Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
I'm considering buying a 2nd-hand Hilux Surf (after my son hi-jacked the 1st one) with a shot motor; how/with what do I replace a "seized" KZ-TE engine in a Surf? Probably not with a replacement KZ-TE motor :wth:
Is it possible to access reliable, imported KZ engines? From where and at what price?
Any advice appreciated
Thank you
Is it possible to access reliable, imported KZ engines? From where and at what price?
Any advice appreciated
Thank you
Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Tinus, is dit 'n Gen2 of 3?
Ali3n het so onlangs deur syne geloop.....
Ali3n het so onlangs deur syne geloop.....
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Maybe a 2.7 3RZ 4 cylinder... or if budget allows a 4L V8 Lexus... if you want to stay diesel the KZ is probably the best option.
Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Mark,
Jy vra my vas :wth: (wat in elk geval nie moeilik is nie )
Ek weet (nog) nie - die wa is 'n moontlike koop afhangende vd enjin storie, ek het nou nog sooibrand danksy daai KZ trokkie van my se enjinprobleme
Jy vra my vas :wth: (wat in elk geval nie moeilik is nie )
Ek weet (nog) nie - die wa is 'n moontlike koop afhangende vd enjin storie, ek het nou nog sooibrand danksy daai KZ trokkie van my se enjinprobleme
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Ek sou se 'n goeie kondisie KZ is die antwoord. Die ding met KZ engines is hulle kannie soos petrol engines gery word en dan verras wees as hulle breek nie! Ek diens myne elke 5000km en cool down idle die engine as ons nasionale pad spoed gery het of gesleep het, en dit is alles die moeite werd! Dalk moet jy kyk of jy nie die Prado 1HZTE kan kry nie - ook 3 litre maar ander head met intercooler!
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
That Prado diesel is stronger than the KZ too. Or if you want to go petrol the 5VZ was a standard option in the Surf overseas.
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Stay away from imports, had a bad experience cos one never knows the true mileage and pretty soon it too will need to be worked on. Bought a "low mileage" 4A-GE for my TwinCam and in less than a year blew the top gasket
Hence I'm rather going to overhaul my KZ and I will know all parts are new
Hence I'm rather going to overhaul my KZ and I will know all parts are new
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Thank you for all the advice
Might go the overhaul/re-build way depending on the damage; what cost do you estimate Tumelo
Will consider the Prado engine option as well if it doesn't entail major mods?
Might go the overhaul/re-build way depending on the damage; what cost do you estimate Tumelo
Will consider the Prado engine option as well if it doesn't entail major mods?
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Sal seker die Gen2 wees. Gen3 is nie so gewild in SA nie maar kry hulle wel.OOOOMS wrote:Tinus, is dit 'n Gen2 of 3?
Ali3n het so onlangs deur syne geloop.....
Ek sal se as jy kan koop vir jouself n replacement KZ. Hulle kos +-R17500. Hier is n link na engine den. http://www.engineden.co.za/shop.html?pa ... gory_id=10" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
'n Pel het onglangs sy Kz laat oordoen, as ek reg onthou het dit hom R12k gekos.
Net gisteraand bel hy my en se die trokkie loop nou baie lekker!
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Buy a code 3 or code 4 D4D at a scrapyard for around 45k, the motor fits on your box, use what you need and sell the rest, if you buy right you can come out square
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Thank you all
Will consider all possible options - I like the D4D very much
My average cruising speed (nowadays) is between 95 and 105km/hr - it might even do to have the KZ engine repaired
Will consider all possible options - I like the D4D very much
My average cruising speed (nowadays) is between 95 and 105km/hr - it might even do to have the KZ engine repaired
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Re: Replacing kaput KZ-TE engine in Hilux Surf
Please PM me your email address and I'll show you a copy of my quotechopper wrote:Thank you for all the advice
Might go the overhaul/re-build way depending on the damage; what cost do you estimate Tumelo
Will consider the Prado engine option as well if it doesn't entail major mods?
Tumelo Maketekete
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1990 - Gli TwinCam 16v (ZuluBoy)