The L family first appeared in October 1977, it is a series of 4 cylinder diesel engines.

It
is the first diesel engine from Toyota to use a rubber timing belt in conjunction with a
SOHC head. Engines like 2L-II and 2L-T are still in production to the present day.[1]

Contents
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1L
2 2L
3 2L-II
4 2L-T
5 2L-TE
6 2L-THE
7 3L
8 5L
9 5L-E
10 See also

11 References

[edit] L
The L is the first L engine produced (Toyota just call it L engine, not 1L). 2.2L
(2188cc), 4 cylinder diesel engine. Output is 62 hp (46.2 kW) at 4200 rpm and 93 ftlbf
(126 Nm).

[edit] 2L
The 2L is a 2.4 L (2446 cc) 4 cylinder diesel engine. Bore is 92 mm and stroke is
92 mm, with a compression ratio of 22.3:1. Output is 72 hp (53.6 kW) at 4000 RPM
with 115 ftlb (155.9 Nm) of torque at 2200 RPM.
Used in Toyota Hiace, Toyota Hilux Toyota Dyna and the diesel variants of the Toyota
Revo.

[edit] 2L-II
The latest version of 2L, it is the upgrade version of 2L. Bore and stroke remains the
same. The most significant change is camshaft lift valve directly via tappet not rocker
arm as in 2L. The valve clearance is adjusted using shim. Later L engine 3L and 5L also
use this valve operation system. Maximum output is 83 hp (61.9 kW) at 4000 rpm and
maximum torque is 17.0 kg.m at 2400 rpm.
Used in Toyota Hiace and Toyota Hilux

[edit] 2L-T

The 2L-T is a 2.4 L (2446 cc) turbo version of the 2L still being produced since 1985.
The bore and stroke are the same but the 2L-T has a compression ratio of 20:1. Output
is 86 hp (64.1 kW) at 4000 RPM with 139 ftlb (188.4 Nm) of torque at 2200 RPM.
Used in Toyota Hilux Toyota Cresta Super Custom

[edit] 2L-TE
Developed as a new version of 2L-T, the 2L-TE features a new development used in
Diesel engines at that time, the EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) system. Although Toyota
used this fuel injection system in gasoline engines years before, this is among the first
Diesel engines to adopt such a system. Although the basic construction is similar to a
modern gasoline injector, the EFI system in 2L-TE utilize considerably higher injection
pressures. The EFI system meter fuel with great precision and succeeded in increasing
the engine's efficiency. Like the 2L-T , it is 2.4L (2446cc) and it is a SOHC (Single
Overhead Cam) engine, having 8 valves. It also comes with a Turbo charger. The bore is
92 mm and stroke is also 92 mm. Due to the EFI system, the 2L-TE is stronger than
2L-T, having maximum output of 97HP (72.3kW) at 3800 RPM and maximum torque
is 24.54 kg.m (240.3 Nm) at 2400 RPM. Redline of this engine is at 4800 RPM.
Compression ratio is 21.0 : 1, slightly higher than 2L-T. 2L-TE was replaced by the
KZ engine in the year 1993.
This engine was used in the Hilux and Land Cruiser Prado

[edit] 2L-THE
High Pressure Charged version of 2L-TE, the fuel is injected with a high pressure
system, High Pressure Charging. Bore and stroke remains the same, 92 mm on both.
Maximum output was 94 hp (69 kW) at 4000 rpm and maximum torque was 20.5 kg.m
(201.0 Nm). Compression ratio remains the same, 21.0 : 1. Comes with a Turbo
charger and used the EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) system as well.
This engine was used in 7th generation Toyota Crown (LS120/120G/120W) and 8th
generation Toyota Crown (LS130/130G/130W)

[edit] 3L
The 3L is a 2.8 L (2779 cc) 4 cylinder diesel engine. Bore is 96 mm and stroke is
96 mm, with a compression ratio of 22.2:1. Output is 89.8 hp (67 kW) at 4000 RPM
with 134.9 ftlb (183 Nm) of torque at 2400 RPM.

[edit] 5L
The 5L-E is a 3.0 L (2986 cc) 4 cylinder diesel engine. Bore is 99.5 mm and stroke is
96 mm, with a compression ratio of 22.2:1. Output is 89.8 hp (67 kW) at 4000 RPM
with 191 Nm of torque at 2400 RPM.

[edit] 5L-E

The 5L-E is a 3.0 L (2986 cc) EFI version of the 5L engine. It is the latest member of
the L family. It has a bore of 99.5 mm and stroke of 96 mm, with a compression ratio of
22.2:1. Output is 96.5 hp (72 kW) at 4000 RPM with 141.6 ftlb (192 Nm) of torque at
2400 RPM.

[edit] See also

List of Toyota engines

[edit] References
1. ^ Toyota L Engine (diesel) Repair Manual. Toyota Motor Sales Co.. 1982.