need advice should I buy this 3.4 for a swap

sdstud212001 · 06-18-2009, 09:10 PM

Okay found a wrecked 2001 tacoma, guy said its runs like crap but can be rebuilt. Problem is on drivers side rear cylinder. anyways it's as complete as can be, still in truck. He said I can have everything I need to do my swap for $500.

My question: Is it worth it? how much is it to rebuild these engines?

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**Tofer** · 06-18-2009, 09:12 PM

idk... doesnt seem like that great of a deal. if you have the space, do what i did. get a whole truck thats been rolled. part everything out and get a free motor

sdstud212001 · 06-18-2009, 09:14 PM

For real! I havent been able to find one, expect maybe this one. I'll ask the guy. If I do that do you think it would be worth the engine work?

sdstud212001 · 06-18-2009, 09:15 PM

Tofer,

How much is fair for something like that?

vital22re · 06-19-2009, 12:03 AM

do you know why its running like crap? bad coil? cracked plug? low compression? if its an easy fix.. may be worth it

06-18-2009, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,908	idk... doesnt seem like that great of a deal. if you have the space, do what i did. get a whole truck thats been rolled. part everything out and get a free motor __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

06-18-2009, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
sdstud212001 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Split time between Flagstaff & Kingman AZ Posts: 1,617	For real! I havent been able to find one, expect maybe this one. I'll ask the guy. If I do that do you think it would be worth the engine work? __________________ 1987 DLX 4X4 5 Speed: Electric Flex-a-Lite,SR5 guages,Yokohama Geolander A/T+ II,Pro Comp AAL, KC Slimlites, Bull Bar, Aux fuse box, Limo Tint, Marlin Crawler Bumper, painted shell, Sirius Wish List: Safari Rack,Bigger tires, SDORI BJ Spacers, 2001 Limited 4X4 Auto:Tundra 231mm brake upgrade, Brembo Rotors, Akebono Pads, 17" 2007 4Runner wheels, Yokohama Geolander AT-S,Sirius & Limo tint Wish List: TJM Front Bumper, KC Hilites, Safari Roof Rack, Thule Cargo Box, Rock sliders, Limo Tint

06-18-2009, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
sdstud212001 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Split time between Flagstaff & Kingman AZ Posts: 1,617	Tofer, How much is fair for something like that? __________________ 1987 DLX 4X4 5 Speed: Electric Flex-a-Lite,SR5 guages,Yokohama Geolander A/T+ II,Pro Comp AAL, KC Slimlites, Bull Bar, Aux fuse box, Limo Tint, Marlin Crawler Bumper, painted shell, Sirius Wish List: Safari Rack,Bigger tires, SDORI BJ Spacers, 2001 Limited 4X4 Auto:Tundra 231mm brake upgrade, Brembo Rotors, Akebono Pads, 17" 2007 4Runner wheels, Yokohama Geolander AT-S,Sirius & Limo tint Wish List: TJM Front Bumper, KC Hilites, Safari Roof Rack, Thule Cargo Box, Rock sliders, Limo Tint

06-19-2009, 12:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
vital22re Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kirkland washington Posts: 683	do you know why its running like crap? bad coil? cracked plug? low compression? if its an easy fix.. may be worth it __________________ 92 toyota truck 3.4 5spd 4.56 gears magna flow cat and muffler2 1/4 piping isr mod to intake 1.5 bjsfront add a leafs and 2inch lift shackles rear rancho shocks all around sitting on 265/75/r16 nitto terra grapplers

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