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Just wanted to check in. I know this post is old. 293k and this JDM motor is still smooth

the slow 2nd to 3rd shift was more of a hangs in 2nd gear for 6-8 city blocks before shifting to 3rd type of hang. not sure if thats normal

Laugh with me on this one folks... Long story short... i swapped the transmission chasing a failing plug wire. Backstory: 1998 4Runner Limited 3.4, auto, 2wd, 301K We have owned the car since 208K and had only done the maint required to keep it on the road. New shocks, some bushings, oil...

10,000+ mile update I had clocked just over 10K on this motor before deciding to take my rig on a 2300mi road trip to Aspen, Co from San Diego. from sea level all the way up to 8K feet this lil motor performed flawlessly, though it was admittedly weaker at higher altitudes Trecked through...

Just checking in 1,500mile update. Hasnt skipped a beat. fires right up cold or hot, doesnt do anything funny, doesnt leak, no funny noises. i'm more than pleased figured id toss up a couple pics of what i found in th oil pan of the US motor with 208K when i pulled it mmmm rod bushings...

my '01 on the left and my Lady's '98 on the right just clocked 250miles since completing the swap. things ive noticed: this motor has lots more bottom end torque than the other motor or the motor in my '98 (290K). the transmission is quick to shift to overdrive and stay there. will pull...

i know this is a very old thread, but i wanted to finish it up this ended up being a failed rear axle seal the fluid leaking was gear oil. to fix, a new rotor and pads were procured, all brake components were removed and cleaned, axle was removed and seal was pulled new seal, new bearing...

Junk yard came through. Guy happened to know exactly what i was looking for and dug it out of a destroyed '97 that was full of intakes, throttle bodies, and plenums. in and out in 5min Got in the 'zone on the way home and got the small hose i needed. all back together and back on the road...

Well.... minor issue last night turned into a little bigger one. one of the hoses that runs from the motors coolant output at the back of the intake manifold to the throttle body split and began leaking coolant. no biggie. called a buddy to come help me out, but got impatient and began...

first 20 miles clocked without issue. not so much as a drip of any fluid out of place. cross my fingers it stays that way. :couch2: i'll scope out the So Cal section and see when local meet ups happen. If im goin to Anza Borrego though, I'm bringing my wheeler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rk0tKtiVic guy spends most of the vid showing how he made his little hose tool, but you get the idea. my setup was a bit messier, but it got the job done. he also suggests back flushing. i didnt do that.

I feel very fortunate that all worked out as smoothly as it did. there was a day or two i was afraid it may be the head gasket. what is this meet up? what activities go on? could be fun! i can bring this 01 ive been working and my lady can bring her 98 "urban derby" car. Shes run that car into...

i was very surprised how long it took the white smoke to stop. really had a bunch of nasties in there. it took a 2 mile trip to the gas station and about 30 minutes of idling in place to completely lose all the smoke.

Happy to report that all issues are resolved, smoke is gone, and its running like a swiss watch. No leaks, no funny noises, no codes. just a nice smooth quiet motor. pulled injectors earlier today and began cleaning them based on process i saw in a youtube video. series of smaller hoses stuffed...

Old motor to new: oil cooler relocated oil filter oil pan oil pickup PS pump bracket and ps pump AC bracket & ac pump Alt bracket & alternator fuel injectors fuel rail upper and lower intake plenum halves throttle body heater core hoses coil packs and wires exhaust headers fan clutch fan...