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they say 27,000 miles and to ignore the last 4 or so pictures,they were put there by mistake, and it came out of a rolled truck. they also completely ignored my inquiry about a money plus shipping back garantee that it is in fact in good working condition.

so, how many miles? anyone wanna guess. thats damn cheap.....if you could get a warranty it might be worth it, but what about the miles?

 

I would avoid it. Most people dont think to turn off the engine proceeding the first few moments after a roll. And remember, an upsidedown engine is an oil-starved engine. It could have a huge amount of unseen wear.

My .02

 

maybe youll like this one. its out of a '99, the tranny is a 5spd. overpriced imho, but that looks closer to 27k.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2422918083

 

If I had 2500 plus shipping right now, that puppy would be in my garage! Only thing is, they don't specify if the gearbox and the tcase come with.

 

i told you its a '99 5spd, but sorry i didnt ask about the t-case. you know you want it, just buy it

 

New block from toyota is $2500. Why would you pay 2500 for a used one?

BTW, I got my 3.4l w/ 55k for 1500 off car-parts.com . They can be had for under 1200, but probably not in your neighborhood.

 

i cant even print how dirt cheap i got mine complete with 5k


edit:take payments on the runner?

 

uh, because it's complete not just the block and it has a 5 speed tranny, gearbox, and tcase attached to it. add all that up and it's alot more than 2500. it would be a complete drop in replace for my '98 that's got over 100k on it.

 

I know it's from a '99, means it would fit in mine. I could 'just buy it' but then I think, with 2500 I could regear front and rear and add arb air lockers front and rear, and do the manual hub conversion. just can't justify that trade off. not with only 100k on my engine.

 

:pat: I should probably look at the pictures of it before I reply I guess that is a pretty damn good deal then...Anyone wanna buy this and do a auto to manual conversion??

 

I wonder if they would just sell the engine for really cheap, then I could just drop it in since mine already is a 5 shpeed.

 

Dang that's tempting! I am going to start shopping for one once I get back stateside. Still think that would be the ultimate mod!

 

dont even want to humor me on the payment plan for your 4runner poboy?

my buddy (who is also a master toyota mechanic with his own shop) just sold a 5spd and transfer from a 99 4runner for $600, plus i dont think theyll get $2500, so after its over they might take some offers.......big money.

 

Thats an automatic transmission in the pictures isn't it?

 

Haha...I missed that! Actually, I'll entertain a payment plan option...but it wont be 0% interest. Im also pretty good at repo-ing cars...so make sure you pay me on time (I'll have a grace period of course).

Just took out my cargo box BTW. Got another 1.5+ inches in the rear. Just gotta crank up the Downey's in front to match it...Im seeing 305's in its future.

 

What? no. it's a 5speed.

 

I still think its an auto. Just checked under my wifes 98 and thats the trans in hers. There is no "stick" on the transmission pictured. The rear one is the transfer case 4X4 shifter location. My 5 speed Tacoma had ribs all over the transmission and no black pan on the bottom. No ribs, no shifter and black pan =automatic.

 

You guys have more faith than I do. I just don't know how you can consider even buying a mechanical device online without seeing it or touching it. Buyer beware! Im not saying that I wouldn't buy a used one, I would, especially with the pay I get these days. Anyhow if someone gets it, good luck with it.

Todd

 

ok man, just took another look. I agree with you. the tranny pan gives it away. I think the guy told its2slo wrong.

 

I definately would have a buddy go check it out before I decided on it, I don't think any of us here are dumb enough just to enter our c-card number blindly on any used mech device.