Recent content by bam20

Update in case anyone in similar situation and can benefit. Bought a supposedly low mileage used motor from Japan. It arrived and the engine was a mess..whoever drove it never changed the oil. Company shipped me another one and I made sure they took off the valves to make sure it was clean...

Thanks guys just ordered the motor hopefully I'll get a good one w/ no issues. Figure I will do some more upgrading while I'm at it. Tundra brake upgrade, Addco sway bars, and new shocks / springs. Seems like best bang for your buck upgrades. What do you guys suggest for stock height shock /...

Ya just feel stupid in my case replacing a motor that runs fine. Do you guys know of a way I can get the car to pass smog w/o going down this route?

Thanks for the advice guys. Think I'm going with installing a used motor. What would you consider a fair price for labor for the replacement?

Cool thanks guys. $1500 just seems like a lot for a valve job but oh well.

P0303 is the code. Misfire in cylinder 3 and they said it was a burnt valve.

Hi guys I have a 2001 T4R w/ 208K miles. About 25k miles ago CEL came on and had it checked out. Low compression in 3rd cylinder and a camera determined it was a burnt valve. A valve job was recommended but the car has driven just fine. I need to have car smogged and can't w/ the CEL on or I...