View Profile Close gphcald]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

Not a difficult job if you have a bit of mechy knowledge. It is heaps easier if you have the correct tool to compress the valve spring to get the shim out also. (I've heard of it being done with 2 screwdrivers)
If you need to change shims plan for about 3-5 hours which includes a run to toyota to get new shims
each shim last I checked was ~$15 each from toyota

Dhula
Thanks for the feedback, Will prob end up getting a mechanic to do it as I dont have a micrometer or the tool to compress the valve spring and cant see the sense in buying one.

regards

Gerry

[dhula Member Find all posts View Profile Close dhula]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

micrometer cost ~$40
Special tool cost ~$90 (I got mine in about 2000 at a cost of $40 so I'm just guessing at todays costs)

if you are confident in doing it yourself there is a potential saving to be had when comparing to a toyo dealer doing the job for you.

jsut a thought

[gphcald Member Find all posts View Profile Close gphcald]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

micrometer cost ~$40
Special tool cost ~$90 (I got mine in about 2000 at a cost of $40 so I'm just guessing at todays costs)

if you are confident in doing it yourself there is a potential saving to be had when comparing to a toyo dealer doing the job for you.

jsut a thought

Dhula
Thanks, last time I priced a tool from toyo it was just too expensive (assumption is a bummer)
Thanks will price it from toyota dealer tomorrow

rgds

Gerry

[gphcald Member Find all posts View Profile Close gphcald]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

Priced the tool, $140 plus GST
Some O/T will have to be worked i think

[dhula Member Find all posts View Profile Close dhula]

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Wow price has increased a lot for the tool

[gphcald Member Find all posts View Profile Close gphcald]

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What size socket is required? Acc to the manual they name a special toyota tool, can i use a long socket? if so what size and length?

Rgds

Gerry

[KZJ90 Member Find all posts View Profile Close KZJ90]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

What size socket is required? Acc to the manual they name a special toyota tool, can i use a long socket? if so what size and length?

Rgds

Gerry

Normal 21 mm socket for spark plugs is just fine.

[DeepThought65 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close DeepThought65]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

Dude its a diesel.

[Davros Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Davros]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

Dude its a diesel.

Does that mean you cannot use a spark plug deep socket for removing injectors??????????

[KZJ90 Member Find all posts View Profile Close KZJ90]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

Dude its a diesel.

Of course it is! But you can use a spark plug socket for injectors. :wink:

[gphcald Member Find all posts View Profile Close gphcald]

Re: servicing injectors and pump

Starting to blow some smoke, slight power loss and use a bit more fuel than before esp when towing under load in my 2001 TD Prado manual, as the injectors and fuel pump have not been serviced at all over the 220,000 km starting to think that they might need servicing, tried the injector cleaning additive, it improves it but only if i put 150-200 ml in each tank, then once it is used up it goes back
Heard some good reports about West End Diesel at Wetherill Park, does any body have any good/bad experiences with them, or alternatively can reccomend someone closer to home (Castle Hill)

Regards

Gerry

Finally doing the job myself, DonKyatt have brand new (not reco) injectors for $138 ea
Will be picking them up tomorrow,
looking at the manual, I have to take the intercooler and pipework from the air cleaner to the turbo off, are there any gaskets that I will need?, again looking at the diag in the manual, it shows a gasket but is it reuseable?

Thanx in advance

gerry

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Re: servicing injectors and pump

no need to break any gaskets when you take the intercooler off or the pipe work between air cleaner and turbo inlet
Intercooler is spring loaded clamp type of hose clamp at turbo outlet and manifold inlet
Air cleaner pipe work is screw (10mm or philips) type hose clamp at turbo intel