1994 Hilux Motor

[Olev]

Hi, I'm helping my cousin's daughter look for a second hand 2y motor for her 1994 hilux. She's quite a girl and does all her own repairs.

The 2y motors seem to be quite scarce. Does anyone know what other toyotas they were fitted to?

or can suggest another cheapish motor that would bolt in with minimum modifications.

Cheers,    Tom

[marks_2_sparks]

The townace van of same age range also had the y series engine. You could also look for a 3y which is the 2L version and should be a straight swap, I have not done much with these motors but if the other Toyota motors around that age are anything to go by a 3y would be a small bump in power and a straight swap

[Olev]

Thanks for that Marks_2.

do you know what vehicles had the 3y?

cheers

[marks_2_sparks]

Mostly the townace and hilux. Check Wikipedia for other applications, that's all I'm doing "Toyota 3y engine". There's a few low emission versions but not likely to be here in Australia. 

[Olev]

Thanks for that.

I've scoured just about every wrecker in south east Queensland without luck. They mostly say they haven't seen one for years.

If she wants to go ahead with it she might have to bite the bullet and do the old one up.

cheers

[campbeam]

Just had a look in Gumtree. This ad for engine reconditioning was recently posted so maybe an option if you are near Nerang.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-brisbane/toyota+3y+engine/k0l3005721r250?sort=rank

 

[marks_2_sparks]

I saw a few ebay listings for rebuilt ones or swap a motor for a rebuilt one. Might be a go if the budget fits. 

[Olev]

Thanks for that fellas, Her budget is pretty tight. She lives on a farm in central Queensland and is doing it pretty hard.

I drive up there from Brisbane fairly often and am prepared to help her out a bit. I'll keep my eyes open on gumtree and wait for something to come up now that I know what cars to look for. The reconditioned one is the smart way to go but dollar wise its necessary to do it in smaller bites. btw, will a 4y fit?

cheers