>>2358899>>2358899Reliability very good. I have a KZN130 which is a JDM import with the
3.0l turbodiesel. Obviously, because it has a turbo, there's a whole
other system of factors in play and to take care of. The killer of the
1KZ-TE engine is overheating and blowing the head, so preventative
measures like aftermarket EGT/water temp gauges, lower thermostat
setpoint and relocation, viscous fan adjustment, and higher quality
radiator will ensure for a long life.
I previously had a Toyota Hilux LN106 which had the 2.8l naturally
aspirated diesel in it. Though the machine is african-bush certified
bulletproof, it was just too slow for the highways we have here in
america. Absolute dog of an engine, but entirely trustworthy.
Nonetheless, I miss it sometimes after selling it a year ago.
>pic related my KZN130 last year in colorado. It was pretty much bare bone stock at the time.
