From 1982 until 2004, the company’s factories assembled the 2.4-liter Toyota 2L diesel engine, which was installed in numerous well-known models at the time, including the Hiace, Hilux, Crown, and Mark II. Conventional pushers took the place of the rocker arms when the motor was modernized in 1988.
The company produced the Toyota 2L-T from 1984 until 2001. Conventional pushers replaced the rocker arms on it during the 1988 modernization.
From 1989 until 2001, the company assembled Toyota 2L-TE turbo diesel engines. The presence of an electronically controlled Denso injection pump set the 2LTE unit apart from the comparable 2LT.
From 1988 to 1999, the company assembled the Toyota 2L-THE and installed it exclusively on the Crown model; these units are frequently found on taxis.
- The 2L engine was installed on: 4Runner 1 (N60), Blizzard 2 (LD20), Chaser 3 (X70), Chaser 4 (X80), Cresta 2 (X70), Cresta 3 (X80), Crown 7 (S120), Crown 8 (S130), HiAce 3 (H50), HiAce 4 (H100), Hilux Surf N60, Hilux 4 (N50), Hilux 5 (N80), Hilux 6 (N140), Kijang 3 (F40), Kijang 4 (F60), Land Cruiser 70 (J70), Mark II 4 (X60), Mark II 5 (X70), Mark II 6 (X80).
- The 2L-T engine was installed on: 4Runner 1 (N60), Blizzard 2 (LD20), Cresta 2 (X70), Cresta 3 (X80), Crown 7 (S120), Crown 8 (S130), Hilux Surf N60, Hilux Surf N120, Hilux 4 (N50), Hilux 5 (N80), Hilux 6 (N140), Land Cruiser 70 (J70), Mark II 5 (X70), Mark II 6 (X80).
- The 2L-TE engine was installed on: Cresta 4 (X90), Cresta 5 (X100), Crown 8 (S130), Crown 9 (S140), Crown 10 (S150), HiAce 4 (H100), Hilux 5 (N80), Hilux 6 (N140), Hilux Surf N120, LC Prado J70, Mark II 7 (X90), Mark II 8 (X100).
- The 2L-THE engine was installed on: Crown 8 (S130), Crown 9 (S140).
Specifications
| Production years | 1982-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 2446 |
| Fuel system | prechamber |
| Power output, hp | 75 – 85 (2L 1 gen.) 89 (2L 2 gen.) 85 – 90 (2L-T 1 gen.) 94 (2L-T 2 gen.) 97 (2L-TE) 100 (2L-THE) |
| Torque output, Nm | 155 – 165 (2L 1 gen.) 167 (2L 2 gen.) 188 (2L-T 1 gen.) 216 (2L-T 2 gen.) 220 – 240 (2L-TE) 221 (2L-THE) |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 92 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92 |
| Compression ratio | 22.3 (2L) 20.0 (2L-T) 21.0 (2L-TE, 2L-THE) |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no (2L) CT20 (2L-T, 2L-TE) yes (2L-THE) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.5 (2L 1 gen.) 6.1 (2L 2 gen.) 7.1 (2L-T 1 gen.) 6.8 (2L-T 2 gen.) 6.7 (2L-TE) 5.8 (2L-THE) |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 0 (2L 1 gen.) EURO 1 (2L 2 gen.) EURO 0 (2L-T 1 gen.) EURO 1 (2L-T 2 gen.) EURO 1/2 (2L-TE) EURO 2 (2L-THE) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Hiace 1985) — city — highway — combined |
10.2 7.7 8.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~260 000 |
| Weight, kg | 230 (2L) 250 (2L-T, 2L-TE, 2L-THE) |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 2L engine
These diesel engines frequently overheat because of an ineffective cooling system;
High temperatures cause the head to lead in them, the seals to crack, and leaks to occur;
Here, a small resource also sets the turbine, fuel injectors, and water pump apart;
The camshaft bursts in addition to the valves bending when the engine’s timing belt breaks;
There are no hydraulic lifters, and valve clearances must be changed on a regular basis.