R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 09:08 AM |
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2.2 d4d engine and K seal, anyone tried?
Hi, Well it looks like the head gasket gone on one of our taxis. Pretty big job on toyota 2.2 d4d engine by the looks of it so looking for
alternatives. Have found this stuff called K Seal. Seems to be miracle cure but i'm always sceptical about stuff like this. Also found engine
from 58 plate with only1400 miles on it. So £8 for k seal or £1250 + vat for engine!!! Anyone else had problems with this engine?
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britishtrident
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 09:34 AM |
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Toyota haven't the bullet proof reputation they used to have --- the petrol engine in Avensis can have piston ring problem at around the 80,00
mile mark apparently Toyota have been quietly replacing them foc if the car has a full service history.
If the leak is into the cylinders then k seal won't work, if the leak is into the oil ways chances are provided its not loosing bucket fulls K
seal might work. K seal is pretty harmless to cooling systems unlike Barrs Leaks and to lesser extend Radweld.
Unless you have a lot of mayonaise in the oil or coolant I would suggest doing a pressure test on the cooling system when cold as because of
the higher temperatures modern cooling systems run at it is increasingly difficult to be sure it isn't an external leak as the coolant flashes
straight of into invisible steam.
[Edited on 15/1/09 by britishtrident]
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R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 10:14 AM |
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It looks like its across exhaust ports. Bits of black in header tank. Keep pouring water out the overflow on the cap.
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3GEComponents
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 01:04 PM |
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A friend of mine had a replacement engine in his Hi-Lux last year, then about Christmas time saw a programme (Watchdog or simliar) where Toyota
admitted there was a problem, he has since been in touch with them and recieved a full refund.
Regards
John
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 04:44 PM |
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Now you tell me about the toyota problems.
Just bought an Avensis estate D-CAT T180
Doh!!!
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 05:42 PM |
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Tried that Kalimex Kseal once on a diesel pu tud 3 engine. It didn't work as the liner had a vertical split in it and when heating up it would
always re open (as you'd expect)
I reckon TBH it's worth a try at the cost it is. But I certainly would not look at it as a long term solution. You know your going to have to do
it right eventually. Probs more efficient (cash and time wise)to fit a second hand engine.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 10:39 PM |
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Well have started stripping engine down. Figure if we're gonna have to change it anyway, we might as well have proper look and see what damage
is there. If just gasket then will change and keep fingers crossed. Wouldn't mind but only had the car about 4 weeks. Have also got skoda superb
which i have had 200,000 faultless mile in just 2 years. Who said jap were reliable! would go german every time now, well ok, Ceczh.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 17/1/09 at 11:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by R1 STRIKER
It looks like its across exhaust ports. Bits of black in header tank. Keep pouring water out the overflow on the cap.
Its dead in big way -- engine swap needed.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 17/1/09 at 01:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andy
Now you tell me about the toyota problems.
Just bought an Avensis estate D-CAT T180
Doh!!!
Main problems are with gumming up piston rings on the petrol engine --- regular oil changes using only quality fully synthetic seem to avoid the
problem. Toyota have replaced a lot of engines ex gratis provided the service book is fully stamped --- even if from non-Toyota dealers.
The automatic also has gear boxes woes but these are no different from other manufacturers using the Jatco transmision although some manufacturers
seem more prone to Jatco problems than others.
If I had a Jatco box I would change the fluid (ie partial change) every two years.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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