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Toyota $ Runner 3.0 V6

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Toyota $ Runner 3.0 V6

Post by giffo »

I am thinking of buying a 1991 SR5 4 Runner with a 3.0 litre V6 engine. 5 speed.

My questions are, 1. What are these engines like for towing a 1200kg boat?
2. Is there anything to check when buying? What are there major probs?
3. What kilowatts are they?

All help is much appreciated.

Steve
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Post by Surfin Alec »

Bugger the thirsty v6.

Buy my 3litre turbo diesel
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=71812
Gets about 12-13L/100kms, towed my 1.5 ton cuddy cabin no probs.

Worth a look,

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Post by HLX40L »

Hi Steve

I'll answer as well as I can, I owned a 1992 SR5 V6 Speed 4-runner for 8 years, great 4x4!

1. It will pull the boat just dont expect it to be quick (read VERY slow) not the best tow vehicle.
2. The V6 had a head gasket recall from Toyota so check if its been done before you buy it.
3. 106kw (I think!!).

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Post by J Top »

The head gasket problem is common. Sometimes the engine had to come out to have the block machined.
J Top
IMHO buy the 3litre diesel, twice the engine, fit a big bore exh to help engine cooling whilst towing
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