Toyota

Hilux LN165 / LN167 / LN170 inspection checklist

1997-2005 · 3 things to check before you buy, taken from this car's known problems.

This car

medium5L head gasket failure

Look for: Head gaskets can fail on high-km units, especially if run hot or with neglected coolant changes.

If you find it: Head off, gasket and bolt replacement. Check head for warping.

From 200k+ km · ~$1500-2500

mediumInjector pump wear

Look for: Rotary injection pump wears with age - hard starts, smoky idle, power loss.

If you find it: Pump rebuild by diesel specialist. Many shops in regional NSW still do this work.

From 250k+ km · ~$800-1500

mediumRust on chassis and cab mounts

Look for: Less prone than LN106 but still happens.

If you find it: Inspect underside carefully. Treat dry examples preventively.

Any · Varies

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