Toyota Prado Diesel Engine – 1KZ-TE 3.0L | Hilux 1997–2005
Toyota Prado Diesel Engine – 1KZ-TE 3.0L | Hilux 1997–2005
Delivered NZ-wide
Fully insured & tracked · GST and entry fees payable to NZ Customs on arrival
Est. delivery Tue 10 Nov – Sun 15 NovIn stock – ready to dispatch
Carefully crated for heavy freight
Ships from our QLD warehouseOne year 'no bull' warranty
Every engine includes a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing and assembly faults, with 2 and 3-year Platinum cover available. Heat tabs are fitted so claims are simple and transparent. Installation by a qualified mechanic with a tax invoice is required to activate cover.
Don't get burned by cheap "suppliers"
Plenty of engines sold as "new" or "remanufactured" are worn cores with fresh seals and a coat of paint. Ours are built from new components only, hot tested before dispatch with QR-linked video proof, and carry a written warranty handled by our own team.
What makes Crate Engines the best choice?
- Brand new, never rebuilt – zero kilometres
- Known factory weak points engineered out
- No exchange or core charge – keep your old engine
- GST and entry fees payable to NZ Customs on arrival – no surprise fees on arrival
- Real people who know engines, Australian owned since 2017
Not sure it fits? Check with your VIN
Send us your VIN or engine code before you order and we'll confirm the exact engine for your vehicle. Use the quote button above or contact us.
Brand new 1KZ-TE engine — the 3.0L turbo diesel fitted to the 90 and 95 Series Prado, the Hilux and the Surf. Delivered anywhere in New Zealand.
Why the 1KZ-TE gets replaced
The 1KZ-TE is a tough engine that is now simply old — most in New Zealand are twenty-plus years into service. Two things finish them. The first is the well-known cracked cylinder head between the valve seats, which shows up as coolant loss, pressurised overflow and white smoke. The second is bore wear and blow-by on engines that have done long hours towing or on the farm.
A head alone does not fix a tired bottom end, and a secondhand replacement is another engine of the same age with the same cracks ahead of it. A new long motor stops that cycle.
What it suits
Toyota Prado 90 and 95 Series, Hilux and 4Runner / Surf with the 1KZ-TE, roughly 1997–2005. The earlier naturally aspirated 1KZ-T is a different specification — check the code stamped on your block, or send us the VIN and we will confirm it at no charge.
What you receive
A new long motor, hot-tested before dispatch: block, crankshaft, pistons, rods, cylinder head and valvetrain. Your injection pump, injectors, turbo, manifolds and ancillaries transfer across. Fit new fluids, filters and a timing belt kit on installation.
New, not reconditioned
Not a rebuilt core and not a used import. No exchange unit required and no core charge — keep your old engine. 1-year warranty covering manufacturing and assembly faults, professional installation required.
Delivery to New Zealand
Flat freight NZ$710 to the North Island, NZ$790 to the South Island, GST-exclusive, crated and fully insured, typically 5–8 business days. Prices exclude GST; New Zealand Customs collects GST and entry fees when the engine arrives.
Built properly
What's inside this engine
Built to OEM+ specification with the known factory weak points engineered out, and quality tested before it leaves our warehouse.
Forged crankshaft
High-strength steel crankshaft with precision tolerances for durability and smooth operation.
Upgraded pistons
Common OEM piston and head cracking issues resolved with improved materials.
Improved oil galleries
Redesigned oiling to eliminate the starvation issues that kill factory motors.
Hot tested
Run-tested before dispatch, with QR-linked video proof of your unit.
Heat tabs fitted
Calibrated heat tabs keep warranty coverage transparent for you and for us.
QR traceability
QR code on every engine for full build and dispatch traceability.
Crated & insured
Packed for heavy freight and shipped fully insured to New Zealand, tracked all the way.
Direct fitment
Built to match your engine code — no modifications, no guessing part numbers.
Know what you're buying
New vs reconditioned crate engines
Plenty of engines sold into New Zealand are old, patched motors with new seals, called "remanufactured". Here's the honest difference with a brand new crate engine.
What we sell
Brand new crate engine
Built from new components only, to OEM+ specification, with the known factory weak points engineered out.
- Forged steel crankshaft, upgraded pistons, improved oil galleries
- Zero kilometres — no unknown history, no wear
- Hot tested with QR video proof on every engine
- Heat tabs fitted for transparent warranty coverage
- 1-year warranty standard, 2–3 year Platinum available
- No exchange required — keep your old engine
The old way
Reconditioned / used
A worn core with new seals and gaskets — the internals, and the history, are whatever they are.
- Unknown kilometres, service history and prior abuse
- Original worn internals retained under new gaskets
- Rarely tested before sale — you're the test
- Core charges and exchange units required
- Typical warranty: 3 months, if any
- Early failures inherit the old engine's problems
Before you fit it
Plan the job around the whole vehicle
A new engine only lasts if the reason the old one failed is fixed. Your mechanic should check these before fitting.
Find the original cause
Overheating, cooling faults, blocked intakes or fuel issues that killed the old engine will kill the new one too. Diagnose and fix them first.
Check the parts you reuse
Radiator, hoses, injectors, turbo, intercooler and sensors carried over from the old engine should be inspected, cleaned or replaced.
Follow the fitting requirements
Fitted by a qualified mechanic with a tax invoice, correct fluids and a proper first start-up. This keeps your warranty active.
From our warehouse
To your workshop
Delivered NZ-wide
Crated for heavy freight and shipped fully insured and tracked to your door or workshop anywhere in New Zealand.
No surprise fees
Prices are in NZD excluding GST. NZ Customs collects GST and entry fees when the engine arrives, so there's one payment to us and one to Customs.
Real support. Written cover.
A 1-year written warranty handled by our own team, plus 7 days to arrange a return on unused engines.
Before you buy
Engine replacement FAQs
Not sure this is the right engine? Send us your VIN or engine code and we'll confirm fitment before you pay.
Is this engine brand new?
Yes. Built from new components only — not reconditioned, not second-hand, zero kilometres.
What's included with the engine?
This is a long block. Accessories such as the turbo, injectors, pumps, sensors and manifolds are transferred from your existing engine unless listed otherwise. Check the description or ask us if unsure.
Will I pay GST or customs fees on delivery?
Yes. Prices are in NZD excluding GST. When the engine arrives, NZ Customs collects 15% GST plus an import entry transaction fee and biosecurity levy (around NZ$172 combined) before it is released. Engines are duty-free. You pay those charges directly to Customs, not to us.
How long does delivery to New Zealand take?
The estimated delivery window is shown next to the Add to cart button. We'll send tracking as soon as your engine is dispatched.
How does the warranty work?
1-year warranty covering manufacturing and assembly faults, with 2 and 3-year Platinum cover available. Installation by a qualified mechanic with a tax invoice is required to activate cover.
Do I need to send my old engine back?
No. No core charge and no exchange — keep or sell your old engine.
Fitment check
Get it right the first time.
Send us your VIN or engine code and our team will confirm the exact engine for your vehicle — before you pay.