TEARDOWN: 1978 Toyota 2T 1.6L OHV 8 Valve Engine

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Жыл бұрын

What will we find inside this 44-year-old TOYOTA engine?
The #Toyota 2T engine had a production run of just over 15 years - and left its mark on the World Rally Championships with its racing variants.
Its simplicity is possibly what has led to its reputation for reliability, and, 44 years later, here we are doing a #teardown on one that was said to have run when it was pulled out of the previous owner's car.
This #engine may have a surprise or two for us - let's find out.
P.S - Do you want me to restore it? Let me know in the comments section what we should do?
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*This channel is for entertainment purposes only! I am not a professional mechanic. The methods I use may be completely wrong and/or dangerous. Please do your own research and seek professional help with everything you attempt.*

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@tomwilkinson3336 Ай бұрын

Criminally underrated channel mate - loved watching this teardown

@GTArmstrong 25 күн бұрын

Tom, thank you! ...I hope to have more time soon so I can do a few more videos, and your comment has definitely added fuel to this desire - much appreciated!

@crislangcay2227 2 ай бұрын

I do love those little hemi engines, I both have the 2T and 3T variants on a lightweight toy jeep. Absolute fun to drive and easy to maintain.

@GTArmstrong 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@autonoma1234 Ай бұрын

Mi Daihatsu Charmant engine, congratulation.

@GTArmstrong 17 күн бұрын

👍🏻

@Patrick-jo9eb 3 ай бұрын

I use to have the same motor like that in my slant front Toyota Corolla,still have my knifed 1800 crank and a tr87 cam. Today still💪🏽🇿🇦good motors

@GTArmstrong 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Patrick!

@rakanisheu Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video, no drama or any nonsense. Just good content 👍 Love to see you clean it up and get it back in factory condition.

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your comments. I think I've found just the thing to mount this engine to as well...so I think I'm going to have to give it a good clean up!

@SyairaziSunarto 5 ай бұрын

agree

@keonidiacamos5265 4 ай бұрын

Ive been working in restoring my '77 Toyota Corolla with 2TC engine, so this is a treat to see! Recently had to have a friend do a tear down to replace my piston rings and replace bearings. Cant wait to see yours out back together! Do you have any plans for what you are going to do with the engine when it is done?

@GTArmstrong 4 ай бұрын

Very cool! I had my eye on an off-road roller which would have been perfect for this engine but it got snapped up - so I'm looking for something to put it into... Thanks for sharing!

@ardaaytekin Жыл бұрын

Wow, superb quality video and amazing content. It's gonna be fun watching this channel grow.

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Arda - it is encouraging to hear that! Thanks for watching and I look forward to our future interactions!

@ardaaytekin Жыл бұрын

@@GTArmstrong I will definitely be there :)

@ZXLNT 6 ай бұрын

I had a 71 KE20 with that engine, I think it was the bigport version. Took it out and transplanted into my 77 KE30. .30 overbore because of scored cylinder wall, Weber 32/36, Cannon Induction Systems camshaft, Clifford header and a T50 speed behind it. Ran very well, had soooooooo much fun with that car. Wish I still had it.

@GTArmstrong 6 ай бұрын

I’ve come to understand that they are incredibly versatile pieces of machinery, and it sounds like you had a great time with yours! Thanks for sharing!

@CarlosRodriguez-ld8zp Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video! Would love to see you put it back together.

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos! Yes, that’s the plan - circling back to it is taking a little longer than expected. Soon though.

@josequinones297 4 ай бұрын

Would love to see you finish this engine I've been learning a lot from this tear down great content.😎

@GTArmstrong 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jose - that is definitely the plan!

@alphakky 2 ай бұрын

Toyota developed the 4T engine that powered LeMans racers.

@GTArmstrong 25 күн бұрын

When considering how old this engine is and, outside of some obvious things, how good it still looks, it doesn't surprise me that it served as the beginnings of a development process that led to LeMans! Thanks for sharing!

@darcyhalligan922 Жыл бұрын

Very handy video thankyou for all the detail I’m just about to buy one of these motors for my corona! Would love to see the rebuild process and cleaning up of parts ect!

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

Hi Darcy - I'm really pleased this was helpful! ...as for cleanup and rebuild - yes, this seems to be the general consensus on and offline. Watch this space! All the best as you engine swap your Corona - share pics if you can!?

@nicojongeneel9734 8 ай бұрын

These old 2T engines were very good and able to put 500000 kms on it when taking care of normally 😊

@GTArmstrong 8 ай бұрын

This is where Toyota earned and embedded that incredible reputation for quality and realisability!

@lancasterj100 9 ай бұрын

Think your learning as you go buddy, but everyone has a first time.. Keep it up. 😊

@GTArmstrong 9 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I say at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end - it’s a learning journey 👍🏻👍🏻

@zulfiqareddyerwan2364 Жыл бұрын

love this teardown video bro!...looking foward to watch the rebuild video of this engine! (if you planning to rebuild it) -love from borneo Malaysia!

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

I appreciate hearing this and look forward to being able to do the rebuild…and there is an interesting project I’m hoping to snap up to out the engine in too… Thanks again 👊🏻

@hothotrecords 3 ай бұрын

Is this the same engine as the 2TC? I actually just picked up a 78 corolla and will like to rebuild the engine. Can't wait for the next video, I hope you can share the links of the parts and rebuild kit you use.

@GTArmstrong 25 күн бұрын

There are some small variations, especially if your car comes from California - here is a nice writeup of the differences: www.toymods.org.au/forums/threads/1139-T-2T-2T-B-2T-C-amp-2T-G-Specifications-amp-Diagrams

@alphakky 2 ай бұрын

I wonder what my engine is going to look like, it has 314,000 miles on it.

@GTArmstrong 2 ай бұрын

Wow!!

@ricardojesus647 8 ай бұрын

I have a Toyota Celica TA22 with that engine. Would like to see you rebuilt it to perfection!

@GTArmstrong 8 ай бұрын

It’s definitely in the works, Ricardo - stay tuned 👌🏻

@experiencenature4495 6 ай бұрын

The secondary barrel on the carburetor is not stuck, you have to open the primary barrel before the 2nd one can open.

@GTArmstrong 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! …fantastic insight 🙏🏻

@marcellearmstrong6469 Жыл бұрын

Marten Keuning would have been your biggest fan....

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

I would have loved doing this with him around!

@MONTYRAMONES Жыл бұрын

Come from Reddit, you should rebuild this engine, it's very reliable, my car it's a Daihatsu Charmant, and this is the engine, I made a refresh of it almost 2 years ago and it's working like a Swiss clock, an advice, check the camshaft housing, and the corresponding bearings, I found one loose in my engine but fortunately the new one fits perfectly and there was no issues when turning on, great video, I'll be waiting for an update

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

@@MONTYRAMONES - Lovely to hear, thank you for this! ...and yes, while browsing yesterday I may have found a project that needs this engine - which means the rebuild is on the way!

@nickmercado3556 Жыл бұрын

I just seen your video. tearing down the 1.6 And his Big Brother 1.8 are almost exactly the same I'm a Toyota lover I wanna know When you're putting That motor back together Those are the best motors ever built on the planet even diesels from tractor trailers can't compete with that motor I'll be waiting for that video of putting it back together or I'm gonna call cps Corolla Protection services Lol Over here in America where I live those motors are becoming extinct we need all of them that we can find So we can put them back to their glory

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick - I'm so impressed with what I saw inside - besides the obvious issues we found. It seems to be one pretty darn good engine and lives up to its reputation as being pretty close to bullet proof, if maintained well. The rebuild: Hopefully sooner rather than later...

@willievanzyl9420 Жыл бұрын

Next time remove the plugs 1st and squirt oil down the holes to lubricate the sleeves

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks Willie - yes, I didn’t really go into this with high hopes for the engine and was expecting just a regular tear down, but now, considering what the internals are looking like, a more cautious approach is much wiser. Thanks for watching and I look forward to more interactions with you.

@SpinnersoftheKaap Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the channel, hope you really take off 👌🏻 feel free to contact me about parts when you are ready to rebuild 🤘🏻 would make a awesome series to watch dude … Let’s go 1k subs! 🤞🏻

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thank you! I definitely will do - there is a great project it would fit into so I’m hoping to get hold of that and then get this in there! Looking forward to future interactions!

@jimmy94_ Жыл бұрын

wich is the best carburator for this Engine ? the single one like this or the dual vertical carbs

@GTArmstrong Жыл бұрын

That is a great question - let's hear what the community suggests.

@jimmy94_ Жыл бұрын

@@GTArmstrong i have this motor on my corolla. it runs really great with dual verticals . i got 1 single from my other engine and im thinking tu put this on

@ZXLNT 6 ай бұрын

Weber 32/36 DGEV/DGV will run well. Offenhauser used to make a dual port intake manifold if you can find one..