Can anyone give me some feedback on a 92 Hilux 2.4l turbo diesel,is there any common problems with these trucks,concerned about the engine specifically.
Need feedback on 92 Hilux Diesel
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is it stock with the turbo? over here they didnt come with turbos before in 98... The head is the only real trouble, if it uses coolant prepare to buy a new head. And get a 3L head, they are much better.
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Yes it is factory turbo,just not sure on the engine size seller says 2.4 but it may be 2.8 or 3lt I have to check not sure what engines came in that year of Hilux.
we never got the 3lt over here... but I suspect its a 2,4
I've read accounts in these forums that the headgasket of this engine is prone to blowing. Wayne (Crushers) of Luxury Imports reports this has been a common problem on the JDM units. For this reason, he thinks they're crap engines.
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A 2LT-E WILL crack a head (not just the gasket). A 3L (2.8 Litre) does not have a turbo. A 2LII-T will not have as much of a head cracking issue as the 2LT-E, but still not as strong of a motor as many would like.
I won't repeat the horror stories from Wayne and whatnot. I don't think that the L series engines are all that bad, but I don't think they are all that great, either. I wouldn't hesitate to own one (I DO own one), but I wouldn't pass up a 1KZ-TE powered truck for one, either.
Pretty easy to work on though, the L series.
Dan
A 2LT-E WILL crack a head (not just the gasket). A 3L (2.8 Litre) does not have a turbo. A 2LII-T will not have as much of a head cracking issue as the 2LT-E, but still not as strong of a motor as many would like.
I won't repeat the horror stories from Wayne and whatnot. I don't think that the L series engines are all that bad, but I don't think they are all that great, either. I wouldn't hesitate to own one (I DO own one), but I wouldn't pass up a 1KZ-TE powered truck for one, either.
Pretty easy to work on though, the L series.
Dan
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Beer sipping, Toque wearing northern brother
If it is a 2.4 I would would let that one go by... I have a 2.8 better known as the 3L. And it has been fantastic. A little sluggish but if you can deal with that it will go anywhere. tough as hell, great fuel economy. truck is a steel mountain goat in low gear.
Tip of the Day for future reference and searches:
UK Hilux Forum
UK Hilux Technical Pages and the specific pages for the 2.4..
Enjoy!
