The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

equipped2ripp · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject:

gras, yuh mean when you shifting into 1st gear when taking off?

blue_toothbrush · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject:

equipped2ripp yea something like that. More like when you put it in reverse and try to put it in 1st there is a grind to get the gear in. and i need to ride the clutch more than usual to change gear or going up a hill from a standstil.

the gearbox oil is all topped up.

sweeks · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject:

Gras...give the boys some background info here... what kind of vehicle? how old? mileage?

From what you're saying it sounding like it be related to the pressure and clutch plate.... or it might be the pilot bearing in there going.

blue_toothbrush · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:41 pm Post subject:

it is a Mazda b2500 turbo 4x4 jus about 1 yr old less than 50K mileage. Has been routinely serviced by southern sales as it is still under warranty.

seems like other makes of 4x4's seem to be giving the same problem.

hmmm...

equipped2ripp · Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject:

sweeks, yeah i was thinking of the bearing myself...

sweeks · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:20 am Post subject:

That kind of mileage ain't much at all and since it's a new vehicle still under warranty Southern Sales should cover it.

I know at times that Mazda's clutch gets really hard.

Gras is the clutch fluid black? If it is, try changing the rubbers before having to drop the gearbox.

wagon r · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:55 am Post subject:

.....i sometimes get a small grate to get in reverse but after 300k i just glad it going in..... Laughing

....but carry it back and tell them to fix it.

wagon r · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:59 am Post subject:

....i forgot.....Happy New Year to all members of the Diesel Crew. May your smoke always be black but never visible, mileage never less than 600km and many trails, floods and mud passings to enjoy the ownership of a 4WD... Mr. Green

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject:

Problems with grating gears could be:
Clutch related - check master/slave for leaks.
Pilot Gear bearing (?) - of which there are two. If the shifter feels a lil loose in your hands, this may be the problem

But since, this sounds like a NEW vehicle, then I would say that can't drive gears Very Happy

j/k

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:28 am Post subject:

Yeah, so... HAPPY NEW YEAR guys... Sorry I forgot Laughing

We're trying to sell the Mazda (check sig...)

http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1611249#1611249

Making room in the garage for a Hilux...

So sweeks, what can you tell me about the 1KZ-TE Question

wagon r · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:47 am Post subject:

....lawd....ah next toyota man.... Mr. Green

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:53 am Post subject:

So wha yuh thing the car is... Question

roadhog · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:10 am Post subject:

comming up on 5000KM going for my 1st real service.

Val · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:11 am Post subject:

Bleh, I wouldn't sell the Mazda to buy the Hilux. I woulda hold out for the BT50.

Roadhog, 5000 km service?? The Rangers service every 10000 kms Confused

Dealership trying to buss your pocket or wha.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:44 am Post subject:

Val, is a Vigo... Mr. Green

I inquired about the local Hilux - they are WAY expensive - $280K for the auto 3.0TD and $220 for the MT 3.0TD.... I asked the sales rep what's the big difference in price, she said cause of the transmission mostly. Which I think is real crap.

Also, the local Hilux only comes with driver's side airbag... Crazy huh Question

sweeks · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:46 am Post subject:

Bleeding Freak.... The newer diesel are now coming with common rail technology and with the 1kD-FTV (3.0) and 2KD-FTV (2.5) engines. I understand the Common Rail engines service schedules are 10 000km instead of 5 000km. I'm waiting to see what these local dealerships say.

I can only comment on the 1kz-te which I've researched. Note that even though the SR5s and the Prado has the same engine, the SR5s are built for power and the Prados are faster. The newer Prado (2005), Fortuner and 3.0 Hilux all have the 1KD-FTV.

Lots of good links/reviews on the internet for the SR5s 1kz-te:

http://fastlane.com.au/4WD-OffRoad/Rev_Hilux_turbo.htm
http://www.productreview.com.au/showitem.php?item_id=1461
http://www.brian894x4.com/Hiluxreview13.html
http://www.brian894x4.com/HiluxAUpressreleases.html

Good
Loads of power 3.0 TD
Fairly quiet
Very advance diesel engine
Glow plugs warm up in a split second

Bad
Not as economical as the other diesel engines (I had a 4x2 hilux with a 2L)
The older 1kz-te with the copper radiators (hilux surf and some prados) has been known to overheat. The newer vehicles are fitted with aluminum radiators which are much better. Be sure to use Toyota Long Life coolant. Haven't heard of any problems with the SR5 and overheating though.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Val · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:05 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:15 am Post subject:

Okay sorry...

I thought it was a 1KZ in the new Hilux...

3000 DIESEL TURBO - 1KD-FTV
96.0mm x 103.0 mm
18.4 compression ratio
125kW (170PS) (168 bhp) @3400rpm
352N.m (35.9kg-m) (260 lb-ft) @1800-3400rpm

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:21 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:28 am Post subject:

Found this link while I was doing some searching:

http://www.eng-tek.com.au/

Can't remember who it was who wanted to add more pep to their diesel. But here's a start... Laughing

If you have $1000 US to throw at it...