2L-t and 3L repair manual

[nordiclights]

I wanted to introduce myself to this great forum. Have just become the proud owner of an immaculate LJ78 DESPITE reading all about the 2L-T probs as the head, and everything around it has just been replaced. So wish me luck. Anyhow, as I searched for info on the web I found something I wouldlike to share with you guys, a Toyota repair manual for 2L and 3L motors. The link is http://www.toyota4wd.dk/Teknik/J70/Toyota Motor Manual 2Lt.pdf. I had some difficulties opening it but eventually got it to download/save it, so if anyone needs a copy per email, let me know.

Cheers from NZ Tim

 

[BiffS]

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tactful. . .

 

[pradocruzer]

Brag all you want Nordiclights. I love my LJ78. Get a good temp gauge and a 180 thermostat. Just because it has a turbo dosen't mean it's a race car. Watch you temps and when they get to high back off and take it easy.
Good luck
Pm me if you want any more info.

 

[nordiclights]

Didn't find crushers manual, anyways, better twice than not at all.
@Pradocruzer: According to the manual the thermostat opens at 88C/190F. So opening earlier is better? Is that a standard thermo or from a different engine?
Which temp gauge do you use?
Tim

 

[pradocruzer]

Hey Nordiclights. The 190 thermostat is factory and the 180 thermostat Is out of a 3.0 L I think. They are the same size and the only difference is the temp rating. Rocky Mountian Imports in Victoria sell's the t-stats. The 180 temp t-stat will give you more warning when things are starting to get hot and give you more time to react. I don't thing there is any one mod that will help this engine from getting hot. Bigger exhaust, more cores added to rad, so they say high flow water pump, water wetter, electric fan in front or rad, spaced out turbo waste gate the list goes on and on. All these together will help but probely won't stop it from overheating again. Basic common sense seems to work the best.

The water temp gauge I bought was a prosport gauge. It was 88 bucks to my house all in. I would assume it will be more as the canadian dollar's not so good. One of our members posted these gauges and I bought one and loved it. I would stay away from the digital read out gauge and use the old school numbered gauge. If you are instaling the gauge your self I would recomend to drill and tap the sending unit behind the t-stat for most accurate readings and if you don't feel good about drilling and taping then they also sell rad hose adapters to screw the sending unit in.
Best of luck

 

[nordiclights]

thx a lot! will see if i find it n nz!