Great video, and a great platform in the J120!

Hi from Croatia! I am enjoying the same car, similar age, and mileage, for three years now. Wonderfull both for slow cruising on local roads, and on the mountain paths. Keep the engine well lubricated, don't starve it for oil, and it will serve you well...

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

... and also, when you change the engine oil, after you've let it drip for a few hours, take a look at the state of your oil pickup sump screen with a flashlight through the drain hole. If it's not clean and shiny, your engine might be going the same route mine did, in which case changing the injectors is a cheap operation compared to an engine swap, believe me :-)...

@Zmayski-z-Brega

2 жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 I have changed the oil and filter just recently, and a couple days after I thought just the same thing; I should have checked the mesh screen...! Next time... Though I don't understand how are oil clogging and bad fuel injectors related?!?

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zmayski-z-Brega It's not that much the injectors, it's the injector seats. Those are prone to leaking after a few hundred thousand kilometers. Injectors are cooled down by an oil "channel" that runs horizontally at the top, which is isolated from the bottom by an rubber o-ring. When injector seats start leaking, the heat from the combustion chamber goes up, destroys the o-ring and starts overheating oil. Over-heated oil forms carbon crystals (like coal) which are carried away and end up clogging the sump pickup. It is very well documented in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oo6O2ZqnmZTAoag.html and that's exactly what happened to my engine last year (at 4:22 onwards). Had to change the engine block :-( . Many other cases are documented by Anthony, the 1KD-FTV guru at Fourby4Diesel, e.g. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rK6B265-Y9TWgZc.html As the injectors themselves can also be faulty and destroy pistons (unrelated to the oil burning issue) I chose to also replace all 4 of them to avoid any further problems.

@Zmayski-z-Brega

2 жыл бұрын

​@@offroadfun120 Thank you for an explanation, OffRoadFun! I was considering replacing the injectors for some time now, but you convinced me with what you said; I will do that soon, replacing the seats, too. The only bad issue I experienced with this engine was once going to "limp mode" during the hard and long uphill drive (computer reported fuel pump drop to zero pressure for a moment; technician suspected a bad fuel). There is also a soft knocking in mid-range RPMs when the engine is cold (probably injectors, I am guessing). Great videos and suggestions!

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zmayski-z-Brega You're welcome. Some knocking with a cold Diesel is not always a sign of issue. A better way to know injectors state is reading values with an OBD tool (or better yet, Toyota's Techstream). However, don't trust the "if all 4 feedback values are between +3 and -3, injectors are good" myth you can read on the net. Similar feedback just means that injectors are in a similar state (and if not, you can tell which one is faulty), but it does not mean they are all good. Here are some videos that illustrate good/bad cases (measure when coolant temperature is above 80°C): Readings to be expected on a KDJ120 with manual gearbox with good injectors : kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5OOxdRxqc6YlLA.html Readings to be expected on a KDJ120 with automatic gearbox with good injectors : kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKqBpNmlY7O6hco.html Readings with bad injectors : kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqJhuZOxisrKlrw.html To summarize in one reading : Load should be below 16-17% when idling with warm engine (ideally below 10% for manual, below 12% for automatic). If you're above that, I'd replace injectors if I were you, no matter if the seats are leaking or not. Just my 2 cents :-)

Superbes aventures et sympathique vidéo, bravo ! 👍

I confirm that the LC 120 is an amazing car. Even in standard version perfect for Off road :) Have the air suspension, But I plane to install the Ironman suspension. Costs for conversion are acceptable. Then it will be unstoppable :)

What an awesome year you had! Great car! Looking for one myself.

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Just remember that injectors don't last forever :-)

@angel.ionescu

2 жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 Will do. Thanks for the heads-up!

What a video. Waiting for 2022 one

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Well, the 2020 is here kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5iY25uKj7LXqto.html :-)

Fantastic vid. Maurice has served you well. My daughter calls our 120 Terry!

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

:-) Say hi to Terry ;-)

@adzy166

2 жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 ha ha will do. I did the door shims on back door at the weekend. Great fix.

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

​@@adzy166 Yep, Don't have this problem as my model has the spare tire under the vehicle and not on the back door as you can see at 2:47 , but I know it's a problem with some models. Take care. Cheers.

Haha well done you. I've just bougth 120 with 350kkm and runs sweet. Think to check injector seats. Crank shells, oil pickup and build rocksliders

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Yep, a quick look at the oil pickup through the drain hole (after letting it drip overnight) will ensure you don't run into the same issue as me. Happy driving :-)

Superb video! What tires did you get by the way?

@offroadfun120

3 ай бұрын

At the time of that video, I had General Grabber AT3 tires but I was disappointed. 2 years later the sidewalls were damaged and cracked, so I since moved to BFG AT KO2. You can have a glimpse of the damages in the Rewind 2023 at kzread.info/dash/bejne/o3t1tqulaNPHo7w.html

Hola amigo tengo un kdj igual mi pregunta es si tienes tapado los tres agujeros de drenaje que trae la caja del filtro de aire el mío cuando círculo por caminos de polvo y barro siempre entra algo de suciedad por esos agujeros

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Hi. I read about that but no, I have not plugged the 3 holes for now. I guess these holes are there to let insects or rain water out (and I live in Belgium, where it rains half of the time :-)). But you are right that if I plan to go more into deep water, I should definitely cover them. Thanks for the reminder. Cheers !

Dose your 120 have the rear air suspension? Got the same one just am kinda paranoid to go into the "every part noone goes to but a Cruiser area, sice, brake a spring, you can limp back, brake the air, your done"

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bosko. No, I avoided the air suspension for that reason. According to what I read, the chances of breaking the air suspension system are low, but if it breaks, costs go through the roof. So coil springs for me. Also, I think air suspension was only an option on the higher end VXE or VXV trim. Mine is a VX (no sunroof, no heated seats, no satnav). Cheers.

Wow great video … thanks for sharing.. as I want to buy a 2003 Kdj 120 me too please may you tell me which are its weakness point ? I mean there are somethings to be aware ? Also which year is your Kdj 120 ? Sorry for my English.. cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. My KDJ120 is one of the latest, 2009. Additionally to traditional 2nd hand car checks, here are particular weaknesses of the KDJ120 : cracks in inner guards (aka "fender cracks" aka "joues d'ailes déchirées" in French), mostly for models with double battery (cold countries). e.g. photos.app.goo.gl/DGXD1GvNVQnGQ5Bm8 Also if you're looking for a Diesel model, make sure injectors have been replaced every 150 000km otherwise... see video :-). Avoid the hi-end version with rear air suspensions, they are known to leak after a certain time and repair is very expensive. Finally, one easy way to know if that car has been through heavy offroad is to check the state of the engine protection. It should have metal mesh grids like this : photos.app.goo.gl/RoSWtdLMw34hxt699 . If it's gone or damaged, probably the car has been used "as it was designed to be used" ;-) . Happy hunting !

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

A thorough analysis of engine (and other) issues of the KDJ120 can be found in this video I just came across : kzread.info/dash/bejne/oo6O2ZqnmZTAoag.html Don"t panic though, compared to other brands with same mileage, the 1KDFTV is not the worst. But well, fuel economy and higher power per liter inevitably increase constraints on the engine...

What year is your Prado? 😍

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay. It's a 2009, one of the latest KDJ120.

Some more bro!

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Working on it ;-)

The places traveled with his Toyota off-road vehicle are really beautiful, too bad it is treated so badly, as to make it go in the middle of the mud, I think that the Land is well done, the electrical filaments oxidize like the control units, and the electronics do not fail but, electricity with water does not get along.

@offroadfun120

2 жыл бұрын

I understand your comment and I agree that driving through water and mud is harder on vehicles than pavement. However, I own another car for my daily and holiday use and wanted to dedicate a second vehicle to "bad treatment" as you call it :-). I looked at the Land Rover Defender, Jeep Rubicon, older 70-series Land Cruiser, etc. which all look better suited to hard use, but don't be misguided by the KDJ120 "SUV" appearance, it's kind of a wolf in sheep's clothing (plus, it's cheaper and more comfortable than any of these other options in good condition). It is build for tough use and electronic parts are very well protected. The user manual explicitely states it is suited to drive through 70cm of water... In other words, if keeping it in pristine condition was a requirement, I wouldn't have bought it in the first place :-)

petrol or diesel?

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Diesel, 173hp 1KD-FTV engine. Very few petrol models were sold in Europe.

👍Огонь 🔥 я так понял двигатель прошёл капитальный ремонт? Или была только замена форсунок?

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the motor had to be replaced because iit overheated... The root cause was injector gasket leak.

how to prevent that injector failure?

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Well, I don’t think you can prevent the failure but you should replace them before they fail. E.g. diagnostic tools can indicate the « engine load », which increases when injectors wear. But as a rule of thumb, with what I now learned, I’d replace them around the 200000km mark (no matter the « compensation » values, which only represent unbalanced wear). Note however that in my case, the failure was not due to the injectors themselves but to a leak of one seat. This could have been detected during oil change : let the oil drain for the night, then the next morning, carefully check the state of the metal sump screen through the drain hole. If it has coal-like particles over it, you should urgently replace the defective seat, and due to the work involved, it’s probably the right time to consider changing worn injectors too. KR.

@orepaunovic2189

Жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 Thanks for the replay! Maybe changing the seats every 50000km would be the smart move too. I am thinking about buying Land Cruiser, for family use cause of reliability, but this thing concerns me. Maybe a petrol engine is a better choice but here in Serbia, there's only one LC with 4.0 petrol on sale. I really don't need a 4.0 engine :D Anyway, thanks again for your advice, very helpful!

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

@@orepaunovic2189 Well, my video might give you the feeling the 1KDFTV engine is not reliable, but I really think it is not the case. I bought this vehicle at 296000 km and it failed at 300000, but I am sure the problem already existed before and I wasn't experienced enough to detect it. There are hundreds of thousands of vehicles with 1KDFTV engines and only a very small part have issues :-). Care and regular maintenance will go a long way. However, changing the seats regularly could be a good way to make sure everything is still in good condition. If you want in-depth information about that engine and its maintenance, there's plenty of videos about it on this channel : kzread.info They are quite verbose, but the two following ones carry out a step-by-step injector replacement : kzread.info/dash/bejne/faSNo5amo5qnnJs.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5mZrdaOZaSpp5s.html . Highly valuable :-)... KR

@orepaunovic2189

Жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 You are totally right, but not just your video, there are a few more I watched talking about this issue, and I was like: this car should be rliable but it's not :D A friend of mine gave me a ride with the LC 3.0 and that one has 400.000. I was amazed at how it rides! Totally fell in love with the car. I hope I'll find a good one... Anyway, I want to thank you for much useful advice and information you gave me. That's super kind of you! Wish you all the best man! Thanks again!

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

@@orepaunovic2189 You're welcome. Good luck in your quest for a LC, I bet you won't be disappointed :-). KR.

Belle saison, tu n'as pas dû t'ennuyer. Tu as même fait des Rocksliders. J'ai le même véhicule que toi et je voudrais en faire. Tu n'aurais pas des plans avec des côtes. Ce serait cool. Merci et bonne saison 2023

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Et la saison 2022 n'était pas triste non plus - kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5iY25uKj7LXqto.html 🙂. Quant aux rocksliders, je n'ai pas fait de plans détaillés, mais j'ai fait un compte rendu de la fabrication riche en photos sur ce topic du forum LandCruiserTeam - www.landcruiserteam.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19282 . Il faut être inscrit pour voir les posts et la procédure d'inscription est un peu lourde, mais c'est une chouette communauté et j'y ai appris des tonnes (dont mon premier post à 0:11 ). N"hésite pas à nous rejoindre. A+

@rage05120

Жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 Merci pour l'invitation. Je vous rejoins sur le forum avec plaisir. En espérant te croiser sur nos belles pistes de France et d'ailleurs A bientôt

@rage05120

Жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 Re salut, j'essaie de me connecter sur le forum mais un message me dit que mon adresse est interdite J'ai essayé plusieurs fois avec différentes adresse. Et impossible de contacter le modérateur sans être connecté. Peux tu poser la question de ton côté ? Parce que la je suis bloqué . Merci

@offroadfun120

Жыл бұрын

@@rage05120 Hello. En effet, la procédure d'inscription est un peu parano. Sauf erreur, elle refuse les adresses "gratuites" (gmail, hotmail) et n'autorise que les adresses de FAI (se terminant par orange.fr, free.fr, etc.) ou les adresses professionnelles (d'une entreprise "reconnue"). J'ai galéré aussi et j'ai utilisé mon adresse pro à contrecoeur, mais elle n'est utilisée que pour l'inscription. Après, il faut avouer que cela porte ses fruits car sur le forum il n'y a aucun spam, arnaque ou pub déguisée...

@rage05120

Жыл бұрын

@@offroadfun120 merci pour l'info. J'ai enfin accès au forum. Je vais faire le plein d'infos. A bientôt j'espère