hey thanks for the input. Seems your mate was right, mine died at 170ish kms. Buy talking to some local wreckers and people it seems the 2.8 is going to be the best way. Though it could turn expensive doing the conversion, finger crossed.
Thanks again

Hi guys. I have a 1988 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR with a 2.4 turbo deisel with about 170 on the clock. Recently the front pully off the crank shaft and the crank shaft itself had a disagreement and parted company. The front pully is cracked and needs replacing and the crank shaft itself has lost a little ...