Toyota Landcruiser 1VD diesel oil pickup problem | How to Replace the Oil Pickup | Why bother? 

The stock of oil pick ups are about to become very low for a little while after watching this. Another great video.

Well, guess who's pulling his sump off 1200km early for a service! Thanks heaps Terry

I did not know that the 1VD had a "plastic" oil pickup. Interesting....concerning. Another job to add to the to do list for my 76 series. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

Seems like even the best vehicles can be improved. I don't have a Cruiser but I do like your workshop. Not too many people have a workshop like the one you're using. If it's your, you're very lucky! For what it's worth, I'm into factory torque settings :)

Another excellent video Terry. On the to do list when I get back. Sitting here in Exmouth after a few days at South Lefroy and catching up with everything. I hope Canada is not too cold.

Great video! A damn shame the big T cheaped out on the oil pickup! it’s not as simple on the 79 series 👎🏼

Thanks Terry, I’ll be ordering a new pick up before my next service 👍

Thanks terry. Great video. Had no idea about the strainer. My 200 has done 186000ks and i will be doing the replacement ASAP.

Excellent video, I'll make sure i pass the link on. Only thing I'd add, is to recommend using a quality torque wrench. That way, all bolts are right every time. Specs will be in factory manual. Thanks again.

On the to-do list, when i hit the first 100k in the new engine. Cheers Terry

Thanks for a great video. I'll get my mechanic to change the pickup next service.

Seems like a good opportunity for some aftermarket manufacturer to make a metal gauze filter and pickup.

Another very interesting video, old mate. A bit bloody scary, as to the condition of that screen😮

Good info as usual Terry, cheers

Be interesting to see how that new plastic gauze felt compared to the old. Would it have been softer and more flexible before breaking?? Still seemed like it had some strength about it. I’m not totally convinced that was even an issue

Well done, appreciate the advice.

Once again you've come up with a great video mate. Just reminds me how much a hoist would help me do this kind of work.

Awesome Ep and lovely job Terry,

I did the same job last June and replaced also oil filter cup and also crankcase breather all plastic/bakelit items. Not expensive and easy to replace and cheap insurance….could see any issue with the old parts but didnt cut open the pickup…might do it now and check 😊

What I'm wondering is how the plastic will behave with the new part. As thin as the filter is, it probably won't be much stronger. You also have to bear in mind that it is designed precisely for this purpose and has very controlled conditions. No UV radiation, no abnormal temperatures (as in my case always around 80C) and it is not interested in oil either (otherwise Toyota would certainly not use a plastic oil filter cap in the 200). But in any case an interesting video like all your other videos which have already helped me with some things on my 200 with his 2000km till 333.333km

Very interesting video mate, glad i dont have to worry about that pick up in my 200 series, because its a petrol.....or do I 😅

great tip

What a great little brittle oops I mean bit of information.

Another great video Terry. In regards to your 5000kms oil change intervals, do you also do this when you go on your longer trips like on the CSR?

Great info thanks for sharing

I have 76 series and it’s a much bigger job than the 200 👌

Thanks mate, that was truly helpful... glad you shared it. By the way, do you believe that an oil change is recommended after one year even though it did not hit the 5000 Km mark, and why?

Hi again Terry, At how many kilometres should you replace the oil pick up? Cheers Dan

Great video I never knew it was plastic either. What year 200 is this as I have 270k km on my 2014.

Hi Terry Thanks for this video Super info at the right time Going to Toyota dealer next week to buy the metal filter housing and oil pick up and do the jobs next oil change. Any info why Toyota places the drain plug so high in the pan ?? This is where the the leftover oil always goes Thanks 🙏

All the little tips are great, 79 metal oil filter housing brilliant, would you have the part number?

Does Jacob with the red turbo 80 have socials? Haven't seen an update on that vehicle for a while now and i wanna see how that rig is going!!

Terry I hope you put in extra oil to cover the 800 ml.

Thanks for this video Terry. My LC200 has done 176K so looks like I'm due for a replacement. I don't have a hoist or tools or confidence for this job. Would you trust Toyota to perform this service? I doubt they would clean and machine the sump like you did? I wonder if there's an after market no plastic part?

Hmm, that's a worry. another job for me to do on my 79 series. what sort of RTV did you use

Terry, would it be beneficial during an “ordinary” oil change to use an oil sucker pump via the sump plug drain hole to remove most of that last undrainable 800 ml, and refill engine with more fresh oil each time. ??

Hey Jaffa. Love the videos. Just enquiring on if you have information on the difference in strainer replacement on the 70 series? From what I understand, the 70 is a different strainer and pan arrangement.

I wouldn't have put so much gasket goo. If some of that goo manages to break off it could end up blocking an oil squirter that cools the underside of the piston. I am surprised that the factory goo had so much squeezed out inside the sump. Good that you let the goo set for 24 hours.

I live in the US. Is this part the same for the US gas engine 200 series?

Bugger, just did an oil change yesterday, will have to wait a while before the next. Maybe by that time the pickups will be back in stock. Is that oil filter housing OEM, mine is plastic ?

Hi Terry, I see you have the metal oil filter housing on yours, which oil filter cartridge do you use? The reason I ask is the genuine Toyota oil filter cartridge number is different for VDJ200 engine as against the genuine Toyota oil filter cartridge for the V8 Turbo Diesel engine as fitted to 79 Series utilities. I'd have thought they'd be the same cartridge but alas no, I'm hoping you can help me out. Cheers Dan

Have you done an intake clean yet mate

Thanks our Aussie yank 👍🏼

Hi, does anyone out there have any information on the oil pick-up in a 1GD (2019 Prado)..same issue? Cheers

Does anyone have an estimate of the expected costs for parts and labor involved in replacing the engine of a 2008 200 series. This inquiry excludes the cost of the engine itself. To pull out the old one and install a new complete engine. I'm in Western Australia

I did the sump inspection after I got my 200 with 105k on it. I found it to be a bitch to break the gasket seal to remove it, it's a bit of a patience job even when using a sharp paint scraper but likely worth it on a higher km engine. A gasket rather than a sealant would have made the job so much easier, well done Toyota, not.

Jaffa - is there an after market steel pickup available ?

Why would any manufacturer use plastic oil pick ups? They do some really dumb things don't they