nomad

howdy folks;

new to the 2LT

Anyone on the board with knowledge on this 2LT?

sure to have questions galore

cheers thanks ya

AH64ID

whats a 2LT?? is it a diesel?

SpeedyManiac

Are you talking about the 22RET (22RE with a turbo)?

Elton

lol i think its the diesel

MLesch

try http://www.toyotadieselmadness.com/

95RunnerSR5

ugh why did toyota have to be stupid and not make any american diesels??

nomad

howdy folks;

thanks for the replies:

It is indeed a diesel - a turbo diesel indirect injected - 2.4 L
and it was avaliable for one year I believe in the U.S.

it was the second diesel available in pickups from 1980- 1986
first was the 2.0L non turbo diesel- dunno what the designation to the motor ( as th 2L or 2LT refrence to the 2.4 L diesel and turbo diesel)

hoping closer to to find some diesel / turbo diesel guys closer to home - Canada is so cold and so far away

Is where truck came from - I understand they were popular there

thanks y'all

AH64ID

I thought thats what it was... i would love to have a diesel in my rig....

got any specs on it?

nomad

howdy AH64ID:

i will have to skulk around for some - I have seen them but dont recall where off hand

pretty similar to the 22R in horsepower - a bit higher in torque

best part is where I am located - bioDiesel

you can find them - parts are a bit dicey - UK of all places has the most to offer yet the exchange rate is killer

peace

AH64ID

Looks to be decent, I wonder how it is for longevity.. i would really consider swaping one it this next spring.. probally the only engine swap i would consider.. my 22RE does all i need it to, but man the bottom end of a diesel would rule, and economy. I wouldnt be suprised if my tranny, cluctch etc bolted up... and the motor mounts were the same...

MMA_Alex

whats the mileage on that diesel?

nomad

MMA Alex

Howdy

i have heard ( depending on driving habits ) over 35 mpg highway

check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD0UVI99R8Q
enjoy

peace

MMA_Alex

yep, ive seen the top gear several times. 35 mpg highway is quite impressive. Im assuming thats the 2wd model that gets 35? still thats way better than the gas engine equivalent. I wonder if theres any of there engines around that can be swapped in to our trucks?

claybodie

The 2LT was sold in the US for one year???

slacker

iTrader: (1)

No .. 2LT's we NOT sold in the USA , only imported from CANADA ...

I currently have a customer with a "tuned" 2L 2WD running 50MPG


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nomad

say claybodie :

these 2LT's were available in USA ( very small markets - Texas area LA state /Oklahoma for 2 or 3 years 1984-86 Even heard of some available in Cali and Pacific NW - depending on who you ask that has knowledge - they were never popular and very rare in USA from dealer but yes they were available in micro quantities - the 2 L /2.4litre non turbo was available in USA 1984 replacing the prior diesel from 3rd generation pickup 's 2.2L non turbo diesel - owned one of these - was a very good truck - only 2wd drive - weak 5th gear - but best I ever got was maybe very low 30's highway - but usually 65-70 mph speeds - not terrible for the early 80's

you find a few 2LT's floating around on eBay - they were much more popular in Canada - but cancerous now - internal parts are hard to come by on this side of the pond - you are in central NY closer to a border - you may be able to get some needed parts outta Quebec - but very pricey - UK is a good place for gaskets at a decent price - Pacific NW is a good place to get your ip rebuilt as long as in rebuildable shape - otherwise if you need new may cost more than your purchase price

Mine xtra cab 2LT was purchased outta BC - but a seized engine - as mentioned on your other post - looking for a good shoppe around who can help me either bore the rather deep gouge outta no .4 or sleeve - already has oversized pistons so was rebuilt once before - any new to me small 4 cyl diesel I would complete teardown and rebuild - too many mid 80's stuff is dicey now reaching antique status

good luck

cheers: