my 93 4runner has 165,000 on it and I think it's finally had it. It lost all power and wont start, the 3rd cylinder spark plug is covered in oil and I dried it off and tried to resart it and it was covered agian. I mosst likely lost a piston ring or valve seal. I dont know whether to rebuild it, or swap, maybe a 4.3, I need some advice.

 

I'd swap in a 3.4 5VZFE, it'd be pretty straight forward, and a S/C could be fitted in the future.

I got a free ATK engine installed because a tire place ruined the old one, anyways, it was ~$4700 to have the new one installed at the dealer, with 3 yr unlimited mileage marranty.

 

Are you sure that's a straightforward swap? I thought you need a body lift etc.. to make it fit?

Warren

 

Pretty straight forward because it will mate up to existing trans, and uses motor mounts and oil pan and oil pickup tube from 3vze. I think I remember reading a lift being needed for clearance.

I still think it'd be easier than swapping to a non-toyota engine, agreed?

 

Yup

 

well don't feel bad man my 93 bit the dust at 220k back in june, got the 22R in it and just gona fine another one and just drop it in

 

It all depends on what engine/tranny he has now as to how straight forward it is. 3VZ to 5VZ is easier than 22re to 5VZ. Manual tranny easier than auto.

The good news is you're close to Mike @ ORS who can do either one:
http://www.offroadsolutions.com/technicalarticles.htm

Good luck.