KDSS valve rust- WARNING (1 Viewer)
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Thinking of spraying white lithium or silicone, which one would be the best?
Thanks gents!! Extremely helpful and a very informative thread - thanks for the warning!
~ Carl
~ Carl
I would use either Blaster corrosion stop or fluid film. In my testing Blaster worked a little better when the metal was subjected to frequent water spraying.
Where is the valve located?
I finally got off my but and looked under there. Didn't look too bad. Recently got a lift, so they must have been able to move them. I'm gonna do some preventive maintenance anyway. Appreciate the info and advice.
I did notice though, attached to the shroud where the valve screws are, a small wire connector, that was unplugged....anyone know what that is?
I did notice though, attached to the shroud where the valve screws are, a small wire connector, that was unplugged....anyone know what that is?
I believe that is for running board lights of the LX.
Sorry to revive an old thread and go offtopic, but I'm trying to install a lift on my GX470 and the holes on the bottom where the shutter valves would be have no allen bolt in them. California car so very clean but it's just a machined hole and nothing in it. Did some of these come without shutter valves?
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The GX does have KDSS. The cover needs to be removed to access the valves... Which have nuts instead of the 5mm hex.
Well, I just found out what a rusted mess my KDSS accumulator is. This started out as a shock/strut replacement on my 2011 200 series and developed a lean. Only people that have the pumps to charge the KDSS are Toyota dealers. I'm a believer in Toyota service, but understand why some are not. The part lists for $1310.00 and 1.5 hours labor plus a front end check. The dealer knocked off over $200 to compete with on line pricing. I'll keep this one greased up and sent a warning to the person I bought the vehicle from to keep grease on his new one. Thanks for all the input.
Ok I've had a few drinks of whiskey tonight and this sounded good, but I'm probaby a dumbass. Has anyone tried applying paint to the kdss housing and bolts to prevent rust?
Where are these valves located, specifically? I need to check mine!
what a disaster: Toyota service is now claiming that it's a 10 hour repair and extra parts. So, a bilstein shock replacement is going to cost around $3700.00. I've got emails into Toyota corp. looking for answers. For the first time in 25 years I'm upset with my Toyota service. Took it in to get new KDSS accumulator. What does the tech do: disconnects the front sway bar. Did not read up: that is a no no no. I guess he never heard the proverb "look before you leap". I'm without a vehicle till all the parts get here. I'll post when I get it back. Quick note: I did not try but wish I had. weld a nut onto the frozen allen headed shutter valve if it won't open what do have to lose. The heat and extra leverage of the nut may get it lose.
