Hi Guys & Gals,
Took my 2011 Land Cruiser with 228,000 miles into Toyota to get new brakes. While there they let me know the radiator was toast.
So I had them replace it.
A little history, I purchased this truck back in September with around 217,000 miles for $18,000.00
It was a one owner, and had around $7,0000.00 worth or receipts.
Several months ago I noticed an annoying sound on cold starts, here is a video of the exact sound.
While in for this service the tech heard and diagnosed it. He said this is the first land cruiser he's seen it with but has repaired lots of Tundra's. That would make sense as they don't sell many LC's.
My experience in Tulsa has been Toyota always quotes high, and the Lexus dealership gives me better prices. This time was no different. Also the Lexus tech's seem to know the Land Cruiser better as the LX570 is so common for them.
Also, just a little FYI back in 2016 the same Lexus Dealership replaced one Tensioner for me on my 08 LC at 150,000 miles. (Same Tech)
So I've just spent a large chunk of money to have all of the Tensioners, and other timing components replaced. Went ahead and had them replace the water pump while they had it appart. They resealed the leaking timing cover, and replaced a ton of Gaskets. Also the Valley Pan was leaking, here's a picture from it.
Took my 2011 Land Cruiser with 228,000 miles into Toyota to get new brakes. While there they let me know the radiator was toast.
So I had them replace it.
A little history, I purchased this truck back in September with around 217,000 miles for $18,000.00
It was a one owner, and had around $7,0000.00 worth or receipts.
Several months ago I noticed an annoying sound on cold starts, here is a video of the exact sound.
While in for this service the tech heard and diagnosed it. He said this is the first land cruiser he's seen it with but has repaired lots of Tundra's. That would make sense as they don't sell many LC's.
My experience in Tulsa has been Toyota always quotes high, and the Lexus dealership gives me better prices. This time was no different. Also the Lexus tech's seem to know the Land Cruiser better as the LX570 is so common for them.
Also, just a little FYI back in 2016 the same Lexus Dealership replaced one Tensioner for me on my 08 LC at 150,000 miles. (Same Tech)
So I've just spent a large chunk of money to have all of the Tensioners, and other timing components replaced. Went ahead and had them replace the water pump while they had it appart. They resealed the leaking timing cover, and replaced a ton of Gaskets. Also the Valley Pan was leaking, here's a picture from it.
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