@TonyN

[legendgamesmaster]

Hi Tony,

guess you are the guy to ask....

Mate of mine said that manufacturers have to keep a stock of engines for upto 10 years for vehicles they make, and thus I might be able to get a new toyota engine for the sub.

Any knowledge on this? If so, where does one source such a beast?

much appreciated

andy

[marky]

Andy you might get a short motor from TOYOTA @ a price

[BUSHWHACKER]

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[legendgamesmaster]

not wishing to be dumb, whats a short motor?

[TonyN]

Dunno mate, I'd say you could prpbably buy a new 1KZ/T short or long block from them anyway the motor was still in trucks up to at least 2000 as far as I know, but it'd probably cost yah.

Rebuilding old ones is normally far more economical, and a used motor even cheaper.

Is yours that busted then? (this is the first thread I've read today, dunno if you've posted anything elsewhere)

[BUSHWHACKER]

not wishing to be dumb, whats a short motor?

An engine without the cylinderhead.

[TonyN]

not wishing to be dumb, whats a short motor?

Short motor is just the block, long motor is block with head on it.

[legendgamesmaster]

dunno the score yet, its in for quotes etc, and the insurance will pay out... if its not a write-off, just looking at the options, if its insurance that will pay out, i would prefer a new engine, (wouldnt you!!??) which would possibly be cheaper than mine being removed, rebuilt and re-installed with todays labour charges.

all options considered.

3ltr replacement would be prefered!

[BUSHWHACKER]

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bump, incase you missed it........

[Sancho]

Surely Stevo's the man to check the engine out and advise on what might need replacing and how much it would cost.

[legendgamesmaster]

bump, incase you missed it........

took a look, thanks M8. they have a 2.4 in at present... see what hte garage / insurance have to say.

[legendgamesmaster]

bad news / good news

BAD NEWS - the engine, she runs.

DAMN.

however, she is chucking out steam like a chinese laundry, so it could have cracked the head.... But it could just be residual water in the system I guess. Is that a possibility guys?? I will run it and see.

I was looking forward to a nice new 3 ltr beast, had my eye on Amo's truck up in Edinburgh.