Rebuild engine or not
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Rebuild engine or not
I am having a hard time figuring up the total costs for rebuilding my 3VZE. Either I can buy a reman one from three different companies for around $1800 with $400 core or I can rebuild. The problem is I do not know exactly what should be done or could be done if you wanted too. If anyone has done this could you give me a good list as to what I should have done so I can see what I want to do? Oh should I just do a top end rebuild or do the whole kit and caboodle?
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I can't help you on the rebuild costs, but I may be able to help support that $1800 short block you found.
I figure it's from Orient, right? I was just witness to one of their engines going into a friend's truck and it was a nice clean experience. The folks at Orient were awesome to deal with.
The engine did have a small oil leak, but was fixed "in the field" and with the full support and concern of Orient. The cause itself is a bit up in the air as to if it was an issue with the block or with re-assembly at Orient. None-the-less, they took care and responsibilty for it and worked well with the installer to come to a local solution.
You may know this, but if not, their $1799 price includes shipping to you _and_ back to them. And, their $425 core isn't charged until after 30days of the engine being shipped. A lot of places I talked to charged the core up front and then reimbursed it on return.
For other folks reading the thread, this is their contact info:
I figure it's from Orient, right? I was just witness to one of their engines going into a friend's truck and it was a nice clean experience. The folks at Orient were awesome to deal with.
The engine did have a small oil leak, but was fixed "in the field" and with the full support and concern of Orient. The cause itself is a bit up in the air as to if it was an issue with the block or with re-assembly at Orient. None-the-less, they took care and responsibilty for it and worked well with the installer to come to a local solution.
You may know this, but if not, their $1799 price includes shipping to you _and_ back to them. And, their $425 core isn't charged until after 30days of the engine being shipped. A lot of places I talked to charged the core up front and then reimbursed it on return.
For other folks reading the thread, this is their contact info:
Orient Engine
32 Hammer Drive
Falmouth, KY 41040
859.654.1754
http://www.orientengine.com/toyotaprice.html
The engine we got was the "TO3024" which is a 3VZE (3.0L), SOHC, RWD. It included the hydraulic timing belt adjuster and a new water pump
Warranty is 36 months or 12,000 miles.
The price was $1799, which included shipping both ways. Their core charge is $425 but is only billed if the old engine isn't returned within 30 days.
32 Hammer Drive
Falmouth, KY 41040
859.654.1754
http://www.orientengine.com/toyotaprice.html
The engine we got was the "TO3024" which is a 3VZE (3.0L), SOHC, RWD. It included the hydraulic timing belt adjuster and a new water pump
Warranty is 36 months or 12,000 miles.
The price was $1799, which included shipping both ways. Their core charge is $425 but is only billed if the old engine isn't returned within 30 days.
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What exactly is wrong with your engine?
How many miles does it have?
Have you ever rebuilt a motor before?
I did all my engine work myself but Im not exactly a novice either. I could help you with estimating cost and where to get the best value but thats all pointless if you cant do the work. I wish I had some performance 3.0 dyno numbers for you but I have 700 miles to go before it see's anything north of 3k RPM. I can tell you that Im probably into my motor for about $1800 if that helps.
Nice truck by the way...See any similaritys??
How many miles does it have?
Have you ever rebuilt a motor before?
I did all my engine work myself but Im not exactly a novice either. I could help you with estimating cost and where to get the best value but thats all pointless if you cant do the work. I wish I had some performance 3.0 dyno numbers for you but I have 700 miles to go before it see's anything north of 3k RPM. I can tell you that Im probably into my motor for about $1800 if that helps.
Nice truck by the way...See any similaritys??
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Originally Posted by masterwacker
I am having a hard time figuring up the total costs for rebuilding my 3VZE. Either I can buy a reman one from three different companies for around $1800 with $400 core or I can rebuild. The problem is I do not know exactly what should be done or could be done if you wanted too. If anyone has done this could you give me a good list as to what I should have done so I can see what I want to do? Oh should I just do a top end rebuild or do the whole kit and caboodle?
When I did my 3.0 last year, my total costs for rebuilding it were around $2000, that was with all the goodies, I had my heads ported & polished. Oversize valves, HP injecors, Supra AFM...... and on!
I did all the work myself, If you had to pay the labor it would probably be over $3000! It depends what you want, With $1800 you can rebuild it and get some more ponies out of her.
I put all this money into it just to guy buy a Tacoma! I hope I get over 300,000 miles out of her like I did my 3.0!
Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
When I replace my engine, it will come from Orient. How much would the shipping alone run on an engine one way?
I was billed $1799 to get the new engine to me and the old core back. total. nothing more.
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Originally Posted by midiwall
Ummm, that $1799 price for a rebuilt 3.0 includes shipping both ways.
I was billed $1799 to get the new engine to me and the old core back. total. nothing more.
I was billed $1799 to get the new engine to me and the old core back. total. nothing more.
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New 22RE
I built a new 22re. I purchased a brand new shortblock on ebay for $600 and then collected a new timing cover and set, oil pump, water pump, cam shaft, rocker arms, gasket set, fuel filter, front pipe, o2 sensor, wires, cap, rotor, plugs, ....think that was it...for about $1,200 - $1,300 including the machine work on the head. I'd say it was worth it now that I'm done, but I wouldn't do it again. I am a novice, and all the time I spent researching this project probably would have been better spent with my family.
Anyway...just thought I'd chime in, Wade
Anyway...just thought I'd chime in, Wade
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