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1980s

Toyota 2E engine

 Toyota 2E engine Technical details

The Toyota 2E is a straight-4 petrol type engine first appeared in 1985, and was discontinued in 1999. 

History

The Toyota 2E engine is a straight-4 piston engine series, and uses timing belt rather than a chain. The E engines were the first multi-valve engines from Toyota designed with economy, practicality and everyday use in mind. The 2E is a 1.3 L SOHC version with three valves per cylinder using Nippon Denso type Starter motor, Alternator/Regulator, Ignition and Distributor. The power output ranged from 65 hp to 82 hp at 6000 rpm with 72 lb ft (98 NM) of torque at 3600 rpm to 77 lb ft (104 NM) of torque at 5200 rpm.

The 2E engines appeared in both carburetted using Aisan Type Fuel system. and fuel-injected versions with Firing order 1-3-4-2. The 2E-TE, appearing in 1986, was a turbocharged engine producing 101 hp (75 kW). A later version, the 2E-TELU produced 110 hp (82 kW). . Like many other Toyota engines from the era, the E engine series features a cast iron block, along with an aluminium cylinder head.

Applications:

  • AE92, AE111 Toyota Corolla (South Africa)
  • Toyota Corolla/Toyota Sprinter EE96, EE97, EE100
  • Toyota Starlet EP71, EP81, EP82 (2E-E,Si Version), EP90
  • Toyota Starlet EP76V Van (2E-LJ) - 73 PS (54 kW) at 6000 rpm, 10.3 kg·m (101 N·m) at 4000 rpm
  • Toyota Corsa
  • Toyota Conquest (South Africa)
  • Toyota Tazz (South Africa)
  • Toyota Tercel (Caribbean/South America)
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Toyota 2E engine (1985-1999)

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  • Toyota 2E engine Technical details and specifications (1985-1999)

    No. of cylinders 4/OHC
    Capacity 1295 cc
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Compression ratio 9,5:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
    Minimum octane rating 91 RON
    Fuel system Make Aisan Type 21100-11150
    Ignition coil Make Denso Type 90919
    Distributor Make Denso No. 11030
    Fuel system pressure 0,2-0,3 bar
    Compression pressure 10-13 bar
    Oil pressure 2,5-5,0 bar @ 3000 rpm
    Radiator cap pressure 0,75-1,05 bar
    Thermostat opens 80-84 °C
    Starter motor Make Denso Type 1,0 kW
    Maximum cranking amps 122-149 A
    Alternator/Regulator Make Nippon Denso Type 45A
    Regulated voltage 13,5-15,1V

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Service
  • Toyota 2E engine Maintenance and Service Guide (1985-1999)

    Distributor Contact breaker gap 0,45mm
    Distributor Dwell angle 46-58° (51-64%)
    Spark plugs Original equipment NGK Type BPR6EY-11
    Spark plugs Electrode gap 1,1 mm
    Spark plugs Tighten 18 Nm
    Spark plugs Make Bosch Type WR8DCX
    Spark plugs Make Champion Type RN9YCC4
    Valve clearance -INLET 0,20mm check hot
    Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0,20mm check hot
    Drive belt tension - alternator 5-6mm
    Engine oil grade - normal or moderate climate 10W/30 SAE or 10W/40 SAE
    Engine oil grade - cold climate 5W/30 SAE
    Engine oil grade - hot climate 20W/40 SAE
    Engine oil change with filter 3,2 litres
    Sump drain bolt tighten 25 Nm
    Cooling system 4,6 litres


    Cylinder head Tightening torques (Renew bolts No)
    Stage 1 Tighten 29 Nm
    Stage 2 Tighten 49 Nm
    Stage 3 Tighten 90°

    Gearbox 
    5-speed manual gearbox: C150, C152 (turbo model)
    Automatic transmission: A132
    Manual gearbox oil grade 75W-90W SAE
    Manual gearbox oil 2,4 litres
    Automatic transmission fluid Type Dexron II
    Automatic transmission fluid 2,2 litres
    Differential front/Auto 1,4 (AT) litres
    Differential oil grade - rear Dexron II

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