06-13-2013, 12:23 PM
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scrap, rebuild, or new motor?
I have the opportunity to purchase a 1993 toyota 4runner for about $300 dollars.
The good about it:
Straight, clean exterior, clean interior, no rips or tears in seats, one small dash crack. 4 wheel drive, v6
The bad: engine knock due to owners inability to put oil in it, automatic transmission, (maybe thats just bad to me) and 280k miles.
So I am trying to figure out whether this is a good buy, its a friend of mine, she didn't put oil in it and now the engine knocks pretty bad, so she parked it and got a new car.
I am thinking it would bring a small profit if I can get it fixed as the motor seems to be the only thing wrong with it. My best mates dad will be fronting the capital.
Here are my main questions.
1.) Is it better to rebuild or buy a new/rebuilt motor? i've read a few threads with links to a site where they rebuild motors and 3.0 v6 I think they sell for 1200 if i'm correct, I need to look again.
2.) How hard is it to pull a motor on these 4runners? (I've done, timing belts, oil pans, and just about everything else short of pulling the motor in my BMW and subaru. I have hoist, and all the other tools I should need) Helpful links would be great to build threads, or how to's and what not.
3.) What is the value of the truck after its done? I don't want to do it if in the end I'm going to sell it for a loss. I've looked on craigslist and comparable trucks in my area are for sale for about 4k. But again, asking price isn't selling price.
4.) do you have any helpful links or searches I should do to gain the knowledge I need before tackling this project?
I appreciate it and I can elaborate on any details that may be needed.
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06-13-2013, 12:37 PM
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Rebuilt motor is in the $750 to $1250 range. If you do all the labor your self you may be able to make $500 or more as long as everything goes to plan. With 280k miles you may get $2000-$3000 is going price here in washington.
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06-13-2013, 12:39 PM
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Rebuilt motor is in the $750 to $1250 range. If you do all the labor your self you may be able to make $500 or so bucks. With 280k miles you may get $2000-$3000 is going price here in washington.
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You're saying a rebuilt motor? or rebuilding the motor? I can do all the labor myself.
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06-13-2013, 01:19 PM
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Already rebuilt motor. Their is always odds and ends you have end up needing to buy.
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06-13-2013, 01:51 PM
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Buy it, if u don't wanna rebuild then scrap it and make $50 profit
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06-13-2013, 01:55 PM
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Buy it, if u don't wanna rebuild then scrap it and make $50 profit
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Yeah, That's what I figured. I found a cool website that just sells toyota motors but I can't find it now.
Should i put a v6 back in or the 4 banger?
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06-13-2013, 02:13 PM
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4cyl is way more popular.
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06-13-2013, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 4runnerBrett
4cyl is way more popular.
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I just don't know which is going to be more cost affective. Since I already have a 3.0 I think that its going to be cheaper in the long run to stick with it, as I'll have all the accessories for it.
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06-13-2013, 03:14 PM
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3.0 would be the way I would go.
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06-13-2013, 05:07 PM
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You can source a 3.0 easily. Just throw a junkyard motor in there
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06-13-2013, 06:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Driftinfc
You can source a 3.0 easily. Just throw a junkyard motor in there
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Not a bad idea. Although, then I would feel the need to go through that motor before I put it in so I don't have to pull it out when it turns out to have a bad bearing.
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06-13-2013, 09:04 PM
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How much would u pay for a base motor to rebuild?? Throw in a little more and take a chance with the junkyard motor. What harm could that do? I flip cars all the time on clist and that approach hasn't failed me yet
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06-13-2013, 09:48 PM
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save yourself the trouble and throw a 3.4L in it.
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06-13-2013, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
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save yourself the trouble and throw a 3.4l in it.
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06-14-2013, 02:39 AM
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Converting a 3.0 vehicle to a 4cyl seems pointless due to the amount of work. Might as well throw a 3.4 in it like suggested if you are to engine swap.
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