lets try this again

Yep i am back at it. Recently a routine head gasket maintenance on my 3.slo yielded unwanted findings. Cylinder walls scored badly, and pitted pistons.
I am not satisfied i have done all my research to convert this truck to a diesel, the demise of my v6 is untimely.

The 1KD-FTV engine is my mill of choice with its improved mpg and power, however there have been more 1kz-te swaps in these 1stGen Runners then the preferred 1KD-FTV. I know the 1kd has much ore electronic, but i am ok with that.

so here are some questions i still have if you have any information on the below questions please speak up. I'd be interested in getting intouch with a knowledgeable Hino mechanic since they sell this engine in medium truck duty form, Hino Dyna 300(i think).

Have you any experience with installing a 1kd-ftv into an 86-95 Toyota 4Runner/Pickup? Pitfalls?
Parts, i have heard and read that my local Toyota dealer can get parts?
What should i pay for a halfcut?
Do i need the transmission? I have an r150 and want to stay manual, i read that the bell housing should work?
Does the ecu stand alone, or does it need a transmission ecu to operate, therefore i need a 5spd halfcut?
Are there vehicles that are preferred as a halfcut over others? Hiace, Hilux, Vigo, Prado, LandCruiser? Chassis numbers?
FSM for a 1kd-ftv or 1kz-te?
Oil pan and sump swapable to clear the steering linkage?

Some other info:
1KD-FTV 3.0L D-4D (2000-Present)
Models available:
Fortuner
Hilux KUN26 - 3.0cc TD D4D 1KDFTV Engine
Vigo
HiAce
Hilux Surf(4Runner)

Land Cruiser/Prado KDJ120, KZJ120
Tiger

1KD-FTV links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_KD_engine
http://www.sonirodban.com/vigo-d4d-engine.html
http://www.nannidiesel.com/index.php...emid=7&lang=enhttp://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1KZ-TE Engine Manual/hilux/info/manuals/1KZ-TE/index.html
http://www.toyotadiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10345
http://toyota.esealtd.com/toyota/hilux/index2.html
[img]http://toyota.esealtd.com/toyota/hilux/repair2/img/a111079e01.png[/img]
[img] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/86/Toyota_1KD-FTV_Engine_01.JPG/800px-Toyota_1KD-FTV_Engine_01.JPG[\img]


Thanks for looking, i'll be moving my progress with this swap to my build thread once i get it going.

 

uuuuuh...

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...w-pics-251234/

 

haha he musta been afraid I was gonna break a thread again he made two this time. lmao.

 

Yes, just incase. J/k I don't know how I did that. I'll have to delte this one if I can

Do not post in this thread!!!!!!!
Go here
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...w-pics-251234/

 

I can shut it down for ya if you want.

 

Please do

 

i just finish my 1KD-ftv in 94 Hilux

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WfMh...ature=youtu.be