Anyone own a 2.0ltr auto petrol Surf???

[cbv8]

Hi All,
I have just bought the above car a 1990 SSG LTD Auto does anyone own or got got any experience of this particular model any info very much appreciated

[TonyN]

Hi All,
I have just bought the above car a 1990 SSG LTD Auto does anyone own or got got any experience of this particular model any info very much appreciated

What motor is it?

1st gen 4runners like mine had a 3Y, pickups had a 3Y or a 18R, both 2.0l.

Both are a little gutless on the motorway, especially with oversize tyres, but are fine offroad, and actually quite economical and very reliable.

A $$$$ carb will probably be the biggest hassle, as parts arn't available. Also the timing chain can stretch and rattle, as the oiler can get blocked. But thats about it. Apparently, the 3Y is a popular fork truck motor, and good running engines are hard to find and cost lots.

[cbv8]

What motor is it?

1st gen 4runners like mine had a 3Y, pickups had a 3Y or a 18R, both 2.0l.

Both are a little gutless on the motorway, especially with oversize tyres, but are fine offroad, and actually quite economical and very reliable.

A $$$$ carb will probably be the biggest hassle, as parts arn't available. Also the timing chain can stretch and rattle, as the oiler can get blocked. But thats about it. Apparently, the 3Y is a popular fork truck motor, and good running engines are hard to find and cost lots.

Hi TonyN,
Think you have a twin who has a V8 anyway thanks for the info as i said i can't find any info on this particular model so any morsel of info is very welcome The car is still advertised in the Autotrader as a g reg 2.0 Surf i think it's a 2nd gen i am told it is pretty rare being an auto petrol they will be even rarer if i swap the lump for a V8 I am going to lpg it asap as i also have an underneath spare wheel replacement tank and all the other lpg bits in my garage so should be a economical motor indeedy when ive finished converting

[surfenstein]

What motor is it?

1st gen 4runners like mine had a 3Y, pickups had a 3Y or a 18R, both 2.0l.

Both are a little gutless on the motorway, especially with oversize tyres, but are fine offroad, and actually quite economical and very reliable.

A $$$$ carb will probably be the biggest hassle, as parts arn't available. Also the timing chain can stretch and rattle, as the oiler can get blocked. But thats about it. Apparently, the 3Y is a popular fork truck motor, and good running engines are hard to find and cost lots.

$$$$ in the carb yea i'll agree with that one,fingers crossed its running ok now.see you tuesday tony.

[Vagrant No2]

I think us 3 have all suffered the carb blues .

[surfenstein]

I think us 3 have all suffered the carb blues .

yep and hopefully that'll be the last of it too.

[cbv8]

yep and hopefully that'll be the last of it too.

Hold on a minute all this yap about carbs and dollars i'm sure this Surf i am buying is injection or am i talking out my nether region anyone got a pic of a carb 2.0 petrol engine???

[NiftyNev]

3Y should have an air cleaner like first pic and 3Y-E like the second pic.

Nev

[cbv8]

3Y should have an air cleaner like first pic and 3Y-E like the second pic.

Nev

Thanks Nev nice one it,s the one on the right= injection