Regius Ace 3.0L Diesel Engines
from £1,800 to £4,500
Rebuilt units from £1,800 · Common codes: 1KD-FTV, 5L, 3L, 2L
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Regius Ace 3.0L Diesel Engines
from £1,800 to £4,500
Rebuilt units from £1,800 · Common codes: 1KD-FTV, 5L, 3L, 2L
Regius Ace 2.7L Petrol Engines
from £1,500 to £3,800
Rebuilt units from £1,500 · Common codes: 2TR-FE, 1TR-FE, 3RZ-FE
Regius Ace H200 Commercial Engines
from £1,800 to £4,500
Rebuilt units from £1,800 · Common codes: 1KD-FTV, 2TR-FE, 1TR-FE

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The table below shows typical UK rebuilt engine costs across Toyota Regius Ace variants - compare failure causes, engine codes, fuel types, and price ranges to benchmark what UK drivers are paying.


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Every engine code fitted to the Toyota Regius Ace across all generations, with technical specs, compatible variants and trims, known failure points, and average rebuilt prices from UK specialists. Select any engine code to compare quotes.
Extracted from detailed diesel engine families across Toyota Regius Ace variants.

1KD-FTV - 3.0L Diesel
Main replacement triggers are timing chain wear, EGR / cooling faults and turbo-control issues.
Compatible variants
Avg. rebuilt price
£1,800 - £4,500
Supply only
Technical specifications
Common failures
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The Toyota Regius Ace relies on proven Toyota commercial engines, but high-mileage grey imports often face injector seal carbon buildup on 1KD-FTV diesels and timing belt failures on LH series 5L/3L units. Every rebuilt engine supplied through EngineMarket includes upgraded internal components designed to address the original failure point - plus a minimum...
1KD-FTV Injector Seal Failure ('Black Death')
Most affected vehicles
Toyota Regius Ace KDH206V, KDH221K, KDH223B (2005-2017, 1KD-FTV 3.0L D4D)
Failure mileage range
80,000-120,000 miles
Typical failure window
Root cause
Injector copper washers degrade, allowing combustion gases to carbonise around injectors, causing ticking noise and eventual seizure.
Repair options & estimated costs (UK ranges)
| Repair tier | Dealer price | Specialist price | What it involves | Longevity / suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor - Injector Seal Replacement | £800 - £1,400 | £450 - £850 | Remove injectors, replace copper seals/washers, clean carbon deposits | Viable only if caught early before cylinder head damage; preventative maintenance recommended at 60k miles |
| Intermediate - Cylinder Head Service | £1,800 - £3,200 | £1,100 - £2,100 | Head removal, decarbonising, valve inspection, injector seat machining | Suitable if carbon damage limited to head; not viable if block scored |
| Full Replacement - Rebuilt 1KD-FTV Engine | £3,500 - £6,200 | £1,800 - £4,500 | Complete rebuilt long block with upgraded seals, bench-tested, 12-month warranty | Best value for commercial vehicles; eliminates repeat failure risk, minimal downtime |
Our recommendation
On a Regius Ace worth £3,000-£8,000, injector seal replacement is cost-effective if caught at first symptom (ticking noise). If carbon has scored the block or head, a rebuilt engine with upgraded seals offers better long-term value and faster turnaround for revenue-generating vans.
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Every Toyota Regius Ace engine type is available through our UK network with typical price ranges based on variant, engine code and budget.
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Every displacement fitted to the Toyota Regius Ace is listed below, with compatible engine codes, production years and common failure notes to help you identify the correct replacement.
The 2.4L 2L indirect injection diesel powered base model LH series Regius Ace vans from 1995-2004. A simple, robust design favoured for low-cost commercial operation, though timing belt maintenance is critical on this interference engine.
Engine Code(s)
2L
Compatible Models (UK)
LH113V base commercial variants
Power output
Verified by registration
Common Failure Points
Timing belt failure (interference design), injector pump wear, cooling system head warp
Production Years: 1995-2004
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Choose your Toyota Regius Ace engine by fuel type to compare realistic replacement prices, known issues, and compatible UK supply options - from early LH series diesels to the latest H200 D4D units.
Diesel engines dominate the Regius Ace range, with indirect injection 2L/3L/5L units in LH series (1995-2004) and common-rail turbo 1KD-FTV in H200 (2005-2017) driving most UK replacement enquiries.
Common Toyota Regius Ace Diesel Engine Families
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Typical Diesel Models
Diesel engines dominate the Regius Ace range, with indirect injection 2L/3L/5L units in LH series (1995-2004) and common-rail turbo 1KD-FTV in H200 (2005-2017) driving most UK replacement enquiries.
Common Toyota Regius Ace Diesel Engine Families
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Typical Diesel Models
Petrol Regius Ace variants use robust Toyota VVT-i engines (1TR-FE, 2TR-FE) or older distributor-ignition 3RZ-FE units, offering smoother operation but higher fuel consumption than diesel equivalents.
Common Toyota Regius Ace Petrol Engine Families
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Typical Petrol Models
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This technical timeline covers all major engine changes across the Toyota Regius Ace production run (1995-2017), organised so grey import owners can quickly identify their engine and compare rebuilt prices from UK specialists.
⚙Key Changes
▣Main Engines
2L- 2.4L indirect diesel (base LH113V)
3L- 2.8L indirect diesel (mid-spec LH variants)
5L- 3.0L indirect diesel (higher-spec LH178V)
3RZ-FE- 2.7L distributor petrol (RCH41W from 1999)
▰Popular Models
🔧Known For
Engine Codes Covered:
2L3L5L3RZ-FE