is220d head gasket

dor843088

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with a lexus is220d head gasket . Im a mechanic but have been off the tools for a few years and dont know whether ill take it on myself or just get someone else to do it. Any info on whats involved would be a help . Cheers

Old diesel

Could be wrong here - but I don't think that you can simply change the head gaskets on these when they go wrong - I think you need to replace the engine.

Have a look on Toyotas owners club (Avensis or Rav 4 sections etc) or the Lexus equivalent for more info.

Very common issue on these cars - Toyota (don't know the story with Lexus) in the UK even has a policy of repairing any 2.2 D4D that develops Head gasket failure free of charge if under 7 years old and less then 111,000 miles.

Will see if I can get a link up on it for you

dor843088

Old diesel wrote: »

Could be wrong here - but I don't think that you can simply change the head gaskets on these when they go wrong - I think you need to replace the engine.

Have a look on Toyotas owners club (Avensis or Rav 4 sections etc) or the Lexus equivalent for more info.

Are you serious? Im lookin at a bigger bill than I thought fook !

Old diesel

Heres a link about it - sorry I cant bring better news

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/141612-cylinder-head-issue-why-do-you-need-a-new-short-motor/?hl=%2B2.2+%2Bd4d+%2Bhead+%2Bgasket+%2Bissue

Another link here

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/70826-lexus-is220-head-gaskett-gone/page

dor843088

Anyone successfully rebuilt one of these or replaced the engine ? Any info appreciated . Dont know what to do . : (

George Dalton

Is it your own car?

dor843088

George Dalton wrote: »

Is it your own car?

Yea unfortunately lol

George Dalton

Did you try Toyota/Lexus to see if they will do anything for you?

dor843088

George Dalton wrote: »

Did you try Toyota/Lexus to see if they will do anything for you?

140, 000 miles on the clock and its a uk import . I dont fancy my chances tbh . Im leaning towards just replacing the lump with one from a scrapyard with a view to gettin rid of it soon after . Seems to be very common problem with them . Wish Id known that before I bought obviously.

dgt

dor843088 wrote: »

140, 000 miles on the clock and its a uk import . I dont fancy my chances tbh . Im leaning towards just replacing the lump with one from a scrapyard with a view to gettin rid of it soon after . Seems to be very common problem with them . Wish Id known that before I bought obviously.

Which is the reason why such examples could be in a scrapyard. Either hear the engine running or walk away

dor843088

dgt wrote: »

Which is the reason why such examples could be in a scrapyard. Either hear the engine running or walk away

Oh my engine still runs like a dream and youd never know anything was wrong with it only iv to keep topping up the expansion tank before every trip. Engine from a crashed one might be best bet methinks hopefully low mileage .

enumbers

I know these have major issues with the head but are you 100percent certain its a head gasket failure. We have seen other issues that can show similar symptoms

colm_mcm

Would it not be better to delve further before assuming you need an engine?

dor843088

colm_mcm wrote: »

Would it not be better to delve further before assuming you need an engine?

Cooling system is being over pressurised and its dumping the coolant out the pressure relief valve on the expansion tank . The amount of pressure were talkin just has to be compression from cylinders . .

dor843088

enumbers wrote: »

I know these have major issues with the head but are you 100percent certain its a head gasket failure. We have seen other issues that can show similar symptoms

Pretty sure what other issues have you seen ?