Should I Fix It?

Kinked · 04-03-2008, 01:24 PM

Hey, Just bought my first Toyota,.... got rid of a blazer for it... anyways, had it for about 2 weeks or so and the 5th cylinder blew... fixing it is way beyond my small mechanic knowledge...the mechanic says its a rebuild at about $7500, its got 297k on it... is it worth doing a full rebuild.. or should i risk just fixing the one cylinder?

please help... i want this truck to work

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bigarms23 · 04-03-2008, 01:30 PM

you might do a motor swap but i don't know what year or engine you have if its the 22re than just have the cylinder rebuilt if its a 3.0v6 than a motor swap to either a 3.4toyota v6 or a 4.3chevy v6

Kinked · 04-03-2008, 01:31 PM

its a 91 V6, auto

olharleyman · 04-03-2008, 01:34 PM

Now Is The Time To Do The 3.4 Swap Better Motor , Mpg And Hp

4bytruckin · 04-03-2008, 01:36 PM

that was is way too much for a motor swap. Was it a dealer price? at most maybe 2500 for a newer engine. look into a rebuild kit from engnbldr or even lc engineering it's definitely worth the learning experience

olharleyman · 04-03-2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarms23

you might do a motor swap but i don't know what year or engine you have if its the 22re than just have the cylinder rebuilt if its a 3.0v6 than a motor swap to either a 3.4toyota v6 or a 4.3chevy v6

Must be a 3.0 he said #5 cylinder is gone
ENGINE SWAP AT THIS POINT MAKES MORE SINCE

Elvota · 04-03-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinked

Hey, Just bought my first Toyota,.... got rid of a blazer for it... anyways, had it for about 2 weeks or so and the 5th cylinder blew... fixing it is way beyond my small mechanic knowledge...the mechanic says its a rebuild at about $7500, its got 297k on it... is it worth doing a full rebuild.. or should i risk just fixing the one cylinder?

$7500 is extreme for a rebuild... so by those numbers, it is not worth doing a rebuild.

Get some other mechanic's opinions in your area. Could you also define "5th cylinder blew" please? Is that your opinion or the mechanics?

If you love the 4Runner, swapping in a 3.4 is the best thing to do.
If you like the 4Runner, swapping in a 3.0 in good condition is the best thing to do.
If you can't do either of the above yourself, and have to pay for labor, then just driving the 4Runner as it is and shopping for a new one is the best thing to do.

Who knows... maybe you'll loose one more cylinder and be down to a 4Banger. Those are way more reliable anyway.

Kinked · 04-03-2008, 04:48 PM

Really when it comes to the inner workings of the engine i don't know much... the cylinder is only putting out 30 lbs of pressure on a wet test... and can someone tell me more about this 3.4? if its better i might look into it.

cheers

Elvota · 04-03-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinked

can someone tell me more about this 3.4? if its better i might look into it.

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SEAIRESCUE · 04-03-2008, 05:20 PM

Get a friend and pull the motor. Take it to a shop and have it overhauled. Contact Enginebuilder for the costs of a rebuild kit to keep the shop honest. Have the shop install the timing belt and new oil and water pump. With a good mechanic friend, you 2 can do it for less than $2000, maybe closer to $1500 if the shop can just install new rings and knurl the pistons. Obviously, mark everything that is disconnected and take lots of photos.

My $0.02

olharleyman · 04-03-2008, 05:22 PM

HERE IS AN AD I FOUND ON THE BANNER ON THE HOME PAGE FOR TOYOTATRUCKPARTS.COM MIGHT HELP YOU IF YOU DECIDE TO KEEP THE 3.0. IT IS THE MIDDLE AD ON THE BANNER IF YOU WANT TO FIND IT. YOU CAN GET ONE OF THESE A FIELD SERVICE MANUAL AND PUT THE PARTS ON THIS LONGBLOCK FROM YOUR MOTOR AND SAVE A HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY OVER THE $7500 THE MECHINIC QUOTED YOU AND LEARN A BIT ABOUT YOUR MOTOR AND WORKING ON YOUR TRUCK. JUST A OPTION FOR YOU TO LOOK INTO

Toyota Engine 3.0L 3vze v6 Long Block 1988-1995

SAVE $$$. This new reman engine fits 88 thru 95 Toyota pickups, 4 Runners with a 3vze 3.0 v6. engine. This is a factory built assembly line unit with new componets. The engine comes in longblock form with timing components, oil pump and complete gasket set for installation. This engine will carry a factory backed 2 year/unlimited mileage parts warranty covered nationwide. Yes, 2 years! This engine is sold exchange, a REFUNDABLE CORE DEPOSIT of $500.00 will be added to the final sale price. Your core must be turnable for core credit. Core is crank, block, heads, and any part of. A.P.R will pay the return shipping and will refund your core deposit on return of your old engine. Buyer pays flat $250.00 for shipping and delivery. ADD $75.00 IF SHIPPED TO A HOUSE! Once you have installed your new engine, just put your old in engine back in the shipping container, call us, we send a truck to pick it up (no charge) and your core deposit is refunded back to you on return arrival of your good core. This is the same engine we supply Toyota dealers and professional installers nationwide. Thanks,

Cost: $1,795.00

MonsterMaxx · 04-03-2008, 05:35 PM

Do the swap to 3.4

Kinked · 04-04-2008, 02:11 PM

thanks for all your help, i'm looking into the 3.4, if i can get one i'll do it

bigt · 04-04-2008, 02:27 PM

theres a few members from british columbia they should be able to point you to a shop that could get a jdm turbo diesel or 3.4 swap done

Kinked · 04-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

theres a few members from british columbia they should be able to point you to a shop that could get a jdm turbo diesel or 3.4 swap done

If anyone knows any that won't kill me with cost... that'd be great

04-03-2008, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 1,006	you might do a motor swap but i don't know what year or engine you have if its the 22re than just have the cylinder rebuilt if its a 3.0v6 than a motor swap to either a 3.4toyota v6 or a 4.3chevy v6 __________________ 1988sr5 4.3v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1972 stepside jimmy d44/d70 425hp 1995 green range rover

04-03-2008, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,215	Now Is The Time To Do The 3.4 Swap Better Motor , Mpg And Hp __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq. Last edited by olharleyman; 04-03-2008 at 01:42 PM.

04-03-2008, 05:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,215	HERE IS AN AD I FOUND ON THE BANNER ON THE HOME PAGE FOR TOYOTATRUCKPARTS.COM MIGHT HELP YOU IF YOU DECIDE TO KEEP THE 3.0. IT IS THE MIDDLE AD ON THE BANNER IF YOU WANT TO FIND IT. YOU CAN GET ONE OF THESE A FIELD SERVICE MANUAL AND PUT THE PARTS ON THIS LONGBLOCK FROM YOUR MOTOR AND SAVE A HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY OVER THE $7500 THE MECHINIC QUOTED YOU AND LEARN A BIT ABOUT YOUR MOTOR AND WORKING ON YOUR TRUCK. JUST A OPTION FOR YOU TO LOOK INTO Toyota Engine 3.0L 3vze v6 Long Block 1988-1995 SAVE $$$. This new reman engine fits 88 thru 95 Toyota pickups, 4 Runners with a 3vze 3.0 v6. engine. This is a factory built assembly line unit with new componets. The engine comes in longblock form with timing components, oil pump and complete gasket set for installation. This engine will carry a factory backed 2 year/unlimited mileage parts warranty covered nationwide. Yes, 2 years! This engine is sold exchange, a REFUNDABLE CORE DEPOSIT of $500.00 will be added to the final sale price. Your core must be turnable for core credit. Core is crank, block, heads, and any part of. A.P.R will pay the return shipping and will refund your core deposit on return of your old engine. Buyer pays flat $250.00 for shipping and delivery. ADD $75.00 IF SHIPPED TO A HOUSE! Once you have installed your new engine, just put your old in engine back in the shipping container, call us, we send a truck to pick it up (no charge) and your core deposit is refunded back to you on return arrival of your good core. This is the same engine we supply Toyota dealers and professional installers nationwide. Thanks, Cost: $1,795.00 __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq. Last edited by olharleyman; 04-03-2008 at 05:29 PM.

04-04-2008, 02:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,195	theres a few members from british columbia they should be able to point you to a shop that could get a jdm turbo diesel or 3.4 swap done __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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04-03-2008, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kinked Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 99	its a 91 V6, auto

04-03-2008, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
4bytruckin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 168	that was is way too much for a motor swap. Was it a dealer price? at most maybe 2500 for a newer engine. look into a rebuild kit from engnbldr or even lc engineering it's definitely worth the learning experience

04-03-2008, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kinked Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 99	Really when it comes to the inner workings of the engine i don't know much... the cylinder is only putting out 30 lbs of pressure on a wet test... and can someone tell me more about this 3.4? if its better i might look into it. cheers

04-03-2008, 05:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
SEAIRESCUE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 491	Get a friend and pull the motor. Take it to a shop and have it overhauled. Contact Enginebuilder for the costs of a rebuild kit to keep the shop honest. Have the shop install the timing belt and new oil and water pump. With a good mechanic friend, you 2 can do it for less than $2000, maybe closer to $1500 if the shop can just install new rings and knurl the pistons. Obviously, mark everything that is disconnected and take lots of photos. My $0.02

04-03-2008, 05:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
MonsterMaxx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 566	Do the swap to 3.4

04-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kinked Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 99	thanks for all your help, i'm looking into the 3.4, if i can get one i'll do it

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