I want to convert my 85' 4runner to turbo deisel

[DVS-4x4]

i've got an 85 4runner and it only has the doughy 3y motor i'm wanting to convert it to 3ltr turbo deisel and wanted to know if i need to replace the whole driveline or just the bell housing and clutch etc,

pm for any ideas or if anyone has a 3ltr turbo deisel hilux motor for sale

cheers troy

[bushytas]

i think you will find its a bolt in job apart from the engine pipe
i could be wrong but i think thats the way it goes
I know i own a 87 surf with a 2.4lt and i was looking at putting in a 2.8lt and it was a bolt in job

[fisho64]

You are both talking about 2 different motors arent you? 3L (2.8) and 3litre

[bushytas]

yes but i think the gear box bolt pattern is the same for most toyota engines ???
in the 4c range I could be wrong as i said im not up with it all

[+dj_hansen+]

i've got an 85 4runner and it only has the doughy 3y motor i'm wanting to convert it to 3ltr turbo deisel and wanted to know if i need to replace the whole driveline or just the bell housing and clutch etc,

pm for any ideas or if anyone has a 3ltr turbo deisel hilux motor for sale

cheers troy

You would need the gearbox and transfer with the 3lt as they are different... 3Y uses a G52 gearbox which is half the size/strength of the R151f that comes with 3lt. You would also need to change engine mounts as the blocks are different. Another option would be to use a 2.8lt (designation 3L)as they are the same size engine with different bore/stroke, same gearbox, and arent electronic injection, making install easier.

There are also several different 3lt engines out there
1KZT, 1KZTE - Surf, Prado
5L - N/A Hilux
5l-TE - TD Hilux

All use R151f gearbox..

[bushytas]

in that case i was wrong o well lol
tell me then whats the differents in the 13bt and 14bt engines and will they bolt up to a 4runner gear box ??? no one can answer this for me so maybe you can?

[thebrunks]

To put a diesel in whether it be 1kzte or 5L, you'll have to change the engine mounts.

With the 1Kzte you'll also need to shorten the rear shaft & maybe lengthen front shaft as the R151F is longer than a G52.

The easiest & cheapest option is a 2.8Litre or 3Litre non-electronic, but you'll need to find the wiring from a diesel 4runner inc. dash, looms, relays etc. (ideally from an 86-88 model,which have a superglow system)

Ive done a 3Y hilux to 2.4D, but I had a complete wreck to use.

I'm now doing a 2.8D to 3TD (1kzte).

Russ