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Dougal, have you heard a 1HD-T? They are anything but noisy, friend.

Either scenerio is possible. We all have typos in our FSM's. Just because a "brochure" lists a 1HZ-T as an option doesn't mean that it was a factory brochure or factory option. I could have a glossy "Toyota" brochure done up at my local print shop. Dealerships sometimes offer special packages and promote them this way. 80 series "collectors edition" comes to mind. On the other hand...

I don't think we can sum up Toyota's engine production based solely on what is offered in the few markets that most of us are familiar with. We don't have too many European or South American contributors and certainly few that are familiar with non-Cruiser engine applications.

What we really need is someone who knows- really knows. Toyota factory employee? Original purchaser? First hand testimony. Until then it's all speculation peppered with inflated egos.

Can someone tell me why it's soooo important anyway? Aren't there bigger issues in the world (even the 'Cruiser world) to get excited about?