Used OEM long-blocks, rebuilt assemblies and new aftermarket short-blocks for Hilux 2.8/2.4 GD-6, Fortuner, Corolla, Etios, Prado, Land Cruiser, Quantum and Hi-Ace. 1GD-FTV, 2GD-FTV, 2KD-FTV, 1KD-FTV, 2ZR-FE, 1NR-FE, 3RZ-FE and 1HD-FTE on request.
Gemini Parts (JHB) for new aftermarket · Caryota Spare (CPT) for used OEM · nationwide crated delivery.
Block, crank, pistons, cylinder head and valvetrain — ready to bolt in your ancillaries. Short-blocks also available on request.
Low-km Japanese-import donors for 2KD, 1KD, 2GD, 1GD, 2ZR and 1NR.
Warranty terms are set by each supplier and vary by unit. Ask about the warranty on your engine before you buy.
Indicative pricing by engine code. Send us your VIN for an exact quote.
Part No: 19000-11180
Engine: 1GD-FTV
Complete 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel long-block. Most sought-after Toyota engine in SA — low-km imports and rebuilt units both available.
Part No: 19000-11170
Engine: 2GD-FTV
Entry-level GD-6 diesel. Same architecture as the 1GD with a smaller bore. Common choice for workhorse Hilux/Fortuner rebuilds.
Part No: 19000-30060
Engine: 2KD-FTV
SA's most common used Toyota diesel. Huge import stock from Japan and plenty of local donor vehicles keep pricing accessible.
Part No: 19000-30070
Engine: 1KD-FTV
Torquey 3.0 D-4D long-block. Injector seat cracking is a known failure point — used units and rebuilt assemblies can both be requested.
Part No: 19000-75480
Engine: 3RZ-FE
Iron-block 4-cylinder petrol. Bulletproof taxi workhorse — regularly runs beyond 400,000 km with basic maintenance.
Part No: 19000-37340
Engine: 2ZR-FE
Aluminium-block dual VVT-i petrol. Popular low-cost swap for Corolla and Auris owners after timing-chain or head-gasket failure.
Part No: 19000-47180
Engine: 1NR-FE / 2NR-FE
Small-capacity dual VVT-i petrol. Cheapest complete Toyota engine swap on the SA market — big demand from Etios and Yaris owners.
Engine: 1HD-FTE / 1HD-T
Legendary 4.2-litre straight-six diesel. Scarcity drives premium pricing — overland builders import specifically for this unit.
Indicative pricing by model and engine code. Actual quotes depend on donor km, condition, and whether you need a used long-block, rebuilt assembly, or new aftermarket short-block.
| Model | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Hilux/Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 (1GD-FTV) | R85,000 – R135,000 |
| Hilux/Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 (2GD-FTV) | R70,000 – R110,000 |
| Hilux/Fortuner 2.5 D-4D (2KD) | R35,000 – R65,000 |
| Hilux/Prado 3.0 D-4D (1KD) | R45,000 – R80,000 |
| Corolla/Auris 1.8 (2ZR-FE) | R18,000 – R32,000 |
| Etios/Yaris 1.5 (1NR/2NR) | R14,000 – R26,000 |
| Quantum/Hi-Ace 2.7 (3RZ-FE) | R22,000 – R40,000 |
| Land Cruiser 100/105 (1HD-FTE) | R75,000 – R130,000 |
From small-capacity petrols to heavy-duty turbo-diesels, we cover SA's most-demanded Toyota engine families.
1NR-FE (1.5), 2ZR-FE (1.8), 3RZ-FE (2.7 VVTi). Corolla, Etios, Yaris, Auris, Hilux petrol and Quantum petrol long-blocks.
2KD-FTV (2.5) and 1KD-FTV (3.0). Older Hilux, Fortuner, Prado and Quantum.
1GD-FTV (2.8) and 2GD-FTV (2.4). Current-generation Hilux and Fortuner. Updated-revision heads available on request.
1HD-FTE and 1HD-T 4.2 straight-six diesels for Land Cruiser 80/100/105. Specialist import — longer lead times.
Select your Toyota model below to browse engine parts including complete engines, cylinder heads, pistons, and related components.
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Complete engines are crated and shipped to all 9 provinces — Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, Northern Cape, North West. Dispatch is from Johannesburg (Gemini Parts) or Cape Town (Caryota Spare). Engines ship on wooden pallets — offloading typically requires a forklift or a 4-person lift team.
A complete engine swap is the most involved repair a Toyota will ever have — and usually the right call when catastrophic internal damage has occurred. Thrown rods, scored cylinder walls, snapped crankshafts, and seized pistons from oil starvation or coolant loss all point to a long-block replacement rather than a piecemeal rebuild. Before committing, rule out simpler failures: a cracked head gasket, a blown turbo, or a scored bore from injector-seat failure can sometimes be rectified without pulling the whole motor. If the issue is isolated to the top-end, it's often worth pricing a rebuild with a fresh cylinder head first and saving the cost of a full engine.
South African demand concentrates around a handful of engine codes. The 2KD-FTV (2.5 D-4D) and 1KD-FTV (3.0 D-4D) power the 2005-2015 Hilux, Fortuner and Prado — and because these vehicles are still on the road in huge numbers, donor supply is excellent and prices stay competitive. The 1GD-FTV (2.8 GD-6) and 2GD-FTV (2.4 GD-6) are the current-generation replacements, with the 1GD in particular commanding premium prices when a low-km Japanese import is available. On the petrol side, the 2ZR-FE 1.8 dual VVT-i powers the Corolla and Auris, while the 1NR-FE 1.5 sits in Etios, Yaris and Corolla Quest variants. The 2.7 VVTi 3RZ-FE iron-block remains the taxi industry's favourite.
Used OEM long-blocks from Caryota Spare (Cape Town) come from donor vehicles. This is usually the best value for vehicles with book value under R300k. Rebuilt engines are stripped, machined, and reassembled with new piston rings, bearings, gaskets and a reconditioned head — useful when the donor market is tight for a specific engine code. New aftermarket short-blocks are the cleanest option if you want zero unknowns, though they cost roughly 25-40% more than a comparable used unit.
A long-block doesn't arrive with ancillaries. If you're replacing a diesel engine that failed because of turbo-induced oil contamination, budget to replace the turbo unit at the same time — a used turbo on a fresh engine is a common source of warranty claims. For high-mileage 4x4s, it's worth pricing a matching automatic transmission and refreshing the crown-and-pinion set while the driveline is apart. Hilux, Fortuner and Prado 4x4 owners should also ask about a shift-on-the-fly unit if theirs is showing age — doing all four big-ticket items in one shop visit saves significant labour. When you request an engine quote, include the vehicle history so the supplier can suggest which adjacent parts are worth doing concurrently.
Used complete Toyota engines start from around R14,000 for a small 1NR-FE 1.5 petrol (Etios/Yaris) and go up to R135,000 for a 2.8 GD-6 (1GD-FTV) long-block. The popular 2.5 D-4D (2KD) sits in the R35,000 – R65,000 range, while the 3.0 D-4D (1KD) runs R45,000 – R80,000. New-aftermarket short-blocks and rebuilt-to-OEM assemblies typically add 20-40% over used pricing.
A quality used OEM engine from a low-km donor (often a Japanese import with 60-100k km) is usually the best value for older vehicles — you get genuine Toyota metal at 40-60% of rebuild cost. A professional rebuild is the right call if you need a specific engine code that's scarce used, or if your current block is still good but the head and internals need refreshing. A new aftermarket short-block makes sense when the budget allows and you want zero unknowns.
Warranty terms are set by the supplier and vary by unit — ask the supplier about the warranty on your engine before you buy.
Both can be requested. A "long-block" includes the block, crankshaft, pistons, head, camshafts, and valvetrain — but excludes ancillaries (turbo, alternator, starter, injectors, intake, exhaust manifolds). A "short-block" is just the block, crank, and pistons. A "complete drop-in" includes ancillaries from the donor. Tell us at quote time which configuration suits your workshop — most DIY swaps buy a long-block and transfer existing ancillaries.
Dispatch is from Johannesburg (Gemini Parts) or Cape Town (Caryota Spare) once payment clears. Courier transit to Durban, PE, Bloemfontein and Polokwane is 2-3 working days. Smaller centres (Nelspruit, Kimberley, East London) add 1-2 days. Engines ship on a wooden crate — offloading requires a forklift or 4 people.
For most vehicles over 200,000 km, a used OEM replacement from a 60-100k km donor works out cheaper and faster than a full rebuild. A professional rebuild (machine work, new piston rings, main and big-end bearings, head recon, timing kit, gaskets, labour) typically runs R45,000 – R90,000 for a 2.5/3.0 D-4D — while a quality used replacement is often R35,000 – R80,000. Rebuild only when the donor supply is tight or your existing block is known-good.
Send us your Toyota model, year, engine code and current kilometres. Our suppliers will quote used OEM, rebuilt, and new aftermarket options with nationwide crated delivery.
