Any rebuild kits out there worth getting?
Recently came across this kit on eBay and wonder if anyone has anything to say
Recently came across this kit on eBay and wonder if anyone has anything to say
2L-TE rebuild kit
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Check out Engines Australia, they seem to be the go-to for Toyota diesel rebuild kits.
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Seems like you have to request parts lol. Was hoping to just click and order but thank you!
GTSSportCoupe
2LTE abuser
What is wrong with your motor that you think you need a full rebuild kit? I thought you were having overheating issues that you thought might be related to the cylinder head?
My recommendation, is leave the bottom end of the motor alone. Check the compression, and if it's good just rebuild the cylinder head only (assuming cracked cylinder head is your problem). I've seen soooo many Toyota diesel rebuilds not only cost a fortune, but fail shortly after. Mud is full of these stories. So my advise is: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
A new cylinder head can be done in about 10 hours. Set aside a weekend and take some extra time to clean the intake manifold, paint some parts etc.
All that said, I have bought some stuff from that Mag Engines seller before with good success. Those particular pistons shown above don't seem to have reinforced piston ring lands. That is one thing that would concern me. The factory 2LTE pistons have ceramic fiber reinforced alloy ring lands and are tough as hell.
My recommendation, is leave the bottom end of the motor alone. Check the compression, and if it's good just rebuild the cylinder head only (assuming cracked cylinder head is your problem). I've seen soooo many Toyota diesel rebuilds not only cost a fortune, but fail shortly after. Mud is full of these stories. So my advise is: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
A new cylinder head can be done in about 10 hours. Set aside a weekend and take some extra time to clean the intake manifold, paint some parts etc.
All that said, I have bought some stuff from that Mag Engines seller before with good success. Those particular pistons shown above don't seem to have reinforced piston ring lands. That is one thing that would concern me. The factory 2LTE pistons have ceramic fiber reinforced alloy ring lands and are tough as hell.
FJBen
SILVER Star
FWIW, I used an Engines australia kit on my 13BT. I also used Teikin pistons, but mine were the Alfin pistons. I also used Taiho bearings. Taiho is an OEM supplier to Toyota.
That said, if you only had overheating and just a blown head gasket, I wouldn't do a full rebuild either unless the engine is very high mileage or something else went wrong.
IF, you decide to rebuild, do some serious legwork on finding a good machine shop. It will make or break your build...and your wallet...and your sanity.
That said, if you only had overheating and just a blown head gasket, I wouldn't do a full rebuild either unless the engine is very high mileage or something else went wrong.
IF, you decide to rebuild, do some serious legwork on finding a good machine shop. It will make or break your build...and your wallet...and your sanity.
