300k miles on original radiator, starter, wp, alternator -- is it possible? (2 Viewers)

[hblx570]

Absolutely possible. Would I still replace those as PM? Totally.

yes.... its a toyota!

For example, My 85 4runner has 400K.... not a drip of oil or any type of fluids! Buy oem JAPAN parts.... dont buy american junk parts!

 

[bloc]

Have you yourself compared the radiator part number flat against the updated radiator style yourself to confirm that's its original? Unless the shop knows how to identify the upgraded parts they may not have caught that it was replaced.

Entirely possible it was replaced with a Genuine Toyota radiator before the redesign hit the shelves in late 2018/early 19.

This has me curious what shop was saying the radiator goes suddenly and the starter is progressive..

 

[OregonLC]

Entirely possible it was replaced with a Genuine Toyota radiator before the redesign hit the shelves in late 2018/early 19.

Definitely plausible. Though at 240k it too would likely be at the cusp of failure, assuming replaced at mid-life.

This has me curious what shop was saying the radiator goes suddenly and the starter is progressive..

Agreed that at face value it sounds backwards. In reality, those not attentive to details might not catch the pink crusties or coolant smell until an overheat event occurs. And starter failures can be intermittent, clicking in some conditions and starting as normal in others until they have their final hard failure.

 

[bloc]

And starter failures can be intermittent, clicking in some conditions and starting as normal in others until they have their final hard failure.

They definitely can be, but most of the reported failures on here are pretty abrupt. Maybe one or two instances of click no start, then typically nothing after that.

 

[ryanCA]

A high mileage 200 with great history is the best bargain in Land Cruisers today.

hallelujah

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Are there known examples of 200s that get to 300k+ miles on the original radiator, starter, water pump, and alternator?

I've got a new-to-me 2015 with 240k miles. I took it to a Cruiser shop in Austin for a post purchase check over, and they said it was "in phenomenal condition." That said, it has not had any of those four things done...

I don't see why not. Hell, it's only 9 years old. My '90 4Runner had the original radiator still functioning OK when I replaced it 3 years ago. The OEM alternator finally died last year.

 

[ryanCA]

. dont buy american junk parts!

facts

 

[Boston Mangler]

For example, My 85 4runner has 400K.... not a drip of oil or any type of fluids! Buy oem JAPAN parts.... dont buy american junk parts!

Absolutely This!

I had an 87 4Runner that family friend got new and by the time I bought it, it was around 400k and by the time it finally gave up, was around 460k

I was in New England then and only reason it gave up was the rust was so bad, if I slammed on the brakes the frame flexed like an accordion

But…. Ran like a top when it finally went to the junkyard, because it wouldn’t pass any inspections the rust was so bad.

All original everything (even the clutch) other than alternator

That 22RE was an amazing feat of engineering

Ah, the good ole days