Help getting a 2.8l or 3.0l Diesel in the US (1 Viewer)

[quadrunner91]

As the title says, I'm trying to get a 2.8l (3L) or 3.0L (5L) in the US (Alaska)

I've contacted a few importers, but either don't hear back, or that can't help me.

I know it'll be a very expensive 90hp, but I absolutely love driving my 2L and don't have to time to swap in a totally different engine. It's either buy another L series, or this truck sits and I drive my '89 fj62 for a few years. (This engine will pay for itself in fuel...)

Why: The 2L that's been swapped into my '85 eats a head gasket every 4 or 5k miles. I've rebuild and stripped the engine twice and can't find a crack in the head, so it's either warped or invisible to me. It's currently still daily, but there is a steady stream of bubbles in the coolant, occasional overheating, and when it gets hot the engine starts to run very rough at idle.

I see this won't be easy, but I'm reaching out in the hopes someone has some experience here.

 

[benbalito]

Maybe this thread could help?

Information Re: Importing to the USA and Complete DIY How-To

I’ve imported several Landcruisers from overseas in the last few years, and thought I’d share some of what I’ve learned about the process—where to find cars, how to get them shipped, how to get them through US Customs, what everything costs, how long it takes, who can help, what’s legal and...

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[SteveJackson]

I’m also looking for a 3L, rebuilts available but I haven’t found a good used motor yet.

 

[quadrunner91]

I’m also looking for a 3L, rebuilts available but I haven’t found a good used motor yet.

I've got a lead on one in Canada. However it needs removed from its "shipping crate" before the seller will give me a price. They won't get around to it for another two months atleast, so I'm still open to other options.

Best of luck with your search! I've emailed a lot of places, hopefully you'll get lucky. At least Toyota made tons of these engines overseas.