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Should I rebuild or get a used engine, 2RZ-FE?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacorocker, Dec 21, 2016.

  1. Dec 21, 2016 at 1:26 AM
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    tacorocker

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    Had my truck for 16 years but I think the engine is dying with 240k miles. Hard start, rough idle, etc. Should I rebuild or get a used engine?

    Where is the best place to get a used engine in Socal area? I'm in Corona, CA. In any case, I will not be doing the work myself. Cost of rebuild? Cost of used engine?
     
  2. Dec 21, 2016 at 1:44 AM
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    Caligula

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    If you are doing regular maintenance, 240k is not very high mileage to need a replacement.
     
  3. Dec 21, 2016 at 6:05 AM
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    Bxnanaz

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    Hard starts and rough idle don't mean the engine needs replacing...
     
  4. Dec 21, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Pumpman

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    Compression test can tell you a lot i open these engines with over 200 and they still have crosshatch marks in cylinders , could be just a headgaskets ,burnt valve or need a cam all a lot easier and cheaper than an engine
     
  5. Dec 21, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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    Bxnanaz

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    Heck it could be a bad spark plug, clogged fuel filter, weak fuel pump... it could be anything.
     

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