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Old 11-05-2003, 06:46 PM
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3.0 V-6 engine question

My 1988 4Runner is the first year of the 3.0 V-6.
I need to rebuild it or replace it.
It only has 310k km on it and still runs well, but my oil pressure is falling.
Does anyone know how many years this 3.0 engine was put out by Toyota? (I believe it is the 3VZE engine.)
Or does anyone know who offers a good rebuild kit for my engine?
Thanks for all help.
JD
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I believe the 3.0L was first available in 1987, and then up until 1995.

However, most are going to tell you to swap a newer 3.4L with more power and torque, instead of sticking another 3.slow in it.
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Just get rebuilt longblock or a junkyard motor.
I think someone did say the junkyard 3.4s were cheaper than 3.0s
Your call though.
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on my 88 the new engine was but by Jasper. and Toyota paid for almost all of the 5000 it cost to fix everything. head gasket warrenty.
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