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2L-T TOYOTA Diesel 1990-2002

2L-T engine — LXH 2.4 diesel (2.4L)

2.4L · 90 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
TOYOTA
Displacement
2.4 L
Power
90 hp
Production years
1990-2002
Fuel type
Diesel

Vehicles with this engine

LXH

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code 2L-T
Capacity 2446 cc
Idle speed 700 rpm
Inlet 0.20 - 0.30 mm
Exhaust 0.40 - 0.50 mm
Normal 32 bar
Minimum 20 bar
Oil pressure 2.5 - 6.0/3000 bar/rpm
Idle speed 700 - 800 rpm
Normal 30.4 bar
Minimum 19.6 bar
Oil pressure 3.0 - 6.1/3000 bar/rpm
Idle speed 700 ± 50 rpm
Normal 31.38 bar
Minimum 19.61 bar
Differential limit between cylinders 4.9 bar
Oil pressure 0.29 / 650 - 750 2.94 - 5.39 / 3000 bar/rpm

Engine (diesel)

Injection pump (make and type) Denso VE
Number of cylinders 4
Injector firing order 1-3-4-2
Injection pump timing (static) 0.75 - 0.87 mm
Injector pressure 112 - 122 bar
Minimum 102 bar
Exhaust gas analysis (opacity) 66 %
Exhaust gas analysis 2.50 m-1
Max. no-load governed speed 4800 - 5000 rpm
Injection pump timing (static) 0.54 - 0.66 mm
Injector pressure 148 - 156 bar
Minimum 142 bar
Max. no-load governed speed 4700 - 4900 rpm
Oil temperature during test 80 °C
Min. no-load governed speed 5020 - 5280 rpm
Injector pressure 142 - 152 bar
Glow plug resistance 0.65 ohms
Exhaust gas analysis < 2.5 m-1

Cooling system

Thermostat opens at 82 °C
Cap pressure 0.74 - 1.03 bar
Thermostat opens at 86 - 90 °C

Electrical

Battery 70 Ah
Alternator 50 A
Battery 80 Ah
Alternator 80 A

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 5.7 l
Gearbox refill 3.0 l
Transfer box 2.1 l
Differential, 4WD front 2.0 l
Differential, 4WD rear 2.3 l
Cooling system 11.5 l
Engine sump, incl. filter 6.7 l
Transfer box 1.1 l
Differential, 4WD front 1.6 l
Differential, 4WD rear 2.2 l
Cooling system 8.2 l

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 40 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 80 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 118 Nm
Wheel nuts 158 Nm
Injector nozzle 70 Nm
Glow plugs 13 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 78 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 +90° °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 +90° °
Wheel nuts 103 Nm
Injector nozzle 64 Nm

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.