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Posted: 9/14/2023 2:05:39 PM EDT
I bought my dream truck last year, a 92 Toyota Hilux diesel.  Imported from France.  After 4 months, the motor blew, throwing a rod through the oil pan.

A week ago, I finished dropping in a 3L to replace the 2L-ii that blew out.  She runs again!  Need to do some hydraulic clutch adjustment still, and replace the carrier bearing before I can actually drive around.

That's all.  I'm just really happy right now, especially since persevering through long, expensive projects isn't my strong suit.

Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:07:54 PM EDT
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Fuck yeah!
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:09:08 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:09:46 PM EDT
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Keep it away from Cody and Clarkson.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:12:28 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Slingblade2006:
Keep it away from Cody and Clarkson.
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I killed mine faster.  Truth is, I wouldn't sell one to them for triple the market price, I love em.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:17:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By withoutremorse42:


I killed mine faster.  Truth is, I wouldn't sell one to them for triple the market price, I love em.
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Originally Posted By Slingblade2006:
Keep it away from Cody and Clarkson.


I killed mine faster.  Truth is, I wouldn't sell one to them for triple the market price, I love em.

Your truck looks awesome.  Was sourcing the 3l difficult?
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:19:45 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:23:00 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Slingblade2006:

Your truck looks awesome.  Was sourcing the 3l difficult?
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Kind of, but didn't have to be.

I imported a 2L from canada, only to find that some very early 2L's have different block shapes than every other 2L/3L/5L.  

Ended up selling it at a loss and making payments on a 3L imported by Northwest Toys here in Oregon.

Had to repair the damaged oil pan, put in new clutch, pilot bearing, throwout bearing, water pump, and timing belt.  Got to reuse a lot of parts from the 2Lii.

Most of my gauges are now dead, and a few other minor issues, but I can at least idle the motor and smoke a cigar now!  Carrier bearing should be here in a couple days.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 2:24:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By withoutremorse42:


Kind of, but didn't have to be.

I imported a 2L from canada, only to find that some very early 2L's have different block shapes than every other 2L/3L/5L.  

Ended up selling it at a loss and making payments on a 3L imported by Northwest Toys here in Oregon.

Had to repair the damaged oil pan, put in new clutch, pilot bearing, throwout bearing, water pump, and timing belt.  Got to reuse a lot of parts from the 2Lii.

Most of my gauges are now dead, and a few other minor issues, but I can at least idle the motor and smoke a cigar now!  Carrier bearing should be here in a couple days.
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Originally Posted By withoutremorse42:
Originally Posted By Slingblade2006:

Your truck looks awesome.  Was sourcing the 3l difficult?


Kind of, but didn't have to be.

I imported a 2L from canada, only to find that some very early 2L's have different block shapes than every other 2L/3L/5L.  

Ended up selling it at a loss and making payments on a 3L imported by Northwest Toys here in Oregon.

Had to repair the damaged oil pan, put in new clutch, pilot bearing, throwout bearing, water pump, and timing belt.  Got to reuse a lot of parts from the 2Lii.

Most of my gauges are now dead, and a few other minor issues, but I can at least idle the motor and smoke a cigar now!  Carrier bearing should be here in a couple days.

Awesome, cheers!
Link Posted: 9/15/2023 4:28:17 PM EDT
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Yessss. How much did it cost you to get it here, including the cost of the truck ..if you don’t mind answering.
Link Posted: 9/17/2023 8:01:54 AM EDT
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Sweet truck. Glad it’s running again.
Link Posted: 1/13/2024 2:31:47 PM EDT
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Yessss. How much did it cost you to get it here, including the cost of the truck ..if you don’t mind answering.
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I don't mind at all

Truck was $18K after it hit the dealer in S Carolina and they put some work into it

New motor was $6K, should have been less but I didn't know where to shop around
Link Posted: 1/16/2024 3:08:32 PM EDT
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That’s not terrible.

Post more pics.
Link Posted: 1/17/2024 10:26:52 AM EDT
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Very neat. Too bad they are so expensive.

Can you buy parts at the local auto parts stores?
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