New to the site-
Just bought a ‘92 LJ78 Prado with the dreaded 2LTE. After 2 weeks of ownership, timing belt broke, which bent the valves and broke camshaft. I’ve heard about the head problems with the engine, so I kept the truck at low RPMs and rarely went above 60. I wasn’t educated on the risks of an old timing belt though.
I have my truck at my local diesel shop. They told me that there’s a chance they can repair it, but it would be unlikely.
I started the thread to ask anyone’s opinion or if someone can point me in the right direction. Anything will help.
Sell the truck with blown engine and find another truck without the 2LTE?
or
Swap engine?
or
Try and repair?
Additional info- 95,000 miles, auto trans, RHD, Interior brand new condition
Just bought a ‘92 LJ78 Prado with the dreaded 2LTE. After 2 weeks of ownership, timing belt broke, which bent the valves and broke camshaft. I’ve heard about the head problems with the engine, so I kept the truck at low RPMs and rarely went above 60. I wasn’t educated on the risks of an old timing belt though.
I have my truck at my local diesel shop. They told me that there’s a chance they can repair it, but it would be unlikely.
I started the thread to ask anyone’s opinion or if someone can point me in the right direction. Anything will help.
Sell the truck with blown engine and find another truck without the 2LTE?
or
Swap engine?
or
Try and repair?
Additional info- 95,000 miles, auto trans, RHD, Interior brand new condition