Thread: Toyota rumour

I think you'll find the 650 of Mr Isaac Newton's per metre are for the twin turbo jobby in the 200 Series wagon.

How many gearboxes, t/cases and diffs do we all reckon would be grenaded with 650Nm in a 79 series ute or 76 series wagon ?

Originally Posted by incisor

some interesting search results out there.. different problem but love this one

complain and they send you a computer virus! :P

yep, particularly like the virus one !

apparently the engine oil sludge that has plagued US Toyota's (and a few Chryslers and VW's too) is related to engine oil pooling (not draining properly) in cylinder heads and becoming heat soaked/superheated after shutdown. People I've talked to in the US point a fairly strong finger at low quality oil. Quite a lot were inadequate servicing too.

mmmmm, interesting, i wonder how this will get covered up, maybe they should talk to nissan and find out what to do, this is of course if its true.

There's now quiet a few LC 70's getting around up here. So far I haven't heard of any problems with the engine but the way these will get flogged will make for some interesting feedback. Certainly not as bad as the 100 series when it first came out bits fell off them everywhere (especially the spare tyre!)

Yep I heard they were having problems.

I know power sell's but how much do you need?What do people tow where you need 650 nm of torque?For me I'd rather have fuel economy and long service intervals than power I don't use or need.I think they are kidding themselves that the diesel will get 10 ltrs per hundred and the V8 14. Pat

This thread is only dealing with the engine that may be broken. What about the styling of the 76 series that is stuffed to buggery! Talk about cocking up an arguably classic design. It WAS a close third behind the Defender and Jeep Wrangler IMHO.

And the fact that the front track is wider than the rear track!!

Another rumour is that it is causing some stability problems on loose gravel.