Reliability of 2.7 Tacoma

I love how all these people chime "Whelp, my truck has 65,000 miles on it so I know my 4.0 is reliable!" lol. It's not about your individual truck. It's about macro trends. There is probably someone out there with a Chevy Aveo that has 300,000 miles on it, but as a macro trend, those cars were shit.

 

Nail meet hammer. If this 2.7 L didn't have an oil change for 30K because the boss was too busy then it won't matter what the trends are for the rest of the 2.7 L's on the road. Also, sadly, no mechanic is going to notice this in his inspection.

 

While that may be true, I see nothing wrong with someone sharing their own personal experience. At least there is something to be said for someone having actual experience with a vehicle, compared to someone just giving an opinion based on who knows what (something other than first-hand experience).

 

Nothing wrong with sharing personal experiences. Just saying some people refuse to believe macro trends are true because their truck (or that of someone they know) is a statistical outlier. I am sure there are some people who had very bad luck with low-mileage Tacomas. In the grand scheme of things, Tacomas are still very reliable trucks.

 

Absolutely. I agree with you.

 

im at about 92k miles on my 2.7 and my serp belt chirps when you shut the engine off, otherwise it has been a beast. 2.4, 2.7, and 3.5 are god tier engines as far as reliability. owned a 2.4 with 320k miles and a 3.4 at 340k miles. both running great.

 

Toyota automatics are plenty stout provided they have been serviced properly too. I've had a few of them well over 200k that still shifted perfect.

 

The 3.4 for the gen 1 was a great motor. I think that was the first V6 done right in the Tacoma. Of course it was not a power house (but who buys Tacomas for class-leading power?), but it had solid low-end torque and very reliable. I miss my gen 1 in my profile pic.

 

I went to check the truck out and can't believe how much rust under the frame and around the motor area. Basically, I was able to scrap with my finger and the first coat came loose. I didn't buy the truck .

 

Bummer. You'll find something that works for you, eventually. Good luck with the search.

 

I made a post asking people "Those who got stranded by their 2.7, what went wrong?" Nobody had a first hand account. I literally haven't been able to find somebody who's 2.7L failed on them.

They are beasts. I bought one with 130k miles without thinking twice and intend to daily drive it for many years.

 

I have 1st gen 2.7L (3rz-fe) which is very similar to the late model 2.7L (2tr-fe). The only difference is the variable valve timing to meet emissions constraints. Mine has not had an easy life on or offroad and is still strong as ever at 204,000 miles. These motors are both very close cousins to the legendary 22re. The 2.7L (3rz-fe) is a a stroker version of the very reliable 2.4L (2rz-fe) which isnt identical to the 22re but is close aside from the 8 valve 16 valve difference. Great motors and last forever with proper upkeep. I have had to do very little to keep mine running strong. also just for a fun youtube hunt there is a celica running a 2rz-fe in a dragster running if i recall correctly in the 6's on the 1/4 mile strip

 

Had a antifreeze leak on my 05 with 100K miles on it and found it was a plastic heater bypass tube. To get to it you have to remove the intake manifold 3 hour job! Replaced it with Toyota $80 medal heater bypass pipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PugH0wLf5U

 

Not looking forward to this

 

It's not really that bad just wished I also replaced the intake manifold gasket at the same time. Somehow mark your pipes with tape or different color tie wraps. You also need 18 to 24 inch extension bar to reach through the fender well to get to the bottom two intake manifold bolts. Saran Wrap will hold nut/bolts in the socket when you go to screw the bolt/nuts back in place. Also have a magnet on hand for dropped nut/bolts.

 

Was the leak visible before you replace it or just did from other recommendations?

 

You'll make the check out to the company and have a bill of sale. Moreover, you are smart to want to see proof he is an owner with authority to transfer assets under name of company.

 

There was a puddle of antifreeze on the driverside where the A/C unit is. I opened the radiator saw no fluid, so I went online and found people talking about the plastic by-pass tube. So I bought one and installed it, you can't actually see where the leak is in the pipe, for all the other engine stuff! If you go to feel around for the leak the plastic is so weak, mine broke into two pieces when I tried to removed it. Thermostat is right next to pipe flange, you'll see it when you remove the intake manifold
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When you pull off the intake you will see this except the pipe is black plastic instead of the shiny metal one in the picture that is the replacement.