Toyota Land Cruiser Knocking — 1KZ-TE Head Crack
Toyota
Land Cruiser
1996
1KZ-TE 3.0 TD
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Can become a safety issue if left unresolved
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
The 1KZ-TE diesel in Land Cruiser 90/Prado 90 has a known cylinder head cracking issue causing a knocking noise and coolant in the exhaust. Toyota issued extended warranty in some markets. Head replacement costs £800-1,500.
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