KZTE Woes

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Tony Sharples
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KZTE Woes

Post by Tony Sharples »

Recently my 2001 KZTE 4x4 has been givimg numerous problems. The steering damper, leaf-spring bushes, upper & lower ball joints, diff, back wheel bearings & diff bearings have had to be replaced within the last 5000km. Mileage now is 128 000km. I have a SAC's intercooler & chip & yesterday had a dyno test only to find that the rated power at the flywheel is 68kw- less than the standard specs! Needless to say new injectors & a diesel pump calibration is also necessary.

Have any other member experienced similar problems. Are Toyotas getting soft?? I have always had one Toyota in my arsenal of vehicles but now I am really wondering!
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Re: KZTE Woes

Post by Family_Dog »

Is the mileage genuine? Troubles of this nature might be expected with vehicles having in excess of three times your stated Kms. Injectors are usually good for at least 150k - 200,000 Kms, if not more. The other items sound like wear & tear, but at only 120,000Kms? Doesn't sound right.


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Tony Sharples
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Joined: Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:00 am
Town: Pietermaritzburg
Vehicle: Raider KZTE
Real Name: Anthony

Re: KZTE Woes

Post by Tony Sharples »

Mileage is genuine. Bought the vehivle from a friend at 45000km with full service history. By the way head cracked & was replaced at 83000km. Maybe a Monday car. I believe my vehicle is an early build with Prado engine.
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