PETERTHEEATER Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have a 2005 Fortuner 2.7 AWD. Yesterday, I noticed that under the front (driver's side) wheel arch there was no cover in the front of the arch to protect against water or mud splashes. The left hand from wheel arch has one as do the rear wheels. At first I thought that it had fallen off but looking closer it is more likely that on was never installed since there are no fixing holes in the arch flange. Today I had the opportunity to look at 5 other Fortuners in a car park, one a very new oil burner, and only one had a cover and that was a Limited Edition (!) oil burner. No big deal, but it seems that it was never there from new so why have some got it and not others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Whats an "oil burner"? A diesel? Edited September 13, 2009 by Scubabuddha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have a 2005 Fortuner 2.7 AWD. Yesterday, I noticed that under the front (driver's side) wheel arch there was no cover in the front of the arch to protect against water or mud splashes. The left hand from wheel arch has one as do the rear wheels. At first I thought that it had fallen off but looking closer it is more likely that on was never installed since there are no fixing holes in the arch flange. Today I had the opportunity to look at 5 other Fortuners in a car park, one a very new oil burner, and only one had a cover and that was a Limited Edition (!) oil burner. No big deal, but it seems that it was never there from new so why have some got it and not others? Fortuner doesnt come with these from factory. After market installed at like 4000 baht. So is rust protection, which is really important to survive more than 10+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubrockbank Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Money saving : as all of the road crap is 'usually' on the nearside (passenger side)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Whats an "oil burner"? A diesel? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 4k for an after market protective cover is steep. I shall see what Toyota want for the part which I can fit myself. They only charges me 3200 for a full set of supplementary carpets which I think is excellent value for the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaLumpa Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 where can you do rust protection, how much does it cost? and how often should i do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 where can you do rust protection, how much does it cost? and how often should i do it? Since I dont know where you live, I can just say anywhere it smells rustprotection. There are several western brand name available, like Tuff Cote Dinol, ehh only remembered one. Every second year should be ok. My 2008 Honda Accord came with a Premium package. Waxing every 3 months, and rust protection every 6 months, at Honda garage for 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) 4k for an after market protective cover is steep. I shall see what Toyota want for the part which I can fit myself. They only charges me 3200 for a full set of supplementary carpets which I think is excellent value for the quality. I seem to recall 4k for 4, Toyota original, incl intallation Edited September 15, 2009 by katabeachbum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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