Buying a Surf

[ice4x4]

My brother is looking at buying a 1989 Hilux Surf. Can any of you toyota boys give some advice on what to look for i.e common problems etc...

Many Thanks.

[bruntonjm]

Hi, rust in bottom of doors, and on firewall and the rear quarter panals.
Rear window on tailgate plays up, but easially maintained with a new console switch and some silicon.

[tweake]

what engine?

the 2.4 turbo diesel is well known for cracking heads and dual mass clutch is not a cheap fix. thats assuming they haven't been replaced already.

[ice4x4]

its a 2.5 TD

[tweake]

its a 2.5 TD

either you mean 2.4 or its had an engine swap and you will need to find out the engine model number.

[ice4x4]

its a 2.5 TD

either you mean 2.4 or its had an engine swap and you will need to find out the engine model number.

You are right (Bloody Land Rover Fools )

Its a 2446cc turbo diesel motor

[tweake]

as before heads and clutch are the two big $$$$ things to look out for motor wise. at least it won't be EFI. makes it easier to do a 2.8 or 3.0 conversion.

also check out radiator, they do not handle overheating.

[ice4x4]

as before heads and clutch are the two big $$$$ things to look out for motor wise. at least it won't be EFI. makes it easier to do a 2.8 or 3.0 conversion.

also check out radiator, they do not handle overheating.

Thanks for the advice