Hilux 4x4 Forum

Hello all,

Does anybody know what is a suitable or recommended engine for the FJ62 (1989 model) Land Cruiser? It came originally with a 2H diesel engine. But it is now lost a lot of its power after 2 rebuilds. Plus has now over 250,000 miles on it.

Current setup is
Engine 2H, Cylinders 6 in line, Fuel diesel, Volume (cm3) 3980
Power (kW (bhp)) 76 (102)
Torque, max. (Nm @ rpm) 241 @ 18003
Gear box H55F 5 speed

Would like to put in an engine which has better fuel economy and similar power. Any suggestions?

My 1989 fj62 has a factory fitted 3F, non electronic, beautiful engine! The 60's were also fitted with the legendary 2F motor. 250 000 miles is not much for a 2H........
3F is the most economical of the 3 original standard factory fitted motors fitted to the 60's series Land Cruisers. There was also of course the electronic 3F motor fitted to some markets which was the 3FE.

On the LCCSA Adolf Huester put a 4.5efi into his 62.he has a thread detailing the swap.

Not really economic, but way more vooma

1hd-t, go and have a look on Youtube. But not an aftermarket turbo buggerup, an original import engine that was designed for the turbo. Thosr things pull like a train!!!! The local Toyota dealer did a FJ75 a while back and I got a spin in the result, BRILLIANT! The guy now tows a big trailer happily at 120/140kmh...... Where with a normal 1hd you are lucky if you reach 80kmh.

Thanks people for your input. 1HD-T seems like a good option and will probably be available here in Pakistan. Do you think the 1KD-FTV would be a good replacement?

Currently have a 120 series Prado which runs really well and gives great fuel mileage. Would a FJ 62 suit a 1KD-FTV?

1KD-FTV replacement only possible with the full OEM wiring loom, instrument cluster, ecu and key/barrel. The big thing a lot of people miss on a rebuild is the diesel pump. If it doesn't work well it won't matter what you did with the internals. Its the single most important bit on a old diesel engine.

Hi Faraz , a freind of mine has got a Cruiser with the 2H motor. 1.6 million km's on the clock +- 1 million miles , engine never been opened , two rear diff replacements and a gearbox rebuild and a radiator replacement. Other wise still going strong. It is retired at this stage. Only go out to get some fire wood , does not get off loaded and gets filled when empty. I think there are lots of them out there in the same condition , and still going.

Throw a 1UZ in there... It goes well...

Agree with Hangover

Stuart Baak wrote: ↑Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:47 am On the LCCSA Adolf Huester put a 4.5efi into his 62.he has a thread detailing the swap.

What is engine code for this 4.5 litre?

1FZ-fe (straight six)