(Home) Toyota Liteace engine swap

Hi
I own a 2ltr turbo diesel lite ace automatic. The auto gearbox is faulty and the engine has blown the head. Can I replace with a uk engine and manual gearbox?
Can anyone let me know if I can do this or any uk alternative engine and gearboxes that will fit?
Thanks - (#1596) Joe Benson, 10 Dec 01

I don't know if the Space Cruiser power unit would go in, but the 2CT engine used in the Townie is also used in the Toyota Carina 2.0 Turbo Diesel, same engine code, as for the gearbox, you would have to check the gearbox code numbers, if yours is a 4x4 townie you might have more troubles. The engine code info is from the VEGE replacement engine manufacturers CD ROM that I have. HTH. Regards Rob. - (#1600) Rob drinkwater, 10 Dec 01

All 1c, 2c, and 3c engines interchange, but the ancilliaries differ (manifolds, mounyings, alternator etc. Gearbox-wise, toyota bellhousings interchange, so nearly any box can go onto any engine... - (#1603) david miller, 11 Dec 01

Joe, have you priced repairing the exsisting? A s/h head should only by £150 or so, the gearbox should rebuild for perhaps £400. What's wrong with the box anyway? - (#1604) david miller, 11 Dec 01