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Old 07-10-2006, 09:34 AM   #1 (permalink)
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3sfe engine help

could anybody tell me how i would know if i had a 6 bolt or 8 bolt motor. i need to know this so i when i go buy my new motor this week so that i can get the right one
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Old 07-10-2006, 04:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
3s-gte in a Camry?!?
 
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the switchover happened in late '89 (production for early '90 model year cars) for the 3s-fe. If you have an '88 (assumed from your name) then you have a 6-bolt.

You could have easily solved this by calling your local Toyota parts department too.

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OK, I've gotta ask... 6 or 8 bolts from what to what?

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OK, I've gotta ask... 6 or 8 bolts from what to what?

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Crank to flywheel.
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thanks for clearing that up for me
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