Toyota1988–1997Technical specifications

Dyna 2.4: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2.4-litre diesel (engine code 2L). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (2L) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Dyna
Years: 1988–1997
Fuel: Diesel
Engine code: 2L

Performance & efficiency

Power: 55 kW (75 hp)
Engine size: 2,446 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 22.3:1

All 97 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity cc	2446
Compression ratio :1	22,3

Injection system

Fuel/injection pump assembly Make	Denso
Fuel/injection pump assembly Type	VE
Pump type	Rotary
Injector nozzle Make	Denso
Nozzle opening pressure - new/used bar	151-159/145
Leak rate (dribble) bar/secs	135/10

Injection sequence

The injection sequence for the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) is 1-3-4-2.

Injection sequence	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) are 0,25 mm inlet and 0,45 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,45 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.2 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 9.3 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	-29°C➞12°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B1, B3
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B1, B3
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2, B3
Ambient temperature range	-7°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2, B3
Engine with filter(s) litres	6,0 4x4=6,5
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission litres	2.2
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.5
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	80W-90
Differential rear litres	2.2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	9.3

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	100=1 mm 150=3 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-10

Service & electrical

Battery

The Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) uses a 12 V, 70 Ah battery (reserve capacity 110 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/110 (70)

Glow plugs

Glow plugs for the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997): Beru 894 MJ, Bosch 0 250 202 053, Champion CH103 and Lucas/CAV HDS235.

Glow plug - part no. Beru	894 MJ
Glow plug - part no. Bosch	0 250 202 053
Glow plug - part no. Champion	CH103
Glow plug - part no. Lucas/CAV	HDS235

Tuning and emissions

Plunger travel (pump) mm ABDC	—
Crankshaft position (n = ATDC) °BTDC	—
Adjusting method Engine/Pump	Pointer/Dial gauge
Idle speed rpm	650-750
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AT=750-850
Rated no load speed rpm	5150
Oil temperature °C	80
Idle speed - for smoke test rpm	650-750
Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm	5000-5300
Maximum time at governed speed secs	1,0
Test mode A/B	B
Probe type 1/2	1
Conditioning Accelerations/rpm	3
Smoke opacity - EU limit m-1 (%)	2,50 (66)

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	189-231
Alternator output A/V/rpm	30/14/2000
Regulated voltage V	13,8-14,4

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	20-32
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-6,0/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,74-1,03
Thermostat opens °C	86-90
Drive belt size - alternator mm	9,5x975 (x2)
Drive belt size - PAS/AC mm	12,5x850
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	10-15

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) are tightened in 4 stages: 38 Nm, then 78 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Tighten	38 Nm
Tighten	78 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	—
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	54 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Sump bolts	18 Nm
Sump drain bolt	39 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	123 Nm/98 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	167 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	98 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	25 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	5 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	24 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	52 Nm
Injector/clamp	65 Nm
Injector pipe unions	25 Nm
Injector nozzle to holder	37 Nm
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear	64 Nm
Fuel/injection pump flange	21 Nm
Fuel/injection pump mounting	18 Nm
Glow plugs	13 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Brake caliper to carrier Front	49 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	147 Nm
Road wheels	—

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	700±50
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the injection sequence of the Toyota Dyna 2.4?

The injection sequence for the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) is 1-3-4-2.

What glow plugs does the Toyota Dyna 2.4 use?

Glow plugs for the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997): Beru 894 MJ, Bosch 0 250 202 053, Champion CH103 and Lucas/CAV HDS235.

How much oil does the Toyota Dyna 2.4 take?

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Dyna 2.4?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) are 0,25 mm inlet and 0,45 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Dyna 2.4?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) are tightened in 4 stages: 38 Nm, then 78 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What battery does the Toyota Dyna 2.4 use?

The Toyota Dyna 2.4 (1988–1997) uses a 12 V, 70 Ah battery (reserve capacity 110 minutes).