1HZ-T vs 1HD-FT
Submitted: Friday, Apr 24, 2009 at 13:16
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ob
Hi guys,
Rang one of the local 4wd wreckers about a 80 series Cruiser with a 1hd-ft engine, sold unfortunately but he had a had a 1hz-t out of an import with supposedly low k's. His story was that the 1hd-ft engines were a lot more susceptable to breaking timing belts. Hadn't heard this one myself---but. Yes the thought crossed my mind that what he had to sell may have played a part but thats probably just my suspicious mind lol. Anyone had or heard of this ???
Cheers ob
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Friday, Apr 24, 2009 at 18:04
Friday, Apr 24, 2009 at 18:04
Ok, so he offered an imported 1HD-T instead of a 1HD-FT.
Beware of imported Landcruiser TDs - they are usually 24 volt, so the extras such as the preheat elements/ glow plugs are going to need changing and sorting. You need to ask about this.
The 1HD-T was also the engine with the infamous Big End Bearing problems. For peace of mind, I'd be putting in new big ends before installing the motor. And never believe the "low kilometre" claims with imports.
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Follow Up By: ob - Friday, Apr 24, 2009 at 18:14
Friday, Apr 24, 2009 at 18:14
Yeah thanks Phil he did say no electrics with motor and thats probably why. I have heard of big end dramas with these engines so they certainly wouldn't be my first choice. The 1HD-FT would by my prefered engine but they appear to be thin on the ground and fairly pricey. I would rather not go with the later 1HD-FTE although the two people that have them 1BIL and a mate have had a good run so far but neither have high k's. BIL's is in a 100 series about 80000 k's I think and the mates is a 79 series and about 65000.Also more wiring to do to fit
Thanks ob
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