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hilux surf 1993

Postby Dr J » Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:24 pm

hi guys ive just been offered a 1993 hilux surf 2.4 turbo desiel and i was wanting some opinions of reliability etc as i know nothing about them. any info would be great

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Postby Bling » Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:49 pm

do a search mate, there was a discussion not that long ago as to which is the best model to go for.

EDIT(I must be fkn bored!):
viewtopic.php?t=58252&highlight=surf

thats found by using the search word Surf, wasn't too hard ;)
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Postby toyrota mota » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:44 pm

The 2.4L turbo diesel engine can be nothing but problems, major overheating problems because of a design fault in the head. Some of them can be ok, some can just crack heads etc constantly. If you are going to get it make sure you have a compression and leak down test done. Also I hear putting a larger/less restrictive exhaust on helps alot to stop it overheating, as the turbo model has the same exhaust as the non-turbo 8O
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