My second 3VZE just developed a terrible knock. It was a new reman. installed 4 years ago, (3 year guarantee expired). The truck is a 1991, 200K miles, body good but frame very rusty (very). I am not a very big fan of these motors, but I love the truck and really need a 4x4 around here. Wondering if I should just look for a used motor/parts truck and make one good truck. Anyone have any ideas?

Brad in MA

PS I took good care of this engine and put less than 15K miles on it, now it's junk.

 

15k and it's knocking? HM
You sure it's the motor itself and not something external like clutch ect.
Just a thought.

 

Where do you here the knocking comming from. more info please.

Keith

 

Year model? Tranny type?.... Could be many things. mo info

 

quit running them out of oil?

the bottom of a 3vze is as about as stout as they get... i cant belive you killed a second one.

and talk to the reman... 15K should still be within the millage limit on the warnetee.

 

Who did the reman?

 

More details: The knock is coming from the bottom end, very heavy and loud. Not the clutch, it's a 5-spd, works fine. The truck is a 1991 4x4 standard cab. The reman engine is from ATK. 3year/unlimited miles warranty. A year after professional install, it started ticking (lifters) not bad but annoying for a new motor. It also developed a minor oil leak. I can't recommend ATK engines. In four years of driving (on, not offroad) I only put 15K miles on it and changed the oil/filter every 3K miles. My first (original motor) blew the head gasket and I was ignorant of the factory recall. I wasn't the original owner so I never received notification by mail and I hadn't yet joined the Yota list. When I called the local Toyota dealer 4 years ago for an estimate on replacing the head gasket, they never told me about the recall. Thanks a lot. The truck has been great but the motor has been a pain in my ass....