**PLEASE READ THIS AND THE COMMENT WE PINNED**
This video is Part 1 or a 4 part video series showing you how to swap out the 3.4 liter V6 motor out of your 3rd Gen 4runner, 1st Gen Tacoma, Older Tundra or T100. In this Part, we walk you through the steps of removing the old motor. In Part 2, we show you how to strip down the old motor of the parts you’ll need to swap over to the new motor. In Part 3, we install all the necessary old parts and some new parts onto the new motor. In Part 4, we show you how to install the new engine.
The vehicle we performed this job on is a 1997 4runner. If you have one of the earlier model 3rd Gen 4runners or earlier model 1st Gen Tacomas, T100, or older Tundra, your engine and engine compartment will pretty much look identical to the one we’re working on. If you have one of the newer model 3rd Gen 4runners 2001 and 2002, or one of the newer 1st Gen Tacomas 2001 – 2005, you will notice slight differences. One is the throttle body design was changed and you will only have one cable attached to it, the throttle cable. The Evap canister on the 01 and 02 4runners isn’t in the engine compartment, it’s under the vehicle near the spare tire. Another difference you might see is in regards to the heater hoses. Rey’s rig has the rear heater option but your rig might not have it. So, if you have the rear heater option, your heater hose routing will look identical. If you don’t have a rear heater, you will notice less hoses to deal with.
There’s different ways to go about doing this job. We decided to follow the Toyota Factory Service Manual’s suggestion of 1st removing the transmission and transfer case out of the way. Some people decide to keep the transmission and transfer case bolted to the frame cross member. We thought it would be easier to mate up the transmission to the engine using a transmission jack as opposed to trying to mate up the engine to the transmission with the engine suspended on an engine hoist. We don’t show the necessary steps to pull the trans and transfer case because we already show that in two different video series, our Automatic Transmission Replacement Series and our Clutch Replacement Series (If you have a manual transmission). These series will give you all the information you need to either pull the transmission and transfer case out of the way like we did, or give you the information you need to know on how to separate the engine from the transmission if you’re going to keep the transmission and transfer case in place on the frame. Here’s links to those video series:
Auto Trans Replacement https://youtu.be/oZDSjlxl2Q4
Clutch Replacement https://youtu.be/5PJPZ5-AK-I
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**TOOLS USED**
In a comment we pinned (1st comment listed in video), we provide a comprehensive list of all the tools we used while performing this job.
**PARTS LIST**
In this Google Doc, we provide a comprehensive list of the parts we replaced while performing this job. You won’t necessarily need to replace all the parts that we did but we wanted you to have the part numbers in case you wanted to replace some of them.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnQpyP-n6FQfHILwY2yfPvgDxdnGK8N-ZLHr-Tg937A/edit?usp=sharing
**TORQUE VALUES**
In this Google Doc, we provide you with a comprehensive list of all the torque values. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ilG5oyj2yl69gKfHx_f_H7oPxgF2A6LSzJUvIF3l_gQ/edit?usp=sharing
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*TOOLS USED*
**If you don't see a tool you need listed below, here's a master copy of Timmy's suggested tools:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TV08fumiXvyrb6yBMPl0gsp7UlcQEa9lHtqFNiZWOVI/edit?usp=sharing
Harbor Freight 2 Ton Foldable Shop Crane (Engine Hoist)
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-69514.html
Harbor Freight 2000 LB Capacity Foldable Engine Stand
https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lbs-capacity-foldable-engine-stand-69522.html
6 Ton Jack Stands https://amzn.to/2MM91w6
Stubby 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet https://amzn.to/2upFKNN
1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set https://amzn.to/2ql8nNA
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3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set https://amzn.to/32WIh0M
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1/2” Drive 6 Point Standard Metric Socket Set https://amzn.to/35dKQwW
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18 Quart Food Storage Container https://amzn.to/2Bm3q9X
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Milwaukee M12 3/8 Cordless Extended Reach Ratchet https://amzn.to/3kOsUS6
Milwaukee M12 Batteries (2 Pack) https://amzn.to/2uoQlZs
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Mayhew 5 Piece Prybar Set https://amzn.to/2Ob8THw
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Butane Torch https://amzn.to/2L0IeuR
Mapp Gas https://amzn.to/34nVnG8
Thread Restorer Kit https://amzn.to/33HdFRo
*Brake Cleaner https://amzn.to/2KuJ6Yw
Small Wire Brush https://amzn.to/34GVnB5
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OTC 4518 Puller Set https://amzn.to/2J68BOT
26mm Crowsfoot Wrench (for oil pressure sensor) https://amzn.to/3echUvj
26mm Deep Impact Socket (option for oil pressure sensor) https://amzn.to/3oMmzZy
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27mm Deep Impact Socket (might work for knock sensors or maybe an oil pressure sensor) https://amzn.to/34KBUSB
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Nice! Thanks
Best v6 ever made
C'mon Timmy you do an engine replacement but no head gasket what's the go I need you
Beautiful work! I cant do this myself but I have someone whos going to do the work for me. I hope he doesn't get offended when i inform him of thus video! I have 2 questions I hope you can answer about my 97 4runner 282,000 miles blown head gasket.
– is it sensible to replace the head gaskets on a engine with this many miles? Or should the engine be swapped?
-if i swap the engine, is a JDM or crate/remanufactured recommended? Unfortunately I cant afford the engine from YOTA1.
-your video and expertise is greatly appreciated!
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THANK YOU SIR!!!
HELP YOTA PEOPLE HELP PLEASE READ AND REPLY PLEASE!!! My 2000 4runner engine made it to 260k. I Just ordered a jdm 3.4 5vzfe engine for it. Got it delivered to the mechanic shop Monday. He calls today.. Says the oil pan is different and he's not sure if it'll work? Asked if there was a difference between the 2×4 and 4×4. What the heck does that have to do with the engine? Said the oil dipstick is in a different place so wouldn't they just be able to swap my engine's oil pan with the JDM 3.4 5VZFE I just bought? Then something about the exhaust would need changed!?!?! Like I'm freaking out. I dropped 2k on this JDM Engine from FLORIDA and live in OKLAHOMA. I am supposed to meet the mechanic at his shop at 8am in the morning and he's going to show me what he's talking about. I'm again freaking out. Does anyone know if all is good and he's just going to need to use my old engines oil pan and sump pump and he's over reacting…. or even clueless? What the ever loving shit have I gotten myself into. Help my fellow 3.4 yota people!!!!!!!!!
Cant wait to swap my motor! Buying a JDM motor with 80k for $1,300!
Hi i hv a question wen the inner timming gear on the crankshaft is not fully pushed till the pick up sensor is aligned straight wil the car start ?1??
Hey timmy, long story short. Shortly after replacing my timing belt and water pump, my shitbox started smoking white smoke. I did the leak down test and it happens to be cylinder 5 that gave way. I want your honest opinion. Im saving up for a 3.4 (low mileage) to replace mine and I saw this video. I want to know Is it worth every penny purchasing the rebuilt complete 3.4 from yota 1? IF you have to replace your engine, Would you go with a complete rebuilt 3.4 or search for a low mileage 3.4? Thanks Timmy!
Hi timmy I Luis from. LA. I started to unplug everything .my is toyota 4runner 97. This car have the conector axle diferencial? I can see it do you have any advise on line paid
1. This video is amazing.
2. I'm about to do this to my 2003 Tundra. It's just me, some tools, and the damn desert wind.
3. Would you say it's a worse idea to leave the transmission bolted in? Is there a reason not to do that? I'm asking because working by myself and first time I need to make it easier where I can.
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Tim, I wanted to fill you with some information about the T100 swap.
I have everything swapped over from the 4 runner engine. Your guide is flawless.
Differences for the T100, and more specifically a 4 runner motor is that the dipstick predrilled hole is in a difference location.
The old motor in my T100 was a 4wd version, same motor, but the stick goes on the side, and not the front. No hole to swap places either. So when you switch pans, the dipstick won’t fit all the way in the front. And you gotta reuse the sump pump from the old engine, also cut the dipstick too so it will seat.
This worked amazing for the T100, thank you for the guide. Mines a 95 and so it’s OBD1 so swap over the sensors and your gold.
Thank you ray for making it happen as well. Cheers!
Do you have experience removing/installing a 4.0 V6 from a Tacoma or Tundra?
Timmy I also have a 1997 4Runner that burns 1 cup of coolant every 24 miles. Want to make another video? Dig your channel.
I have a question. I gonna buy a engine Japanese for my toyota 4runner 97. But I need to know if I need.to change something before to put on truck like time chain o something else
Thank you for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just took my 02 3.4 out in 12 hours. I did it the hard way and left the trans in. Flex plate exploded, fun times.
Have you ever done an oil pan replacement? and if so is there a video to it Thanks I love your videos they are so detail and help me so much to work on my 4 runner