I currently own a '94 LC with over 326k miles. It has some oil leaks but idles like a sewing machine and runs well. I drive it daily and looking at addressing the leaks. I am thinking of buying a motor and rebuilding to have ready to swap out when time allows. Recently I found a motor from a '93 and asking if anyone knows of any issues that I might encounter by swapping it into my '94.
'93 vs '94 1fz-fe Differences?
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voodu3
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No difference between the two engines.
There are several very common oil leaks with the 1FZ-FE that can be corrected for a lot cheaper than swapping in a different motor and can easily be done without pulling the motor. Why risk replacing a good running motor with known history with something with unknown history.
Valve cover gasket, spark plug tube seals
Distributor O-ring
Oil Pump cover O-ring, Front Main Seal
Reseal Upper and Lower Oil Pans
Valve cover gasket, spark plug tube seals
Distributor O-ring
Oil Pump cover O-ring, Front Main Seal
Reseal Upper and Lower Oil Pans
I believe that the Timing Cover gasket can be repaired when the oil pans have been removed. Of the things I listed, the first three lines could all be done in a days time. The oil pans and timing cover another day, possibly two. All done on a long weekend for sure. Hopefully someone else con confirm those estimates.