What could be wrong with this 5L ?
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:29 am
Pinched this from an eBay Add, LN107 Hilux, 146K on the clock, appears in good cond body wise but;
and it follows...Motor needs work - has loud knocking/slap noise. Great buy for someone who wants to work on a great looking ute.
Q: hey mate. just wondering any idea what the knocking and slapping is from? has it ever run out of oil? cheers
A: No, we have always serviced it every 5000kms and done the oil changes etc since we've owned it. We've always had Toyota 4WD Diesel vehicles and maintained them very well.
Q: Hi any idea what is actually wrong with the engine and what it might cost to fix, worst case scenario. thanks Sue 15-Oct-10
A: Unfortunately, I haven't had time to go into it. Have asked a few mechanics but they said without looking at the vehicle, they couldn't tell. You could put a second hand or reconditioned motor in it. I'm guessing anywhere from $3000 - $5000 total cost?
Doesnt realy say much about it, good project, or Pain in the Slot???Q: i take that it can't be driven?
A: It can be driven but not sure when the motor will stop working all together?