Dead Hilux Engine. Replacements?

Hey chris and terra.

Thanks for the replies.

Chris where abouts are you? I'm in Perth. Is there someone I could speak to in Perth?

Terra:

Well it was 95 model, with 230,000 kms on it. So the engine dying wasn't expected, but not unreasonable.

Just one of those situations where all you can do is say "oh well...."

Basically what I want to know is, what is the best option for a engine now?

What are the differences between reconditioned and 2nd hand etc etc.

How much are new engines compared as well?

Cheers

L

Hey Lavz

We are in Victoria, but even with freight added onto the price I reckon we'd still
beat any price on a new engine.

Fitting a 1kz-te (3.0TD) might be tricky as it's totally different to the 2.8 (3L) motor, the 5L (the non-turboed 3.0L engine) was similar, so maybe that's a go, but I think both of those engines have ECU's etc so that could get expensive, you'd have to buy the ECU and looms witih the engine and wire it all up... Might be better off just getting a 3L 2.8L motor and whacking a turbo on it.

But then again, as Davoe said, perhaps the old 3.8 buwick commodore motor might be the go $$$ wise. It's a common conversion, would probally chew the juice though.

What a bugger, it's your worst nightmare when buying a second handy, but it can happen to anyone anytime I spose. Probally been over reved to buggerey in it's previous life. Those 2.8's will normally go all day if the oil's changed reguarly and they are not reved to buggery.

Roachie

don't you think he should go the turbo jobbie? it might be lacking a bit, LOL.
He should prolly upgrade the gbox and diffs while it's in the shop!! Seriously LOL

Andy

Hi lavz
Sorry to hear about your engine problems. I have just replaced my old 2L (2.4litre) motor with a 5L (3litre non electronic injector pump) and am very happy with the conversion, I still have to fit the turbo which should make it even better. Because you have a 3L (2.8litre) the conversion is easy. The motor will bolt up to the bellhousing, use the 5L flywheel, clutch, and viscous hub and fan, use your own alternator, starter motor, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, engine mounts, and the sump and oil pickup and dipstick from the 3L. If you are serious about going off-road stay away from the V6/V8 conversions, they love petrol and the Hilux drivetrain does not stand up to them too well.
If you are in Perth have a talk to Kim at Just Toyota in O'Connor, I have found him to be very helpful.
Happy camping
Wayne

Hey wayne.

Thanks heaps for the contact info.

If I was to take the car as is, buy the motor any engine, say the one you suggest, and pay for them to install it..... what sort of price am I looking at?

Basically I want to drive it in, come back a little while later, hand in the cash and drive it out...

I'm too busy to do it myself and don't have the time to learn how to do it.

Thanks again.

L

Hi lavz
Give TLC in O'Connor a call, I am sure they could help you out, they are very good to deal with and only work on Toyota 4wd's, and they are not far from Just Toyota. Expect to pay about $800 to $1000 for a drive in/drive out change over plus the cost of parts. Try to stay away from the japanese reject/import motors as sometimes they are not idenical to the motors fitted to australian models. I do not know which throttle cable you have but it should fit, I had to use a cable off a petrol model. Also, it may be easier to use the inlet manifold off the 3L motor as this will match your air cleaner pipe, but this depends on whether you intend fitting a turbo. If I can be of any more help please contact me.
Cheers
Happy camping
Wayne

Hi wayne.

Thanks, I really appreciate all your help.

Do you have an email I can reach you on?

If you'd prefer, my email is lavz@iinet.net.au.

I'd just like to get a bit more of an idea of what the deal is.

Cheers

L