Copper Seals. How Do You Know If They Have Been Replaced?

[JHL]

Read quite a few topics about engines being trashed due to the copper seals on the injectors on 120 series models. These were replaced in some/most cases under warranty/goodwill gesture from Mr T, however, as I own a (troublesome) 2006 LC how can I be sure that Mr T replaced the copper seals???

Anybody able to advise??

Cheers,

Jeff

[firemac]

Hi Jeff,

If it was done by a Toyota dealer then it should be noted in the service history in their system. Any dealer should be able to confirm it or otherwise off the reg or VIN numbers.

[JHL]

Hi Jim

Thanks once again for your help. My LC has a full Toyota service history, one of the reasons I bought it, so I will contact Mr T and ask the question.

Will let you know what they say.

Cheers

[JHL]

Toyota have not answered my email, it's been a few weeks now............................................?

Will give them a call next week and see what they have to say.

[Devon Aygo]

PM your chassis number and I can check

[JHL]

Thanks Lee, much appreciate you help, info on its way to you via PM.

[HiUp]

Hi Guys.

Just joined today - first post. I have a recently purchased an LC5 and now have just over 90,000 miles on the clock. I have read and worried myself over the 'do I have the wrong injector seals' question. I did a check via the on line Toyota re-call page (www.toyota.co.uk/owners-info/recall-checker) where you give you registration and they find your vehicle and tell you if there are any re-calls pending - and my beast came back as not eligible for the injector re-call. That still did not stop me worrying so I dropped the sump and had a look at the oil return strainer - and it was nice and clean. NOW I am happy.

I have had a full service done a couple of weeks ago - and THEN just after it was done the timing belt light came on. I replaced it myself last Sunday and it was SIMPLE. Mr T wanted £330 plus for what took me 45 minutes as a novice with no garage or special tools. Mr T told me they are given 1.7 hours to do this??? Do it yourself - you WILL be able to do it and besides saving a fortune - you will feel pleased. The full kit (belt - tensioner - pulley wheel) is £54.00. There is a you tube video showing you how to do it - just search Toyota Hi-Lux timing belt change (same engine). Let me know if you get stuck and I will find the link.

I am loving the car . I will post more on what I have done shortly - nothing major - but probably the bits that any newbie will want to know about.