Bunny_Fugger said:

Spent several hours today disassembling another Hilux engine. It has a bad knock and has likely done a big end. Being a turbo diesel with an automatic transmission, this is going to be a long tedious exercise.

So far I have removed the battery, radiator, fan, fan belts, alternator, vacuum pump, heat shrouds, air con compressor, cables, wiring, fuel lines, vacuum lines, and various other bits. I’m about a quarter of the way through the engine removal.

No wonder mechanics hate these things.

At least you’re having fun.