Upgrade 2.7Petrol to 3.0TD

[ctraeholt]

Hi folks,

was wondering if any of you have had experience with changing engine from 2.7Petrol to 3.0TD? I have a 3rd Gen Surf from 1999. Is this possible, or are there any issues that I need to pay special attention to?

cheers
carl

[lclascaris]

2.7 petrols are quite rare in this country, There has been some discussions on an Amercan web site about converting to diesel, as of course most of the 3rd 4Runners there are petrol.

http://yotatech.com/

I hope this helps, you will need to do a search as there is loads of info there.

[TonyN]

You'd need get hold of a 3.0TD 3rd gen, then you'll have all parts you need, just a case of swapping things over. Wiring looms, ECU, fuel lines, exhaust, etc are all needed.

[The Lovely Boyo]

Have a look at this article for an idea of whats required

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/enginetrans.htm

you need to be pretty handy with a spanner!

[plumb bob]

Would it not be better to sell he one you have and improt a diesel??

[ctraeholt]

Thanks for the info..

Hi folks,
thanks for the help. I will look into it.
The reason for not importing a new car is that it is difficult to get an import permit in this country (Malaysia). It is easy to get a new engine.
cheers
carl

[BENNY]

Why u want to change 2.7L
I have it in my 3rd gene its very good but u need to make sure evrything is in good order to get good fuel economy
eg filter, plugs, quality oil, tire pressures etc unless u tell me that petrol price in u country is very high compared with diesel.

Thx