Since you already bought a Tundra motor you could at least so a side by side and see how close they are. Your motor has to come out anyway.
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The "while we're in there" syndrome, guaranteed to add >%50 to the cost of any project.
The "while we're in there" syndrome, guaranteed to add >%50 to the cost of any project.
Yep, story of my life!
Wasn't thinking yours, was talking about your compression concerns on the LC motors you were finding. If you got one and it turned out there was low compression then you could always remedy it in a positive way. But I hear you on the unexpected cost.
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I'm picking up what you are putting down.
Yes I agree.
The local shop is trying to find a good engine. They mechanic will go take a look at tundra engine and will compare. Maybe I can use it afterall.
ECU, fuel, mounts, exhaust, trans... Would be a chore.
Yup, looks like the front right corner is completely underwater and that is where the air intake is located if I'm not mistaken.
It would be useful to know what actually happened to the engine as a result of this situation. Has anybody looked at the drowned engine in detail? At the least, you should drop the oil pan and see what is in there before you go out shopping for a new engine.
If you do replace the engine, the cost of the longblock will be the tip of the iceberg; you will run into lots of incidental little things during the swap, the cost of which will really add up. Unless you have actually confirmed that the engine block itself is damaged beyond repair, it might be worthwhile to start tearing down the existing engine to determine what the problem really is.
Does the block have a hole in it?
Did the engine throw a connecting rod?
How do you know?
Have you tried removing all the plugs and letting everything dry out?
Where did the oil come from when it dumped out?
Will the engine turnover when you try to start it?
What does it sound like when you crank it?
Also, somebody offered some good advice about talking to your insurance company. You might want to actually speak w your insurance agent- unless you genuinely enjoy spending thousands of dollars on parts that may or may not fix your truck.
Based on my limited experience with engine swaps, you are going to save money and the truck is going to be more reliable in the long run if you can repair the original engine. If this is not possible, the second choice would be to replace with an identical engine.
I do not think you will be very happy with the results of swapping another engine that almost fits into the 100-series. It sounds like fun until you actually try it and pay for it.
Hope this helps.
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How sure are you that it didn't get up into the cabin electronics? Looks like it might be mid-door on the passenger side. If water got up to the intake and it was in the pond for a while I can't help but believe the cabin got flooded. IIRC, the computer is in the passenger foot well. There may be more than just the mechanical side of the repair...
^ x2 ^ what Oregon said.
Based on the information given, failure of the electronics seems more probable than a catastrophic mechanical failure in the engine. (The part about dumping all the oil is worrisome though)...
It could certainly happen, but from what I understand, lots of people have driven their Land Cruiser into water over the hood, and this does not normally result in throwing a rod through the side of the block.
I would definitely try some of the suggestions previously mentioned in this thread before spending money on new engines...
Let us know how this plays out.
Based on the information given, failure of the electronics seems more probable than a catastrophic mechanical failure in the engine. (The part about dumping all the oil is worrisome though)...
It could certainly happen, but from what I understand, lots of people have driven their Land Cruiser into water over the hood, and this does not normally result in throwing a rod through the side of the block.
I would definitely try some of the suggestions previously mentioned in this thread before spending money on new engines...
Let us know how this plays out.
I'm not sure where your buddy got his info that told you you didn't have a case....we pay for flooded vehicles all the time. If water gets to the dash, it's automatically totaled. As deep as that is, I have no doubt the water was the cause for failure. If I worked your claim, I would likely total your ride and pay you market value. But if you are comfortable with paying out of pocket, proceed. I'll leave it alone now, just had to chime in. Hope it works out either way.
Good advice. File a claim and see what happens.
Is that true even when it involves an intentional drive through water off road?
Then switch companies. It's not like an accident that's on your public record.