Overview
The story
The UZ V8 family began with the 1UZ-FE in the 1989 Lexus LS 400. The 4.7L 2UZ-FE was given a cast-iron block for durability, since it was meant to rev low and pull hard in pickups and SUVs. A published reference lists it in the Land Cruiser from 1998, the Tundra from 1999, the Sequoia from 2000 and the 4Runner from 2002, and says the UR V8s replaced it from 2010. A published reference
Jalopnik writes that the engine earned a reputation for being indestructible, and that the 4th gen 4Runner is the only generation to offer a V8. Jalopnik
Specs
Versions
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Fuel injected 2UZ-FE Edmunds, a published reference
A published reference gives 235 to 240 hp in North America, and 271 hp for one version with variable valve timing (VVT-i). Edmunds rates the Land Cruiser's at 230 hp for 1998, 275 hp with VVT-i for 2006 and 265 hp for 2007.
In 4th gen Toyota 4Runner, 2003–2009; 100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser, 1998–2007; 1st gen Toyota Sequoia, 2001–2007; 2nd gen Toyota Sequoia, 2008–2009; 1st gen Toyota Tundra, 2000–2006; 2nd gen Toyota Tundra, 2007–2009
Figures
- Displacement: 4.7L (4,663 cc) A published reference
- Bore × stroke: 94 × 84 mm A published reference
- Block and head: Cast-iron block, aluminum heads A published reference
- Valvetrain: Twin overhead cams per bank driven by a belt, four valves per cylinder Jalopnik, a published reference
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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A belt fitted a tooth out Every version
One source so far
Check: Ask who did the last timing belt job and whether it used a belt with Toyota's marks.
CARspec found a 2UZ-FE running mistimed after an earlier belt job, with no warning light. CARspec
Owning
Maintenance
Timing belt and water pump Every version
Replace every 90,000 miles Toyota, CARspec, Jalopnik, a seller's guide (unofficial)
Ask the seller: Ask for records showing the timing belt and water pump were changed.
If it was skipped: Toyota's 2007 4Runner maintenance log lists the V8's belt at 90,000 miles or 108 months. 80/20 Automotive gives about every 90,000 miles, says the 2UZ-FE is an interference engine, and says to replace the water pump with the belt. CARspec, a repair shop, replaced both together, and Jalopnik also gives 90,000 miles.
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
Close to indestructible Every version
Jalopnik says the engine earned a reputation for being indestructible. CARspec, a repair shop, calls it the gold standard of reliable mid-sized iron-block V8s. Jalopnik, CARspec