2.4 TD

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Don't do it....
Never found anyone happy with the 2.4TD..
Mine was sweet till guess what the head blew..(not working hard)
Seams to be a very common problem..
Just a motor that Toyota should never have made...

[berad]

hahaha In there defence there 24 odd years old..........

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Ok then how old is the 3Y...
got one of those in the 4runner & its never missed a beat....

[berad]

haha, i'm really not that fussed on comparing motors, everyone knows there average motors.

[SIMMO84]

What are you saying? Dont turbo a 2L? Dont buy a 2LTD? A bit more information would have less people off side.

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My thinking is....
The only Toyota motor I have ever had a problem with out of 10 cars was the 2.4TD all the rest in my expereance are bullet proof...
So yes turbo your 2L, if you want...
Just wouldn't go near the 2.4TD....

[gotoy]

A 2.4TD is built for the factory turbo.

A 2L is not built for a turbo, the 2.4TD has stronger pistons and bottom end. Turbo a 2L it will die faster than a 2.4TD.


I assume your 2L is a 2.4D.

[jehu]

well the 2L-T is a 2.4TD as is the 2L-TE. i've had no problem with mine (2L-T) but i haven't run it that hard or had it that long. but yes, there are stories and reports about them cracking heads and what not. however. as stated, they are an old engine. there are things you can do to remedy the situation. ie install an aftermarket temp guage (or fix/rectify the stock guage), install a bigger radiator, bonnet scoop or likewise. remove the egr (if it has one), and run the turbo leaner so that less fuel is put in. yes, this does result in less power, but for when your just cruising, do you really need it? so if you take precautions you shouldn't crack your head. however, really mr. toyota should have built a stronger engine, but he didn't. so all i'm saying is; work with what you've got. or alternatively; bail on it and get a 3L or 5L.

[+dj_hansen+]

There seems to be a direct link between poor maintenance on grey imported vehicles whilst in japan, and unfortunately it can be a bit luck of the draw! Yes, the 2L-T may be particulary notorious for overheating a cooking, poor maintenance on any vehicle will arrive at the same result.

Good quality coolant (preferably toyota red), aftermarket temp gauge and a thorough cooling system check is the first thing you'd do if you had a 2L-T motored Surf

[macca81]

if your worried bout cracking the heads, just put a 3l head on it. they fit up, they have bigger valves and they are stronger...

[dave_surf]

just put a 3L head on??
you make it sound easy
first of all i doubt arnie could even position it in place its like 100 odd kgs
i love the 2.4 td i think its a great motor, when it actually runs
personally i would prefer the 2.8 diesel or even the 3.0 v6

[beinthemud]

always late in a 2.8, ill take my 2lt any day ive seen chevs crack heads ,just got to remember there not a race engine