3.0 to 3.4 engine removal

dem0nk1d · 11-11-2009, 08:34 PM

would you say it's eaiser to just remove the engine by it's self, or the engine and trans at the same time? i'm going to be yanking out my 3.0 slow here in a few days.

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yodathespian87 · 11-11-2009, 09:01 PM

I have done both. If you take the just the engine out then you have to squeeze your hands and tools between the firewall and the crossover pipe (which also has to come off to get the bolt out that sits right there) If you take it out with the transmission. then you take out the 4 bolts at the bottom of the transfer case and and then the 4 big bolts on the cross member. Then the engine mounts. In either case I recommend taking out the radiator, and the exhaust. If you are just swapping the engine then I would just take it out.

RobD · 11-11-2009, 09:07 PM

I pulled mine with the transmission and transfer case still attached. It can be done, but if I were to do it again, I'd use a Sawzall and cut the exhaust pipe, unbolt the tranny, and yank just the engine.

But that's just me.

yodathespian87 · 11-12-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RobD

I pulled mine with the transmission and transfer case still attached. It can be done, but if I were to do it again, I'd use a Sawzall and cut the exhaust pipe, unbolt the tranny, and yank just the engine.

But that's just me.

I did that with one of my 4Runners. I cut the front clip off, and then I cut the exhaust and all hoses and wires. (Only cause I'm getting ready to do a 1uz swap to it.) I think pulli8ng just the engien would be the easiest though you may have to spend some time taking off the accessories.

dem0nk1d · 11-12-2009, 12:20 PM

that wouldn't be a bad idea to have a whole once peace tubed front end clip that just unbolts on and off. That would be idea for getting work done fast.

904_runner · 11-12-2009, 01:17 PM

i just took the motor out only..

easy enough.

11-11-2009, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
yodathespian87 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 464	I have done both. If you take the just the engine out then you have to squeeze your hands and tools between the firewall and the crossover pipe (which also has to come off to get the bolt out that sits right there) If you take it out with the transmission. then you take out the 4 bolts at the bottom of the transfer case and and then the 4 big bolts on the cross member. Then the engine mounts. In either case I recommend taking out the radiator, and the exhaust. If you are just swapping the engine then I would just take it out. __________________ 86 Pickup 4x2, Manual (Sold) 87 Extra Cab Pickup 4x4, Manual (Sold) 93 4Runner 4x4, Manual, 3.4 Swap In progress 90 4Runner 4x4, Manual, Blown 3.0 (Stripping out for parts then to become a trail rig/camping/fun truck) 94 Lexus SC400, 1UZ, magnaflow exhaust, after market headlights, bought for parts for the swap into the 90 4Runner

11-11-2009, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,724	I pulled mine with the transmission and transfer case still attached. It can be done, but if I were to do it again, I'd use a Sawzall and cut the exhaust pipe, unbolt the tranny, and yank just the engine. But that's just me. __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

11-12-2009, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
dem0nk1d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 123	that wouldn't be a bad idea to have a whole once peace tubed front end clip that just unbolts on and off. That would be idea for getting work done fast. __________________ 1992 Pickup 4x4 V6 5-Speed clutch pedal clevis pin hole fix http://www.yotatech.com/f116/clutch-...-round-181666/

11-12-2009, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,781	i just took the motor out only.. easy enough. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

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