Hilux 4x4 Forum

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

Tinus, is dit 'n Gen2 of 3?

Ali3n het so onlangs deur syne geloop.....

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.

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

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!

My 2sent...

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.

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

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?

OOOOMS wrote:Tinus, is dit 'n Gen2 of 3?

Ali3n het so onlangs deur syne geloop.....

Sal seker die Gen2 wees. Gen3 is nie so gewild in SA nie maar kry hulle wel.

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;

'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!

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

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

chopper 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?

Please PM me your email address and I'll show you a copy of my quote