'88 4Runner SAS
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kool way to do it glad ya have all the free time to do research
I have been reading alot over on Yotatech, but some will only make sense when the hands on starts. I think the wiring will give me the most trouble.
like i said should have the wiring diagrams needed will pass in the library when have a minute
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Thanks, for any assistance with diagrams.
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Well it looks like I am a little ahead of schedule with the motor maintence. 
Changed the timing belt, valve cover gaskets, rear cam seals, plugs, wires, termostat and alot of cleaning. Installed the 97 wiring harness on the 95 T100 motor along with the 97 intakes and valve covers. Swapped a 3.0L water neck along with 3.0 motor mount brackets. Followed the previous mentioned thread about the crossover exhaust mod, and Mr. Paul stuck it all together for me while I broke some of his tools.
Not sure yet but we might try to swap the engines on Saturday down in Franklin while the shop is closed for the weekend. Those that might want to help stay tuned and I will relay info as soon as we get the OK. More pics follow the link.
5VZE Swap pictures by John350Z71 - Photobucket
Changed the timing belt, valve cover gaskets, rear cam seals, plugs, wires, termostat and alot of cleaning. Installed the 97 wiring harness on the 95 T100 motor along with the 97 intakes and valve covers. Swapped a 3.0L water neck along with 3.0 motor mount brackets. Followed the previous mentioned thread about the crossover exhaust mod, and Mr. Paul stuck it all together for me while I broke some of his tools.Not sure yet but we might try to swap the engines on Saturday down in Franklin while the shop is closed for the weekend. Those that might want to help stay tuned and I will relay info as soon as we get the OK. More pics follow the link.5VZE Swap pictures by John350Z71 - Photobucket
Looks great John thats going to be a nice addition to the Runner. We'll be reading a full article on the Red Dragon in Toyota Owner before we know it 
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Well we got the ok to use the shop Saturday so those that want to help or watch leaving Lafayette early Saturday return is unknown. The address is: 1515 Main St, Franklin, La.
I have not been to Franklin in years, how far is it from laf.?
about 45 - 50 mins, just depends on where your coming from. albertsons is about 45 mins from my house.
john, ill try to stop by and visit for a min saturday.
john, ill try to stop by and visit for a min saturday.
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Painted up the crossmember and skid plate.
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Started around 8:30 am and by noon the engine and trans was seperated in the bed of the truck. Took a lunch break before final prep of motor to begin install. Discovered a hole in the new transmission pan had to weld in a plug, , grind smooth, clean, and paint. Sealed up the pan reinstalled and mated it to the 3.4, found that the trans harness travels very close to the new exhaust crossover. Wrapped the exhaust with some heat wrap, covered the wire loom with heater hose and also some wrap for add protection. Lifted the assembly as high as we colud and started dropping the new powerplant in with two guys standing on the tail end one operating the hoist and I was underneath guiding what I could into the tight fit. Motor mounts tight and trans held up by a ratchet strap we started connecting what we could around 5 pm. We pulled a vacum on the AC and seems to hold well. My buddy showed up with some beers and the BS started until it was on the trailer and headed home. Still have the wiring, T-case, belts, radiator, and shifter before we are mobile again. But all this was alot easier with the help of my local club members Mike and Dan, along with Kyle and his brother's shop, Thanks guys.
I will do it again and again John, your welcome
I wanted to come out but I got tied up working on changing pulleys on the van. The project started Friday and carried over into Saturday. I've also been busy studying for a test I am taking tomorrow.
When is the next workday?
When is the next workday?
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Will be tinkering on it until I have to go back to work Wed.
Fits well in there. I thought it would have been wider for some reason, I guess it is the lack of clutter compared to the 97 4runner I used to have back around 2003 or so.
I looked at a 3.4 long and hard once at the pull a part but knew I would get ticked off trying to wire something like that plus I dont know about buying a junkyard engine. I would atleast like to hear something run before I put cash down on it (for all the good it did me when I bought the 4runner).
Think you will have it running by Wednesday?
I looked at a 3.4 long and hard once at the pull a part but knew I would get ticked off trying to wire something like that plus I dont know about buying a junkyard engine. I would atleast like to hear something run before I put cash down on it (for all the good it did me when I bought the 4runner).
Think you will have it running by Wednesday?
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Well if I get in tomorrow the T-case is waiting to be installed, so I will be removing the torsion bar brackets to make room for the cross member mounts. Then have to cut a whole for the shifter, then tackle the wiring I can figure out. Decided to run a Magnaflow muffler with 2.25" pipe exiting the side behind the rear tire. Along with longfeilds and new HD Marlin axle seals.
If you need a i be there
i be there
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Still stuck offshore can't come in until the fog lifts.
That sucks and I know the feeling. The feeling of losing your time that you can't get back because your days off can get pushed back but your days on are always on time or even early!
Do they know it Wed...