Reply With QuoteIf that's the latest one, it's twin turbo too, correct?
Master
SupporterOk, firstly I only got to drive the new V8 cruiser ute for a few K's around town, was a customers car at my work. But anyway, I was suprised to feel that it felt gutless down low compared to my isuzu 130, very noticable. I was only driving around town but taking off and accelerating up hills there was an obvious difference, out on the freeway cruising might be a different story. Made me a bit chuffed that my good old school 1984 4bd1 (with GT2260 and big ic admittely) felt heaps gruntier than the modern 4.5 V8 TDI. I am always impressed with the seemingly instant off idle max torque with absolutley zero flat spot or turbo lag anywhere, unlike the toyota that didn't seem to take off till about 1500rpm. Also good to know that I get much better fuel consumption than the big V8 diesel, yep love me isuzu landy!
ChatterBox
If that's the latest one, it's twin turbo too, correct?
TopicToaster
SubscriberI've never driven one of the Toyo's, but was very happy with my fuel consumption compared to the 2 that we had on our Simpson trip last year.
Enjoyed pulling them out when they got bogged too
You still running the same VNT control as Rovercare had fitted?
Steve
1985 County - Isuzu 4bd1 with HX30W turbo, LT95, 255/85-16 KM2's
1988 120 with rust and potential
1999 300tdi 130 single cab - "stock as bro"
2003 D2a Td5 - the boss's daily drive
Master
Those 4.5 TDV8 motors have a lot of problems too do they not? Yet another reason not to own a Landcruiser.
Master
SupporterYep same set up, but will get it properly tuned one day, after I get injectors cleaned, not sure the 30 psi max boost is efficient for that turbo. Anything over about 26psi dosnt seem to make much difference, pulls like a train thoughOriginally Posted by steveG
I've never driven one of the Toyo's, but was very happy with my fuel consumption compared to the 2 that we had on our Simpson trip last year.
Enjoyed pulling them out when they got bogged too
You still running the same VNT control as Rovercare had fitted?
Steve
Was the current cruiser, not sure what year or if it was twin turbo.
ForumSage
Twin turbo is 200 series wagon only. 76, 78 and 79 series are single turbo.
ChatterBox
SubscriberMuch better oil consumption too, apparently they use heaps and when owners have complained the dealers tell them it's 'normal'.
Cheers, Murray
'88 County Isuzu 4Bd1 Turbo Intercooled, '96 Defender 130 CC VNT
'85 Isuzu 120 Trayback, '72 SIIA SWB Diesel Soft Top
'56 SI Ute Cab
OldBushie
About to spend 4 weeks driving a 79 series doing the canning, will report back what I think of it.
Master
I'm told 1 litre every 1000km is normal!
TopicToaster
I don't know about the newer ones but if you complained, oil consumption was considered normal (as many new owners hadn't had a diesel previously it was passed off as a diesel thing). Complain more and you got a book to log your consumption, less than 1.2l/1000k's was normal and not discussed further.
The cause was known. The material used for the blocks had the same issue as heads from an earlier model 6cyl that was notorious for blowing head gaskets, along with thermal expansion issues between the block and liners.
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