Hey everyone. First time poster, long time appreciator. My name is Will and I’m the proud owner of a beautiful black over tan ‘06 LX470 with 329,000. But unfortunately as of this afternoon, after speaking with the mechanic and receiving the bad news, she will need a heart transplant. I’m kind of in shock and trying to decide what to do. Used motor? Remanufactured motor? Being the VVTI I know these can be tougher to source. I would hate to sell it as is but have to accept that may a possibility as well. I don’t really have the capability, or the tools to do this job by myself. I was quoted approximately $11k for this mechanic to put in a used engine with 50k miles. Add $1200 for a reman. Both engines would include a 6mo unlimited mileage warranty. I’m not exactly thrilled or in great financial position to throw 11-12 grand at it either.
A little background.. This all started with a misfire. Code p0301. Changed coil, plug, injectors, problem persisted and eventually catastrophic failure. No compression in the first cylinder, bad piston.
Any insights, suggestions, previous experience with this situation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, everyone.
A little background.. This all started with a misfire. Code p0301. Changed coil, plug, injectors, problem persisted and eventually catastrophic failure. No compression in the first cylinder, bad piston.
Any insights, suggestions, previous experience with this situation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, everyone.