First of all, let me explain why we have done that.. My engine had ~320000km, I had overheating problems and changed the thermostat + rad and it didn't fixed the problem.. when I went to get the timing belt + water pump changed, the engine overheated too much by accident and the gaskets died and everything..
After a little diagnostig at the toyota dealer, the pistons rings and MANY gaskets had to be changed.. (On a 320000km engine ?!! No way!!)
So, we went to nagano (
www.naganojapanese.com) and I got a new 3vzfe for 600$ (no taxes) with less than 100000km on it
the thing started, I was able to get a garage to do the job and Ben-RR was okay to help me with that
I want to do a special thanks for Ben-RR girlfriend who really understood the situation and let Ben-RR work with me 'til 5am yesterday and 7am this morning.
The swap went very well, we had no troubles at all.. Not even a check engine light even if the intake is different (no EGR)
We also removed the A/C because it was not working since last year and I don't need that..
So, here are some pics of the work, I know that some people here are interrested
The BEFORE installation (sorry for the quality, taked with my cell phone)
The engine with a lot of stuff removed and 'nearly' ready to be removed from there
Engine being removed !
Engine removed !
You know "HP" this is "moxP" (not mox peeing :P)
The Big hole under the hood
Ben-RR working on the engine javascript
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The old shit DOMINATED !
Complete harness
New engine ready for the transplant
Ben-RR requesting some help
Final picture of the job, the engine all cleaned and ready for the first start
Ben-RR, riding my toy
And a teaser pict for the upcoming project
(3vzfe turbo by Ben-RR)
Welcome back Terry. I can't wait to see how this goes.
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