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[Markus1967]

Hi guys

Hoping someone out there can help, I have completely rebuilt my Prado (2007) with a brand new Cylinder Head (with camshafts complete as one unit), also had new head gasket etc and brand new injectors.

I also cleaned out the fuel tank and fitted a new water pump and timing belt, after several cranks she finally burst into life, I ran it for a couple of mins on tick over to expell any last air that might have been in fuel lines etc.

The next day I fitted the Rad etc and then filled with anti-freeze and some water, I then started the car up to circulate the water and to top up if required, after about 15 mins I noticed some oil leaking from around the timing cover, upon finding out the reason I noticed it was coming from the oil seal behind camshaft sprocket, so I sorted it and retimed it back up but when I try to start it, it would stop dead, so I figured perhaps I made a bit of a mistake on timing it, so to be safe than sorry I retimed it again.

With the injectors out and everything timed up I decided to crank her by hand again only to notice oil squirting up from number 2 cylinder, all the others seem to be fine.

So one of my questions are:-. Why would this happen despite the car running sweet without any major issues despite the oil leak?

There's no water in oil and vice versa

Any suggestions or ideas would be very welcomed.

Regards Mark

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[TONYCY11]

When you had the head off did you check if the pistons had any cracks in them , these engines are known to crack piston heads when they have had cylinder head problems or over fueling from maptunes or badly leaking injectors , they start with a small crack that then gets bigger . When ever the cylinder head is changed it is good practice to check the piston heads for cracks .

[Markus1967]

[TONYCY11]

Yes its a good idea , they are once use only , as are the injector seats , it is good to know the pistons are ok .

[Markus1967]

[TONYCY11]

I have no diagram but if you go onto ToyoDIY.com or some other part site they show diagrams of parts so clicking vacume piping should bring up complete diagrams of vacume piping , only thing is I do not know if split parts diagrams on ToyoDIY.com will show such diagrams in the UK , you may need to use a VPN and click on another country , clicking on Cyprus works for sure  .

[Markus1967]

Thanks Tony, you've been an amazing help

[TONYCY11]

👍😃 always happy to help , others will also be able to help also when they log on and see your comment .

[andy]

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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

[andy]

Sorry I didn't see that you wanted vacuum pipes.


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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

[andy]

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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

[TONYCY11]

👍😃 Just the ticket Andy

[andy]

[Tractionman]

🤗👍

[Markus1967]

I appreciate your help and everyone else that assisted