3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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It's very easy, and honestly you don't even need a reference. I know I sound crazy...but it's only a couple bolts holding that thing in there.
It seems like a big big task but you just need to get in there and get it done.
The way I've found easiest is to remove the hood and pull the engine and transmission out from the top. Then separate the transmission in your garage, where you can keep track of bolts and pieces. This way you can also clean up some things as well, then put the new engine on the transmission, hoist it back up and pop it back in.
Should be a nice little weekend project for you!
But if you need a reference, you can pick up a Haynes or Chilton manual from Advance or AutoZone. If you run into troubles, PM me, I've taken the engine out once or twice
Umm, how much experience do you have with such things as engine changes? Lots, a bit, none? How tough this engine swap would be, would be directly related to your exististing knowledge and experience. it might be a weekend project for a few non-prof, mechanics out here, but cars nowadays have alot of stuff that alot older cars didn't too cover off. Room and access to stuff will be relatively OK on a 4cyl. swap, but be sure do do all your homework first.
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Umm, how much experience do you have with such things as engine changes? Lots, a bit, none? How tough this engine swap would be, would be directly related to your exististing knowledge and experience. it might be a weekend project for a few non-prof, mechanics out here, but cars nowadays have alot of stuff that alot older cars didn't too cover off. Room and access to stuff will be relatively OK on a 4cyl. swap, but be sure do do all your homework first.
Are you referring to me or the original poster?
Personally, I've taken the 5SFE out of a 97 Camry more times than I can count (>6) for various reasons. The first time took me about 2 hours to remove the engine. That was without any manual or references or instructions. I just unbolted what I saw and pulled the engine out and unbolted what was left. The most recent time took me only 30 minutes. I had the engine back in under 20 minutes.
This was also done in my driveway with hand tools, no air, and in gravel, dirt, mud, rain and snow, with no prior experience with engine changes. Check out my cardomain or ask some of the members around here, they'll back me up.
It's my belief that it all comes down to nuts and bolts. Everything you see, you unbolt. It's a very simple process. Just don't forget where it all goes!
Personally, I've taken the 5SFE out of a 97 Camry more times than I can count (>6) for various reasons. The first time took me about 2 hours to remove the engine. That was without any manual or references or instructions. I just unbolted what I saw and pulled the engine out and unbolted what was left. The most recent time took me only 30 minutes. I had the engine back in under 20 minutes.
This was also done in my driveway with hand tools, no air, and in gravel, dirt, mud, rain and snow, with no prior experience with engine changes. Check out my cardomain or ask some of the members around here, they'll back me up.
Sorry Chris.
I was definitlely reffering to the OP. I've done 5 engine changes myself, but none have been on cars newer than my 89' Mazda. It all looks so simple until its you doing it, and stuff happens along the way.. etc. Some kind of experience definitely helps.
It's my belief that it all comes down to nuts and bolts. Everything you see, you unbolt. It's a very simple process. Just don't forget where it all goes!
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93' LE V-6, 303K Km., fully optioned including Leather Interior. ES300 rear discs, twin piston front calipers, Depo Chromes with HID projectors, 17" OZ' summer's, 96 corner lights, MAF, timing, exhaust and intake mods, 2001 Toyota/JBL sound, + more and always more coming.
Ive done my share of work on cars and trucks just never pulled anengine before. Have a mechanic that will do it for $500.00 just wondering ifi could save the money and do it myself.
Thanks for the replies
You can definitely save yourself $500 and do it yourself. The 5SFE is super easy on the 4th gen. Tons of work room.
Like I said, PM me if you need more details or anything but really...
-remove the hood
-drain fluids
-remove radiator, battery, cruise control, alternator, power steering pump, intake, heater hoses, any grounding straps/wires/hoses
-remove the front wheels, and take the axles out (hubs do NOT need to be removed, just pushed out of the way)
-remove the torque strut, and loosen the two engine mounts
-support the engine from the top with a hoist, then remove the transmission mount
-disconnect wiring harness at the ECU and pull through the fire wall
then jack it up! I might have missed some steps here, but that's essentially the process. As stated earlier, it's really not as bad of a job as it sounds. The hardest part is removing the axles. The rest just takes time and patience and the right combination of tools!
Thanks to What-o-Zone and CrapOReilly parts I have had the privilege of replacing my axles atleast 6 times in the past year for both sides combined.
Last seen I've pulled out driver side axle under 1 and 1/2 hour from jacking up all the way to replacing the new axle in
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