2008 Hilux with 1KD engine - School me

mick_762 · Post by **mick_762** » Mon May 13, 2019 5:25 pm

Gents,
Thinking of buying one, has some good accessories that I would put on it anyway. Yes I realise it has a lot of Km's, it fits what I want it for.

School me on what to look out for.

Heard injectors are a big one, been told to listen to engine start from dead cold if possible and look for smoke.
1KD-FTV engine, has 314,000 on the clock.

Cheers,
Mick

crackers17 · Post by **crackers17** » Mon May 13, 2019 5:55 pm

good bus

injectors every 150k i think.. matang has one 2006 i think with about 400k on it..can give his number if you like

mick_762 · Post by **mick_762** » Mon May 13, 2019 6:49 pm

crackers17 wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 5:55 pm good bus

injectors every 150k i think.. matang has one 2006 i think with about 400k on it..can give his number if you like

Cheers Craig, yes please.

kickinback · Post by **kickinback** » Mon May 13, 2019 7:22 pm

I’d be replacing the pistons, while the head is off clean the huge amount of Black Death out of the intake tract post egr and fit a provent to stop it happening again. Get the injectors flow tested and change if needed.

Edit to add

On startup if it blows white smoke the injector seals are shot. This results in combustion gases leaking past the seal into the rocker area and burning the oil that sits there. This creates black sand like shit which will eventually make its way to the sump and block the oil pickup. There is no low oil pressure warning light and the engine will trash itself.

You’ll know if the injectors are shot. Startup on a cold engine and drive immediately. If it sounds like 10 hammers striking an anvil they’re gone. This is also creating a hole in the top of the pistons.

You’re welcome.

Have a look on newhilux.net

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mick_762 · Post by **mick_762** » Mon May 13, 2019 8:05 pm

kickinback wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 7:22 pm

Cheers Glen, noted.

Tackleberry · Post by **Tackleberry** » Tue May 14, 2019 2:05 am

kickinback wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 7:22 pm

You’ll know if the injectors are shot. Startup on a cold engine and drive immediately. If it sounds like 10 hammers striking an anvil they’re gone. This is also creating a hole in the top of the pistons.

You’re welcome.

Have a look on newhilux.net

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Ahhh yes it sounds just like aerostart

Gnome · Post by **Gnome** » Tue May 14, 2019 7:49 am

https://www.newhilux.net/phpbb/
Like kickenback said and hear are a couple links.

https://www.newhilux.net/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=7

Plenty of really good info on there.

matang · Post by **matang** » Fri May 17, 2019 11:42 am

Probably the most reliable diesal engine out there. Mine has 414.,000 km. Keep in mind it was the number one selling vehicle, spare parts are easily found. I had a chip on mine for 200,000 km (still have it) but recently had my injections done plus got it remapped. Had compression test done before remapped and was perfect.
Timing belt easy to do plus Im on my second starter motor and Alternator which are an easy install.
I should really sell it and buy a new ute but it keeps going and I cannot see any reason I wont get to 600,000km without any issue

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