i always have to use a 19mm wrench to get the top two. Unless you have a body lift then youd probalbly have room to get some extensions and a wobble socket. I hope the cam makes a noticeable difference for you. Im probalbly gonna start taking my 85 apart so if you need anything let me know cause youve been more than generous helping me with my runner buddy!!

 

Thanks buddy. I appreciate all the help you have given me with my runner. I'm excited to get the new engine in and see the power difference.

I got the top two bolts out today. The passenger side came out alright, it's always the drivers side that is a pain and I end up using a mile of extensions. Haha.

I'm goin to try and get it out tomorrow morning.

We need to go get crab legs!!!!!!!!

 

I like electric windows but is one more thing that would go bad for me. Have you tried some silicone for the window tracks? It will reduce the friction on the glass and works great on manual or electric windows.

My long term goal is a diesel swap. Gas isnt going to get any cheaper and I think the cost per mile is cheaper with diesel even though it can cost more per gallon. The 3.4 is a thirsty little motor. It is great but todays gas prices are starting to be its downfall.

The top bolts are a pain at times. grrr

 

Finally got the engine out today! !!


After the engine was out, I found something interesting.


A. Centerforce clutch! Never knew it was in there!

 

Started stripping parts from the old engine to prep and install on the new one. It's coming along good so far , just slow.

I'm going to pick up some new radiator hoses for the coolant outlets on the back side of the timing cover(pass side). Just have this fear of one blowing out that's all crusty.

All that's left is to get the lower intake on, injectors sent out, new clutch and flywheel on, and bolt her in.

Here's a few quick pics.







I also got the new throw out bearing pressed on to the housing, so that's ready to go. It's getting closer!

 

Sweeeeeet! NEWWWW REBUILT MOTOR!

 

Man I'm so pumped to get it in and running, I can Barely contain myself. Hopefully Monday or tuesday it will be in, and running by the end of the week

 

Ha. With everything I've been taking on lately I think I've been slowly building up the courage to eventually do a 3.4 swap in the distant future. I definitely want more power.

 

Man I wish I had the funds for that!! Or just the funds for another Tacoma

 

gidder done buddy!!!il be in louisville for my sons game today and im tempted to get that w56 for $200 in omaha.also lotsa 22re goodies for sale to like a header mass air flow etc.

 

Waiting for the green monster implant!!!

 

Man I can't wait! I'm going to Bellevue toyota tomorrow morning to get the throw out bearing clip, them hopefully get the engine in Monday afternoon!! The injectors should be in tomorrow. I ended up getting the 4 rebuilt ones for now.

 

What's your vacuum line setup looking like

 

Hey kelvin! I'll take a few pics for you when I get the upper intake on and all the lines run

 

Your gettin there buddy.Once the engines in youll probalbly be driving it that day.By the way what thermostat you running?

 

Well I'm finally getting some time to update a little. I was waiting on some parts that felt like they took forever to show up. I needed to get two new throwout bearing clips. And because mines an 85, I have the old style with the two crappy clips.

I had to order them from the dealer and the fella in the parts department accidentally only ordered one, so I had to wait another day. Wasn't a big deal since I have been waiting all this time anyhow.

Then last week I was pulling out my injectors to send out. And found that my #3 injector had a busted nozzle. So I found my rich condition. I never really dug into this as I new I was replacing the engine. So long story short, I ordered some rebuilt ones from auto value, and to my surprise they ended up being rebuilt oem injectors!! I figured I would get some crappy off brand.

Anyhow here's a few pics.









Here the engines bolted to trans and frame mounts. And have lower intake on


New injectors






Finished up the day today with all the EFI installed





And now with the comp cams break in additive along with the valvoline


All I have left is to install the radiator, coolant, double check wiring, and do a once over on the engine.

Then hopefully I can fire it up and break in the cam.
I'll post what I get done tomorrow.

 

Great work!!!Nice pics!!! I wonder if your timing will have to adjusted different than before with the new cam?? Youll probalbly have it fired up later today??

 

Having issues. Does not want to start. Had to tap the distributor in to place for it to seat in the head. Pulled distributor out and found that the gears were ground off!! Not sure whats going on here. Any suggestions would really help.

Heres a picture.

 

So how is the distributor gear replaceable?? Surely you do not have to get a new distributor.

 

Love your 4 runner and your buildup thread man! i dont know much about the inside of engines but that looks like a pretty serious problem with the distributer, sorry i know im not much help, lol but keep up the good work hope you can get it runnin soon