From 1982 until 1997, the 1.8-liter Toyota 2Y carbureted engine was manufactured in Japan and fitted to Hilux pickups and their various clones, as well as Hiace and Town Ace minibuses. This motor was modified with catalysts 2Y-J, 2Y-U, and a gas version 2Y-P.
The engines in the Y family are 1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 3Y-E, 3Y-EU, 4Y, and 4Y-E.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Hilux 5 (N80) in 1988 – 1995;
- Toyota Mark II Van X70 in 1984 – 1997;
- Toyota HiAce 3 (H50) in 1982 – 1989;
- Toyota TownAce 2 (R20) in 1982 – 1991;
- Volkswagen Taro 1 (7A) in 1989 – 1997.
Specifications
| Production years | 1982-1997 |
| Displacement, cc | 1812 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Power output, hp | 80 – 95 |
| Torque output, Nm | 140 – 155 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Features | OHV |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 0 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Mark II Van 1986) — city — highway — combined |
9.5 7.0 8.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 2Y engine
Setting up a complex carburetor design is the primary cause of the issues;
It contains numerous vacuum tubes that eventually become loose;
Additionally, these engines have their own fuel pump and original ignition system;
Cylinder head warping from overheating frequently happens when there is inadequate cooling;
The power unit can already use a lot of oil for waste over extended periods of time.