How good is the 2.7L?
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How good is the 2.7L?
I know this has to be here somewhere, but my searches could not find it. My search terms must have been way off..
I've been looking for a lower mileage, 4x4 5sp v6 taco for months, but they are few and far between it seems. I just found a very local and VERY low mileage 01 4x4 5spd 2.7 and am going to look at it in the AM. I cannot find anything bad about them. Does anyone out there have any comments on them in terms of problems, longevity, or anything that would make me think twice?
I know about the frames so I'm going to check that out fully. My 99 4Runner has the V6 and I love the motor, but I think I can do without it. My 87 pickup with the 22r has very little power and what I use the truck for it works, so I think I can live without the added power the v6 gives.
Thanks in advance!
Dave
I've been looking for a lower mileage, 4x4 5sp v6 taco for months, but they are few and far between it seems. I just found a very local and VERY low mileage 01 4x4 5spd 2.7 and am going to look at it in the AM. I cannot find anything bad about them. Does anyone out there have any comments on them in terms of problems, longevity, or anything that would make me think twice?
I know about the frames so I'm going to check that out fully. My 99 4Runner has the V6 and I love the motor, but I think I can do without it. My 87 pickup with the 22r has very little power and what I use the truck for it works, so I think I can live without the added power the v6 gives.
Thanks in advance!
Dave
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The only big thing to look for on an 01 3RZ is to make sure the valves were adjusted. If the engine has gone too long without a valve adjustment, the exhaust valves could be too tight and could lead to a crack in the head. Thats an extreme situation though, but that can happen at any point of the 2.7L's life time.
Other then that, like Rob said, its a newer 22RE with more balls.
It gets the job done, thats for sure. Its just not a race car.
Other then that, like Rob said, its a newer 22RE with more balls.
It gets the job done, thats for sure. Its just not a race car.
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