Engine Troubles

458 · 01-26-2006, 11:58 AM

I have a 1996 toyota with the 3.4 v6 and the motor blew up on it last week. I am wanting to do something with the old motor to try and recoop some $$$. I was going to take it to the local metal salvage yard and separate all the aluminum parts. Can anyone help me by either telling me what parts are all aluminum on that motor or by teaching me how to tell the differences between the different types ofo metal used in the motor.

also if you have any ideas on how i can get money out of this motor please let me know.

thanks,
458

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DMG · 02-12-2006, 07:17 PM

What broke on the motor? The heads may be worth something, for instance.

If it doesn't stick to a magnet it is probably aluminum.

Kookadala · 02-12-2006, 10:39 PM

stainless steel is non maganetic, and worth more then aluminum.

What happend to the engine and why cant it be repaired? I have a 96 and would like to know. How many miles on it?

superjoe83 · 02-12-2006, 10:44 PM

head castings=aluminum
pistons=aluminum
block casting=cast iron
crankshaft/rods/wristpins/rings=steel
camshafts/valves/springs/retainers/keepers=steel
those are the major parts of the engine and what they are made of, I'm also curious to what happened, if the heads are undamaged they are worth much more than scrap

DMG · 03-18-2006, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kookadala

stainless steel is non maganetic, and worth more then aluminum.
?

1. Not much stainless in motors
2. Most stainless is magnetic

02-12-2006, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kookadala Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Eureka, Humboldt County Posts: 78	stainless steel is non maganetic, and worth more then aluminum. What happend to the engine and why cant it be repaired? I have a 96 and would like to know. How many miles on it? __________________ 96 White T100 4x4 Extracab, Lifted, locked, & 35s Currently out of service due to roll over. Pending body work, SAS and rollcage

02-12-2006, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
superjoe83 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,870	head castings=aluminum pistons=aluminum block casting=cast iron crankshaft/rods/wristpins/rings=steel camshafts/valves/springs/retainers/keepers=steel those are the major parts of the engine and what they are made of, I'm also curious to what happened, if the heads are undamaged they are worth much more than scrap __________________ - Joe 1984 SR5 4runner, 22re, 5-speed, chevy 63"s, rears up front custom pack, BBCS shocks, 2" BL, 5.29's, welded rear, Detroit in front, Longfields, IFS Rear, 39.5x13.50x15 IROK's, Marlin's High Steer, MC07 with stock cases, Marlin's cross member, tube bumper, Warn XD9000, Allied Beadlocks 1999 Taco 2.7 5-speed, LCE Header, Jardine 2.25 Cat-Back, 3" Downey Coilover, 33x13.5 Toyo MT's, ARB Bull Bar, Retrofitted Acura TL HID Projectors with 50W ballasts and 50W DL50 Philips 3900k bulbs

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02-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
DMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 114	What broke on the motor? The heads may be worth something, for instance. If it doesn't stick to a magnet it is probably aluminum.