5vzfe rebuild process/reccommendations

[zgensler31]

And he just sent me a video of it starting up and running. Ill try to post it up.

That should take you to the video.

 

[zgensler31]

Bump?

 

[agloukhoff]

For $300, I'd give it a shot. Even if it dies in a year, it's still not a bad deal assuming you reuse your existing TB/WP. You will probably need a new WP gasket though.

 

[brian2sun]

I'd go for it.

 

[zgensler31]

So you think its worth picking it up? Anything I should listen/look for when I get it.

 

[brian2sun]

For $300, if you don't use it, you can always sell it and at least get your money back (probably make money). Since it's still in the truck and the guy says it runs, I'd definitely listen to it, rev it up and make sure it doesn't have any weird knocks or ticks (besides the normal Toyota "sewing machine" sound that the engine makes). I'd make sure that price includes him pulling it out of his truck too.

 

[zgensler31]

Alright. Thanks Brian. I will definitely listen to it. And will make sure of the price,

 

[DudeMan]

You could always pick up the used motor and replace the head gasket, tb, and wp while it is out of the vehicle - much easier that way.

That could really extend it's life, although not sure its worth it to you at this point.

Good luck - keep us posted on the progress!

 

[TFRnoob]

:lookout:

So what was the outcome of this???

Did the $300 include removal of the tacoma engine?