New aftermarket and used OEM turbos for Hilux 2.8 GD-6, Fortuner, Prado, Land Cruiser, Quantum and Hi-Ace. CT16V, CT20, VB31, CT26 units on request.
Gemini Parts (JHB) for new aftermarket · Caryota Spare (CPT) for used OEM · nationwide courier delivery.
Variable-nozzle (CT16V, VB31, CT16) for GD-6 & D-4D, plus fixed-geometry (CT20) for older 2KD units.
17201-11070, 17201-0L040, 17201-30150 and more. Supply us with your number for an exact match.
Warranty terms are set by each supplier and vary by unit. Ask about the warranty on your turbo before you buy.
Indicative pricing. Contact us with your VIN for an exact quote.
Part No: 17201-11070
Engine: 1GD-FTV
Variable-nozzle turbo for the 1GD-FTV 2.8 diesel. Common failure on high-mileage units due to VNT vane sticking.
Part No: 17201-11080
Engine: 2GD-FTV
Variable-geometry turbo for the 2GD-FTV 2.4 diesel. Rebuilt units commonly available.
Part No: 17201-0L040
Engine: 2KD-FTV
Fixed-geometry turbo for the legendary 2KD-FTV engine. Huge SA market — plenty of new aftermarket and used options.
Part No: 17201-0L070
Engine: 1KD-FTV
Variable-nozzle turbo for the 1KD-FTV 3.0 diesel. Known for VNT actuator failures around 200,000 km.
Part No: 17201-30150
Engine: 1KD-FTV
Mitsubishi/IHI-made VNT turbo for later 1KD-FTV engines with updated electronic actuator.
Part No: 17201-17010
Engine: 1HD-T / 1HD-FTE
Heavy-duty turbo for the 1HD 4.2 diesel straight-six. Sought after by overland builders.
Part No: 17201-67010
Engine: 1HZ / 1HD-FT
Retrofit-capable turbo for 1HZ naturally-aspirated 4.2 diesels. Popular 70-series upgrade.
Part No: 17201-0L030
Engine: 2KD-FTV
Garrett GT-series turbo for commercial diesel vans. Huge market among SA taxi operators.
Indicative pricing by model. Actual quotes depend on engine code, condition, and whether you need a new aftermarket or used OEM unit.
| Model | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Hilux 2.4/2.8 GD-6 | R11,500 – R24,500 |
| Fortuner 2.4/2.8 GD-6 | R11,500 – R24,500 |
| Hilux/Fortuner D-4D (2KD/1KD) | R6,500 – R17,500 |
| Prado 3.0/2.8 | R8,500 – R23,500 |
| Land Cruiser 70/79/100 | R10,500 – R25,000 |
| Quantum / Hi-Ace 2.5 D-4D | R6,500 – R13,500 |
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We deliver turbochargers and related engine components 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).
Toyota diesel engines in South Africa — from the legendary 2KD-FTV in older Hilux and Quantum to the modern 1GD-FTV in the 2.8 GD-6 — rely on turbochargers to deliver the low-end torque our conditions demand. When a turbo fails (symptoms include loss of boost, excessive oil consumption, blue smoke, or VNT limp mode), the typical repair options are a new aftermarket unit, a used OEM take-off, or a reconditioned CHRA. Before committing to a swap, rule out a cracked cylinder head or blown head gasket — either can mimic turbo-failure symptoms and will quickly destroy a fresh turbo if left untreated.
The most commonly replaced units in South Africa are the CT16V (17201-11070) for the 2.8 GD-6 Hilux and Fortuner, the CT20 (17201-0L040) for the 2.5 D-4D, and the CT16 (17201-0L070) for the 3.0 D-4D. For Land Cruiser owners, the CT26 and CT12B cover the 1HD and 1HZ engines respectively.
If you already know your engine code, go straight to our Hilux engine parts, Fortuner engine parts, Prado engine parts, or Land Cruiser engine parts sections. When a turbo has catastrophically failed — shed blades or ingested oil into the cylinders — it's often more economical to price a complete replacement engine rather than rebuild piecemeal. 4x4 owners whose turbo failure came bundled with gearbox or driveline issues can check our Toyota gearbox options, front and rear diff assemblies, and Hilux and Fortuner transfer cases in the same quote.
New aftermarket turbos from Gemini Parts (Johannesburg) are built to OEM specification — ideal if you want zero unknowns and the lowest failure risk. Used OEM take-offs from Caryota Spare (Cape Town) are genuine Toyota parts pulled from donor vehicles and sold at a significant discount — ideal if your vehicle value or budget makes an aftermarket unit hard to justify.
A used OEM Hilux turbo typically ranges from R6,500 (2.5 D-4D CT20) to R14,500 (2.8 GD-6 CT16V). New aftermarket units range from R11,500 to R24,500 depending on the engine code (2KD, 1KD, 2GD, 1GD). Rebuilt/reconditioned turbos usually sit in the middle at around R8,000 – R16,000.
For most common units (CT16V, CT20, CT16), a used or new aftermarket replacement is usually more cost-effective than a rebuild. Rebuilds make sense when the housing is still good and only the CHRA (core cartridge) has failed. Expect R4,000 – R7,500 for a CHRA-only job versus R8,500 – R17,500 for a complete new unit.
Loss of boost power under load, whining or grinding noises, blue/grey exhaust smoke (oil burning), excessive oil consumption, and the engine-check light coming on are all classic symptoms. On variable-nozzle units (CT16V, VB31, CT16) the VNT vanes can stick, causing intermittent limp mode.
Yes. The 1GD-FTV 2.8 GD-6 uses the CT16V variable-nozzle turbo (part number 17201-11070). You can request both new aftermarket and used take-off units from our Johannesburg and Cape Town suppliers. Nationwide courier delivery is available.
Warranty terms are set by the supplier and vary by unit — ask the supplier about the warranty on your turbo before you buy.
Yes, the most common retrofit is fitting a CT12B or similar to the 1HZ 4.2 diesel in 70-series Land Cruisers. This requires a full turbo kit (manifold, downpipe, oil lines, intercooler, ECU remap). We can quote complete kits — ask for a turbo retrofit package.
Send us your Toyota model, year, and engine code. Our suppliers will quote both new aftermarket and used OEM options with nationwide delivery.
