Recent content by ebbi

Hi all Got a 2007 200 series 1VD with 413,000kms about a month ago. About to get the mechanic to do the usual fluids and fixing some issues we've already identified (leak in intercooler piping), but he's suggested a few other things, but wanted to get your thoughts on whether big end bearings...

Thanks for the leads. Those two were also mentioned on a Facebook post. Trundles looks like the one. Do you know if they also tune the gearbox?

Hi all Recently purchased a 2007 year 200 Series LC. Absolutely love it. It had a remap on it when I purchased it, and it had a bit of black smoke out of the exhaust when accelerating hard. Went to a tuner today who did the EGR delete, and he said he changed the tune up a bit without putting it...

It’s not mine yet. Are they pre-DPF based on year model, or is there another way I need to find that out? I had someone check out the car on my behalf with the following things spotted: - intercooler looks like it needs replacing - there is a bit of oil from intercooler piping - throwing C1268...

Hi all First timer here. Haven’t got an LC yet, but looking at a few and hoping to buy one soon. Currently looking at a 2007 200 series 4.5TD that’s done around 400,000kms. Owner has mentioned servicing has been done at Toyota under his ownership, but he got the ECU remapped and so sometimes...