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[Greek Cruiserhead]

Dear all:
does anybody know what is the difference (if there is any) between 2LT engines with black head covers and silver head covers?

PS. Writing for a friend, 1995-HiLux (solid front axle) owner, who does not speak english, but he is kindly asking our community...

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1984 BJ42, factory 5 spd, frame-off restored
1983 BJ45 P/UP, factory P/S, resto project

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

According to the info my friend gave to me:

-The 2LT with "silver" (shiny) cover equipped several vehicles, particularly the LCs, the Surfs etc till 1997. They had issues, paricularly with the cylinder heads.
-The 2LT with black cover equipped several vehicles, particularly the HILUXes, the HIACEs etc, after 1997. They are known to have a much better reputation.

Can one confirm this?

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1984 BJ42, factory 5 spd, frame-off restored
1983 BJ45 P/UP, factory P/S, resto project

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

According to the info my friend gave to me:

-The 2LT with "silver" (shiny) cover equipped several vehicles, particularly the LCs, the Surfs etc till 1997. They had issues, paricularly with the cylinder heads.
-The 2LT with black cover equipped several vehicles, particularly the HILUXes, the HIACEs etc, after 1997. They are known to have a much better reputation.

Can one confirm this?

That is my understanding also. They received a number of other subtle updates too. Some run the CT9 turbo instead of CT20. The cross over pipe is cast aluminum. Thermostat housing different. Injector bodies bit different, injector pumps a bit different, oil cooler a bit different, etc. They still came in the electronic or mechanical injection versions. Mechanical injection ones are easier to maintain/repair.

I think they're the best of the 2LTE/2LT-II series to be honest.