Recent content by HowardManton

Not sure how to attach photos but ncoh sent one to me in word format so might be able to send it on to you. On mine the garage confirmed that the all the bearings had been damaged due to oil starvation as well as damage to the pistons and walls. Beyond economic repair by the time they source new...

Thanks Crispin - I am off to Mr T on Thursday. Although I have had a recon engine dropped in,I am still getting them to do the Customer Satisfaction Campaign and replace the injector seals. Plus - because they lost my key they need to re-programme the replacement. They have agreed to link up the...

Crispin - you might be able to help as you seem to know most things about the L/C!! I have now had a reconditioned engine dropped into the L/C. All was working fine until after about 150 miles the auto gearbox would not change up from 3rd. I have tried to use the manual change but no change up...

Thanks Crispin - that is exactly as my garage stated!! I fired off a reply last Thursday stating the EML did not come on before the engine died. Nor did it come on when the RAC managed to re-start the engine. Nor when my garage tried to assess the damage. When I get a reply (and depending what...

Thanks Crispin - agreed! So far I have yet to receive an answer about why the Campaign was not on the Recall Checker. I have chased. My second letter to the CEO produced this response: Althoughthe issue is known to us, not all vehicles will suffer this problem, and ourcampaign, published to the...

Not sure anyone is still watching this. My further communication with Toyota is getting nowhere. Toyota now says "the Engine Management Light would have illuminated before the vehicle failed, thus providing an opportunity for preventative action". I have replied saying there was no light and no...

Lots of threads on this one. Range is: Model Vin Range Manufacture date KDJ125 JTE AZ29J# 00019035-00050831 June,2004 Through October,2007 KDJ120 JTE BZ29J# 00049705-00160767 June,2004 Through October,2007 So - it looks like yours is included. The Campaign was launched...

Latest from Toyota GB to my quest for compensation: I am able to confirm that a Customer Satisfaction Campaign and aVoluntary Customer Service Campaign are in essence identical in that they areinstigated by the manufacturer to support our customers. We have confirmed that the information on...

I agree with Crispin - if your vin number is within the range Crispin gave at the start of this thread then any Toyota dealer should be able to check the database to see if the work was done. If the 2006 model you are buying has a full Toyota service history it should have been picked up - but...

Latest update - Toyota refuses to get involved but I am still fighting. There are some inconsistencies which people should be aware of: 1. Because this was not classed as a recall (but as a Customer Satisfaction Campaign) there was not written communication to owners. 2. The Toyota on-line...

Model Vin Range Manufacture date KDJ125 JTE AZ29J# 00019035-00050831 June,2004 Through October,2007 KDJ120 JTE BZ29J# 00049705-00160767 June,2004 Through October,2007

I am no mechanic but - from what I have read - the seals are the problem allowing gases to get into the engine causing blockage to the filter over the oil pick up in the sump. This then results in loss of oil pressure and consequent damage. I imagine the injectors failing would not in themselves...

I have drawn a blank with Toyota Customer Relations due to the vehicle now being beyond the warranty period (which for these vehicles was extended to 7 years or 100,000 miles whichever sooner). Toyota dealer wanted £800 just to strip down engine to establish the problem before doing seals and...

Interesting and thanks for this - it could prove helpful! I have been in contact with Toyota Customer Relations and written two letters now. As has been reported before, this is not a recall but a customer satisfaction campaign which is initiated through the dealers; so - if your car is not...

Thanks Rob - that is very helpful. No - I did not buy through Toyota. But I previously had a Colorado and did not buy this through Toyota either but still got a recall for a suspension issue so reckon they do it through the DVLA database. Hopefully this will support my case against Toyota. If...