95 4runner needs new engine?
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95 4runner needs new engine?
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So I bought myself a 95 4runner SR5 almost a month ago. The first couple of days were awesome, I love it. But I started getting a bunch of issues with the truck, I just had a new transmission installed last week.
A few days after that, noticed the engine kept sputtering when I was idling at a light or something. Sounded like it was going to stall out, but would never actually die. It would save itself but continue to chug until I gave it gas.
Brought it into a shop a few days ago and they thought it was a bad spark plug making the engine misfire. After opening it up they told me it needed a valve job or a new engine. I was quoted about $1700 for the valve job and $4000 for a new engine. I've been told by a couple people now that $4000 is an insane amount for a new engine.
I don't really have a specific question here, sorry for that. I'm just in shock here. I've driven the truck no more than 100 miles since I bought it and this whole thing has blown me away.
How much should an engine + installation actually cost me? Am I better off looking for used engines online, if so what do I look for?
Any help/advice is very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
So I bought myself a 95 4runner SR5 almost a month ago. The first couple of days were awesome, I love it. But I started getting a bunch of issues with the truck, I just had a new transmission installed last week.
A few days after that, noticed the engine kept sputtering when I was idling at a light or something. Sounded like it was going to stall out, but would never actually die. It would save itself but continue to chug until I gave it gas.
Brought it into a shop a few days ago and they thought it was a bad spark plug making the engine misfire. After opening it up they told me it needed a valve job or a new engine. I was quoted about $1700 for the valve job and $4000 for a new engine. I've been told by a couple people now that $4000 is an insane amount for a new engine.
I don't really have a specific question here, sorry for that. I'm just in shock here. I've driven the truck no more than 100 miles since I bought it and this whole thing has blown me away.
How much should an engine + installation actually cost me? Am I better off looking for used engines online, if so what do I look for?
Any help/advice is very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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To add, I've been trying to read about engine swaps and the "5VZ-FE" engine seems to be a popular choice for 4runners.
How hard/expensive would it be to throw one of those into my 95 4runner?
How hard/expensive would it be to throw one of those into my 95 4runner?
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Agreed.
How do I go about this? I feel like a regular mechanic is going to bleed my pockets dry for something like this. Best bet is to find myself an engine for cheap and save some money that way I guess?
How do I go about this? I feel like a regular mechanic is going to bleed my pockets dry for something like this. Best bet is to find myself an engine for cheap and save some money that way I guess?
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You won't find a "regular" mechanic who will have a clue about doing a 3.4 swap.
There is a whole forum section on a lot of the "how tos" but it's not like an oil change.
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There is a whole forum section on a lot of the "how tos" but it's not like an oil change.
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So I've been trying to call around about engine swaps. I currently have the 3VZ-FE, the 3.0slow engine(I'm assuming). Seems like the 3.4L 5VZ-FE is the popular choice of swap.
Is that compatible with my 95? I had a shop tell me they did swaps but not conversions. What is a conversion?
Is that compatible with my 95? I had a shop tell me they did swaps but not conversions. What is a conversion?
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I see, the conversion requires more electrical work I'm assuming? I saw a lot of threads that had big sections with the car computer and wiring etc.
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check out the 3.4 swap section on yotatech. and these guys http://toyonlyswaps.com/
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I'm kinda on the fence here. My options are to get a 3.0 swap, get the 3.4 conversion/swap or just to try and part out what I have and find something else.
What do you guys suggest I do? Money is a big factor, but I don't mind shelling out money if it's going to be worth it.
I'm leaning towards the 3.4, but it's a lot of money for me. But at the same time I feel like it would be worth it if the truck lasted a good many years without major issues.
What do you guys suggest I do? Money is a big factor, but I don't mind shelling out money if it's going to be worth it.
I'm leaning towards the 3.4, but it's a lot of money for me. But at the same time I feel like it would be worth it if the truck lasted a good many years without major issues.
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Hate to say it but i think the OP is better off finding a good running lower mileage 3.0 to swap in OR... rebuild your old one! An engine conversion will require a good deal of work & extra part$; not to mention the associated headaches that come with it if you have no experience.
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