Buying a '07 D4D- injectors - Your thoughts?

[Fronty Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fronty]

Hi All,

I am new to the forum. I have been reading all the great info on this site for a while now, but since I didn't own a Prado, I didn't sign up. I just sold my '06 Bravo dual cab T/D. But I will be taking possession of a Prado very soon.

My query - My father has offered me his '07 GXL D4D manual for a reasonable price, as he is upgrading to a LC200. My question to you folks who are in the 'know'...

Here's the background - the vehicle has done 72,000kms, its been serviced every 5,000kms and Dad has never missed a dealer service. The vehicle is still under extended new car Toyota warranty until Easter, so I want to get any issues sorted (preferably) under warranty. Occasionally, when cold, there is a distinct, pronounced rattle when under acceleration. Sounds like a spray can being shaken. I suspect its injector related. At the last service I got dad to tell the dealership about the noise and they said its just a noisy injector and dismissed the issue.

Before the warranty is up, how can I check that the injectors and seals are fine? Take it to an independent diesel specialist? Or not worry?

Look forward to your help.
Cheers Fronty

[ntp Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close ntp]

IMHO I'd get an independent diesel specialist to check and give you a report to use against your extended warranty. Lucky you, however, for getting a good deal from your dad.

I wouldn't just rely on the Toyota advice - they are an interested party in your insurance and therefore have other interests ahead of yours.

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

Just a noisy injector - effing lying bastards.

[derek11 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close derek11]

Get it checked and fixed straight away, will cost you lots if you don't.

Cheers Derek

[Fronty Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fronty]

Thanks guys. I called a large specialist diesel workshop and they are well aware of the D4D injector issue.

He said that Toyota did a recall on the 3.0 in the Hiace but not on the Hilux or Prado. He suggested I bring it in to have the calibration of the injectors checked. To check the seals, the injectors will need to be removed at my expense. Not really helpful.