Hi all, I've been a long time reader (lurker of IH8MUD but first time posting. We have a 2016 LC 200, ~125K miles on it. My 16 year old son took it mudding last week (I know...I know), he called me from the middle of the woods here in So. Maine saying the check engine light had come on so he shut off the car and it won't restart. I came and tried to jump it, not an electrical problem, so we towed it with my pickup back to the house. I check the air intake (among other things) and the air filter was very wet. I then had it towed to my local mechanic to look at. He drained the oil and said there was both water and coolant in the pan. He drained engine, put oil back in, and can't get the pistons to move. I believe we are going to need to replace the engine. I know that at least one other on this form had to replace a 200 engine, I'm planning on a used Tundra/Sequoia engine with ~60K-100K miles. My questions to this illustrious establishment of LC knowledge:
1. Suggestions on where to source engine to get a "good one"
2. Suggested mechanics in So/Central Maine and Seacoast NH that have done an engine swap (I believe my guy is up to the job, but he's not a pure Toyota mechanic, and I'd really love to find a mechanic thats at least done an engine swap in a Tundra)
3. Any ideas as to what went wrong (see notes on build below, not that I believe any of these would cause engine failure but getting all the facts out)
Thanks for any input you may have.
Build:
-Ironman 4x4 2" lift
-Ironman front bumper (no-loops) and winch
-Prisnu rack
No snorkel
1. Suggestions on where to source engine to get a "good one"
2. Suggested mechanics in So/Central Maine and Seacoast NH that have done an engine swap (I believe my guy is up to the job, but he's not a pure Toyota mechanic, and I'd really love to find a mechanic thats at least done an engine swap in a Tundra)
3. Any ideas as to what went wrong (see notes on build below, not that I believe any of these would cause engine failure but getting all the facts out)
Thanks for any input you may have.
Build:
-Ironman 4x4 2" lift
-Ironman front bumper (no-loops) and winch
-Prisnu rack
No snorkel