From 1986 to 1992, the company produced the 1.3-liter Toyota 2E-E injection engine, which was used in the rear of the P70 and P80 as well as the sixth generation Corolla and Sprinter. This power unit’s modification with a catalyst in the exhaust has its own index, 2E-ELU.
The engines in the E 1.3 L family are 2E, 2E-E, 2E-TE, 4E-FE, and 4E-FTE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Corolla 6 (E90) in 1987 – 1992;
- Toyota Sprinter 6 (E90) in 1987 – 1991;
- Toyota Starlet 3 (P70) in 1986 – 1989; Starlet 4 (P80) in 1989 – 1992.
Specifications
| Production years | 1986-1992 |
| Displacement, cc | 1295 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 75 – 85 |
| Torque output, Nm | 95 – 105 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77.4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Starlet 1990) — city — highway — combined |
7.3 5.1 6.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 100 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 2E-E engine
Above all, the engines in this series are prone to overheating, and the cylinder head gasket frequently cracks;
The valves may bend if the belt breaks, and the block’s head is typically ground multiple times;
Additionally, ignition system malfunctions cause a lot of issues for the owners; on long runs, piston rings frequently lie and the oil burn starts;
This place lacks hydraulic lifters, and you must check the valve clearances every 50,000 kilometers.