Recent content by cgdion

Finally have my 4runner back and it's running like brand new! I'm glad I went with the LKQ motor with the warranty now. Thanks for your input everyone!

Following up, After talking with my lawyer he basically told me to take the money and run as Louisiana is an AS IS state :gun6: Unless there is a way i can prove negligence on their part i'm screwed. So, in the mean time, i'm going to go ahead and have the work done.

Hey Justin, Gulfport, huh? I'm from Ocean Springs originally :pimp: I bought it at Premier Honda in New Orleans East not even 30 days ago. AVOID THIS DEALERSHIP PLEASE GOD. The quote i got from the shop (hypothetically) is all inclusive of the work necessary for the complete engine swap...

I bought it through a Honda dealership who gave me all kinds of verbal assurance that i was getting a DEAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! But yeah i'm in the process of working with the legal aid offered through my school to get them to take it back rather then deal with small claims. I got this quote merely...

I posted a picture of my bent camshaft the other day on my 2000 4runner. I literally just got this car not even a month ago and am now dealing with getting an engine swapped in (unless i'm able to get the dealership to take it back :violin: ) and i got this quote. Lemme know what y'all think!

After getting it towed to the shop the only thing the mechanic had to say was "Dios Mios" immediately after popping the hood. Great.. I just bought this truck from a dealership and stupidly figured they would of at least inspected it before selling it! Anyways, i'm in the process of trying to...

Hey all, I'm thinking of going with a JDM motor to swap out for my currently blown one. I'm looking at getting one that i'm not certain the year of and was wondering if there is any real differences between the years that could make installation a pain in the ass? I'm having a mechanic do the...

Does this seem like a legitimate option for a replacement? 95 04 Toyota Tacoma 5VZFE Engine T100 4 Runner Tundra 3 4L V6 4x2 4x4 JDM 5VZ FE | eBay They seem to have good reviews :rolleyes:

HA! Thanks for the quick response, ya'll. It would be a relief if the motor is salvageable. As for the cause i had noticed a day prior that the oil light indicator was flashing intermittently and immediately pulled over to check the level. It was fine but i was still suspicious and decided to...

I posted a question the other day about about my broken harmonic balancer that i think resulted from a loss of oil pressure. I've added a picture to maybe stir up some insight from you more inclined individuals :hatsoff: I'm wondering if the motor is totaled what would be a good option for...

Hey all, I just bought a 2000 4runner with 108k miles on it in what appeared to be great shape. Previous owner had records for all maintenance done by certified Toyota and timing belt was changed at 70k miles. Anyways my problem is that today i was driving when all of a sudden the oil light...