new member..any tips?

[mattj21]

hey yall, im new here comming from richmond va. I just traded my dirtbike for an 89 4runner sr5. It has an engine but doesnt work and it came with another engine from a 2nd gen that does run. Unfortunately i have to swap the two, but i guess for a dirtbike it's worth it. Anyways just wanted to see if anyone here has any good tips before i do this surgery and if anyone in the richmond area wants to come and help me out on this.

 

[cometobanks]

Love to help.but.... Remove your front clip. It will make your enginectomy much smoother.

 

[Nervo19]

Can't help you because I don't know what I'm doing. I live in R'mond too and just wanted to say Hi. I'm looking for a 1st gen but not looking for a big project like you have. If you need parts Chesterfield Auto Parts lists 1 junk 1st gen 4runner in its pick n' pull inventory. Also there's a Toyota junk yard on 460 East between Zuni and Ivor (near Suffolk). Don't know the name of the yard but I pass it every weekend on my way to the beach. He has at least two 1st gen 4runners that I can see from the road. What color is your 4runner? Any pics? Good luck!

 

[mattj21]

oh really were in richmond are you located? I saw an 89 on craigslist for 1500 it runs and everything not sure of exact conditions. I will put some pictures up shortly its baby blue and white, i wanna paint it but im not sure if the wallet can support everything.

 

[turboSR5]

What motor are you swapping? 3vz (V6) for 3vz or 22RE to 22RE? Or 22RE to 3vz?

 

[mattj21]

3vz to 3vz(v6)