Timing Chains
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2020 1:39 +0000
New "field fixes" for GD engines in Hilux and Prado's come out in NZ.
Timing chain tenioners in the Prado's, and manufacturing fault in gear drive pulleys in Hilux up to mid 2017.
Hilux issue is manufacturing tool was worn and made the gear drive pulleys incorrectly.
Timing chains get quite rattlely as a telltale sign.
Prado tensioner superceded parts is to fix a chain rattle type noise.
Both very big jobs to do. 15.9+ hrs lab
Timing chain tenioners in the Prado's, and manufacturing fault in gear drive pulleys in Hilux up to mid 2017.
Hilux issue is manufacturing tool was worn and made the gear drive pulleys incorrectly.
Timing chains get quite rattlely as a telltale sign.
Prado tensioner superceded parts is to fix a chain rattle type noise.
Both very big jobs to do. 15.9+ hrs lab