Late model surfs, Any good?

[subedoo]

Has anyone had any experience with later model surfs, 1998-2000 model 3 lt turbo diesels? I know the earlier 2.4s were gutless and had over heating problems, have there been any similar probs in this model?

Thanks for any help

[rollaholic]

2.4 and the 3.0 are completely different engines, 1kz-te is one of toyotas finest creations imho.

[Boosted_162]

2.4 and the 3.0 are completely different engines, 1kz-te is one of toyotas finest creations imho.

Remember theres 2 3L diesel engines, one is turbo (1KZ-TE) and other isnt (5L-E i think). Not sure which ones the surf has, but both are good engines.

[Mr Revhead]

surf had the 1kz 3 litre turbo diesel
the kzn185s appear to be better than the earlier kzn130s

[subedoo]

Thanks guys, do they have issues with cracked heads?

[Mr Revhead]

yes can do

[rollaholic]

2.4 and the 3.0 are completely different engines, 1kz-te is one of toyotas finest creations imho.

Remember theres 2 3L diesel engines, one is turbo (1KZ-TE) and other isnt (5L-E i think). Not sure which ones the surf has, but both are good engines.

yeah he specifically noted it was turbo though

[D-T]

olds have a 94 3L TD, has been a mint hilux, no issues, had the steering columny thing fixed up courtesy of toyota recently with whatever happened.
although its a 94 though

not sure which engine its got in it (model wise) but its the 3L Turbo Diesel version, tuff tuff.

[subedoo]

Thanks for your help fullas. Definetly going for the intercooled turbo option if we go ahead.

[rollaholic]

you wont be disappointed, great wagons i reckon - would defintely be my first choice if i was in the market.