Targetnut

You should count on more of a project than just an engine swap.

Usually when vehicles are abandoned like that it is because they have been neglected. Count on finding more things wrong once you get it running.

If you can find a Known Good engine then go with that.

It's not really that common, but I've encountered a couple of 3VZs with split cylinders in the #6 position because of being hydrolocked when they blew head gaskets. It is also not uncommon to find tweaked cranks and connecting rods.

That said, aside from the ill-effects of the headgasket issue. the engines are very reliable if they are repaired properly. So whatever engine you get, do your best to verify it's integrity.

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