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Paddlenbike hit it just right. If the best 3.4 is your deciding factor, you should be wayyyyy more worried about buying a used engine regardless the year of make.
The 3.4 in my 96 is easily the equivalent of a V8 in a pickup, weight to power ratio. Still running flawless after 230K.
The 3.4 in my 96 is easily the equivalent of a V8 in a pickup, weight to power ratio. Still running flawless after 230K.
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if toyota stood behind there 3.4 and didnt make a single change why is there 2 or 3 different models of the rz series and i believe the same for the re series as well. heck if memory serves me they even fixed the early 3.0 problems in 94 with better head studs and gasket.
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i think this forum is great. for you to say people are ignorant is your own opinion. theres some very intelligent users on here and also very creative. as for your question i havent had any problems with my 97 limited. if i was in your position id find a used complete engine, check compression, replace timing belt, water pump and put it in. but im always on a low budget, but i also beleive in qaulity parts too.
good luck!!
good luck!!
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Also, don't be put off by leaky valve cover gaskets. Just tighten them back down every 60K or so.
My 3.4, besides being a dog (to me), has been perfect. Never had so much as a check engine light on it in 196K.
My 3.4, besides being a dog (to me), has been perfect. Never had so much as a check engine light on it in 196K.
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