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 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
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09/12/11 09:27 AM
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well nightmare has happened.
timing belt finally went to %$^@ and well last i looked i saw white smoke coming out of the tailpipe.
i kinda knew i was just pressing my luck.
but being "in between jobs" i just couldnt afford a timing belt job (esimated at $1200... yikes) so i drove... added coolant (i also had water pipe issues also) and drove... added more coolant.
now tonite i was dead on the water. or more specifically, dead in the middle of an intersection. or close to it.
i contacted a place in oregon that does 3.4 swaps but quoted me around $4500 and over 3 weeks (or was that months).
i do have my other daily driver so that aint an issue so i can wait...
so if the head gasket blew... again and maybe killed the heads, is the 3.4 swap really better?
i'm reading sites with reman'ed 3vzes in the $1700 range. uninstalled.
so adding labor cost, a $2000 price vs a 3.4 swap for double... worth it?
leo d. 90 4runner, v6, auto, WCOR CitB kit, marlin duals, arb rear, tt front 4.88, blah, blah, blah... Pres. of TEAM IFS! and GETTING OFF 4WD Club member
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: ldivinag]
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09/12/11 02:20 PM
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For $4500 i'd get the 3.4 swap done, that's cheap. Cost me more than that do it myself with me doing the labour... oh and IT IS worth it...
89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: ldivinag]
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09/13/11 01:01 AM
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To add to Greg's bit, we also have a 3.0 to 3.4 swap written up here, along with a few folks here who've done this swap already, so it's not like the help isn't available. If you can find a complete donor rig for the swap, then it all starts with either a hood scoop or a 2" body lift. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: kewlynx]
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09/13/11 02:29 AM
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I do the swaps as well .. just did one .. (see post below)
4500.00 is not unreasonable , just be sure you know what is included .. IE: new clutch , timing belt , water pump, plugs , thermostat, hoses , oil pan , crossover , exhaust ect , ect ..
Last edited by CJM; 09/13/11 02:30 AM.
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: CJM]
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09/13/11 06:12 AM
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That sounds like Leo should meet you down in Sumas and hand over the keys for a couple weeks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: kewlynx]
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09/14/11 02:14 AM
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I could do that  .
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: kewlynx]
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09/14/11 11:07 AM
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That sounds like Leo should meet you down in Sumas and hand over the keys for a couple weeks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> What's a Sumas?
leo d. 90 4runner, v6, auto, WCOR CitB kit, marlin duals, arb rear, tt front 4.88, blah, blah, blah... Pres. of TEAM IFS! and GETTING OFF 4WD Club member
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: ldivinag]
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09/15/11 06:12 AM
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If you are going to pay for the work to be done, I would definitely go with the 3.4 for $4500 if that is a turn key swap.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: 3vze... swap another one in? or go 3.4...
[Re: ldivinag]
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09/15/11 06:38 AM
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Destination. Google baby <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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