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Toyota $ Runner 3.0 V6
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 5:35 pm
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
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:06 pm
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,
Alec
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:12 pm
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!!).
Dan
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:53 am
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