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    Hi All,

    New to the forum and Prado ownership, so apologies if this has been done before - the only similar thread I could find seems a few years old now.

    I am now the proud owner of a 2007 120 series, and have just re-read the service history and books to find out it was sold to me (from the dealer) already overdue for a basic service. Go me - my own fault, should have read stuff more clearly.

    In any case, for the vehicles entire life it has been serviced by someone who seems to be out of the mechanic business now, so I am searching for a mechanic who knows the "things to look out for" when working on the D4D engine - this is one of the earlier ones with this engine, but only 95k kms or so.

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a mechanic in Melbourne (preferred SE suburbs) that has picked up issues well before they become a problem?

    Ive been bitten too many times by people recommending expensive repairs that were not the cause of the problem ($3k on injectors for my last car, did not fix problem) so I am a little apprehensive to just take it to a dealer mechanic without any prior knowledge.

    Any info or advice greatly appreciated!

  • #2
    Have a read of ####### posts on this forum, he is not in the SE but you may consider it worth the trip to the northern suburbs

    ps: I think he is on holidays at the moment
    ozimacca
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    Last edited by ozimacca; 26-06-2016, 05:04 PM.

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    • #3
      Worth the drive http://www.motorcourt.com.au/
      [url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]

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      • #4
        Thanks for your replies so far all! Any other opinions/input also appreciated, trying to get a good cross section of what is available.

        Call me paranoid, but once you drop thousands to have your vehicle returned overfilled with oil and with broken parts you get a bit sceptical.

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        • #5
          +1 for Anthplaydo 120.
          2014 VX, White, TJM Bullbar, Xray Vision HID driving lights, Hayman Reese Towbar, Tekonsha P3 brake controller, dobinsons lift, Coopers LT ATs

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          • #6
            Hi,

            Thankx guys, id recommend me too
            I only work on Prado/Hilux & mainly 1kd-ftv, I know a bit about them
            Back in town next week.

            Cheers,

            ####.

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            • #7
              I live in the NT and am considering a drive down for any serious work!! Hard to find people who care about their workmanship! And the knowledge to back it up
              2013 (MY14 Facelift) GX - KDJ150R
              -ARB Alloy Roof Rack -SMART Bar -LED rear work light
              -Dual batt. (Red arc sBi) -Secondary fuel filter
              -9" Supacentre LED spotlights -Bushskinz bash plates
              -Safari snorkel

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              • #8
                Not sure where your SE is but I found that Ultra Tune in Dandenong really on the ball with my 120 D4D.. went to yarra valley toyota for a engine knock. they sai replace both engine mounts... Went to UTD an found a loose bolt, oh and by the way you should consider work on your injectors as they are noisy happy to investigate should you want.. ended up having a really bad 3rd cylinder... winning whist ya there do the 40k service and super cheap at that.
                Havent looked back and its been 5 years now.

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