Recent content by beezee

Well..I'm up and running. Thanks to all who chimed in. Still have the original motor that I will rebuild in the future. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Engine is in and it started at the first turn of the key. I let it idle while I checked for oil and coolant leaks. No leaks, I'm a happy camper so far. Put it in drive and no power. Remembered I didn't hookup my drive shaft so I put it in 4wd and it moved. Sweet. I put it in park and heard a...

Got it sorted. Had to drop the drive shafts. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

So I dropped the engine in but where the bolts go do not line up. Then I realized the transmission assembly is canted. It's not as simple as trying to turn it back to the normal orientation. Any ideas? Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Yes, it is.The bonus for me is I got to see the Tacoma in running condition plus I got a one year warranty on the engine. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Has anyone see this before? Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

LOL...Well... With the engine core at $150 I might keep the darn thing. '08 Taco engine comes with 1 yr warranty vs 90 day warranty on the 07 4runner. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

So, I am going to scrap rebuilding this engine since I do not have unlimited funds. I also shared the photos of the carnage above with a tech at Toyota who confirmed the block is toast. The machine shop quoted me $1800 in labor only for the heads and block work, no parts included. I have two...

I bought the vehicle knowing it had engine knock. Im guessing bad/improper maintenance had a lot to do with it and most likely started with a blown headgasket. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

3k on a rebuild. Time wise....3-4 hours every evening until it's done. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Nevermind. After reading this thread, it's probably more headache than it's worth. Quick question on an engine swap. - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Someone local to me said he has an 08 engine for $3200. What do you guys think? He'll give me the mileage tomorrow. bz Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

I was not expecting to see that much damage and got completely discouraged trying to continue the rebuild process. I wasn't even able to get the crank out of the block. The block, heads, cams, pistons, connecting rods, caps, bearings are at a machine shop and they will let me know what's...

Drcoffee, I do get the point you are trying to make but I need the challenge and with the help of this forum, it can be done. I really hope I can avoid the grenade part though. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Thanks man. Learning a lot along the way labeling everything I can. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk