1997 4Runner V6 3.4L threw piston rod
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1997 4Runner V6 3.4L threw piston rod
Hello everyone! Well my truck decided to throw a piston rod thru the side of the block. My truck is a 1997 SR5 2WD 5VZE. I honestly do not feel like going thru the hassle of doing an engine swap, not to mention the cost associated with it. I guess I'm asking for ideas on what should I do. Do you think is possible to sell it as is? If so, how much I can expect to get for it around the So Cal area? Below is my truck's build up thread that includes everything that I have done to the truck for the past 3-5 years. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I will post pictures of the damage soon., for your enjoymnet!!
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...uildup-231846/
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...uildup-231846/
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Hi. Ouch! Sorry to read this. Any indication something was amiss before it went?
I have no idea on pricing, but the buyer will be looking for a steep discount...at least I would.
Maybe someone will chime in with a idea on cost for a 3.4 to 3.4 swap... it may not be much different than the price drop for selling a rig with a blown engine.
I have no idea on pricing, but the buyer will be looking for a steep discount...at least I would.
Maybe someone will chime in with a idea on cost for a 3.4 to 3.4 swap... it may not be much different than the price drop for selling a rig with a blown engine.
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That's the odd thing about it, i got absolutely no indications that the engine was going out! I was doing about 45mph on heavy traffic, and the engine just stopped. the RPM went from about 1800-2000 to 0 in a split second. after stopping and attempting to start the engine, it wouldn't even turn. I'll be removing the bottom cover tomorrow to assess the extend of the damage.
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Better off fixing it IMO, particularly with a modded truck. Figure you would get at least $2500 less then you would with a running engine. Which means you are not looking at not much for the truck.
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Well it is confirmed, the block is crack around the oil filter port. I've already found a JDM engine with about 60k miles for $1,100. But I noticed that the engine has the oil filter in a different location compared to my engine. The new engine has the filter located where my engine has the oil cooler. Will these be a problem?
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Well it is confirmed, the block is crack around the oil filter port. I've already found a JDM engine with about 60k miles for $1,100. But I noticed that the engine has the oil filter in a different location compared to my engine. The new engine has the filter located where my engine has the oil cooler. Will these be a problem?
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