price to rebuilt or brand new engine replacement 4.5FZJ

[ranma21]

ok..this is the question I have. How much it cost to rebuilt a 4.5 FZJ engine? The car overheated, knocking sound now. Or better just to replace a brand new engine from toyota? car has lockers front and rear, probably need a new master cylinder for the brake, power steering is leaking badly. Has almost 200k thinking about getting another cruiser , the seller ask for $2999, what u guys think?

 

[DTAYLOR]

confused???

Is this YOUR 95? Or is this a different truck? If different, what year, etc? pics?

 

[ranma21]

no, is not my 95. mine is working just fine =) is a 96 black color cruiser, I dun have the picture, is in san antonio. thinkign about buying it.

 

[Mike S]

Why?

 

[ranma21]

just to built another one and possibly sell mine like black better !!! =)

 

[DTAYLOR]

engine...

Ranma,

A dealer installed engine will run as much as a good running cruiser, same year or newer. (7-9k)

If you just like black better, or want a newer, different equipment, etc, just find a good running black one. I saw one for sale that the add claimed was locked, 97, 125k or so, for $11 in the cars.com section of the dallas paper about a month or so ago. It appeared not to be alone, either.

The guy asking 3-4k or whatever is asking too much (IMO). Offer him $1500 if you like it, knowing that even if you do the work yourself you'll spend 4-5 getting it up to speed.

good luck!

 

[Panzer]

I'd go 2K and do a FI SBC swap. That is the plan when my 4.5 goes T.U.

 

[RavenTai]

by the time you get a running engine in this one you will may or may not be in the hole value wise,

If you are sure you are going to keep it a wile a rebuild might not be a bad idea if you can do the pull, teardown, measurement, reassembly and installation youself. you will have a fresh motor for possbily less than what used cruiser with a running engine would go for, depending on how bad the damage is, I would try offering $1,500 for it.

If you are going to pay soemone to do the work forget it you will be way to far into the hole for a 200K mile 80 series.

new long block from Toyota is over 12K

beaware, black is hot in the sun and shows dirt badly, (my 96 is black)

 

[ranma21]

hmm, looks like it is not a good deal unless I do the work myself. I will have to have someone to swap the engine for me since I do not have a garage. I might pass in this case unless he is willing to go less than $2k like u guys suggested!!Thanks

 

[FJ809496TLC]

What is the body and interior conditions?

 

[sc40]

sent you a pm.

 

[lahar50]

It cost me $4296.00 at a local shop so it is not cheap.

 

[tech_dog]

It cost me $4296.00 at a local shop so it is not cheap.

For a rebuild, correct?

 

[Riad]

It cost me $4296.00 at a local shop so it is not cheap.

I think it's more than that to rebuild. And $12K a brand new Engine plus the labor to install it.

 

[gnx7]

How much can it cost to have the block bored over, the crank turned, rods resized, new pistons/rings/bearings, grind the valves, new springs etc? It certainly can't cost that much?!?!?

If you can get that truck for $2-2.5K and have the mechnical know how it could be a great truck. Assuming the transmission isn't slipping either and it needs paint/bodywork etc.

I bought my LX450 in excellent condition this month with 130K miles for $11K. Everything works and has elockers and is fully loaded also as a price reference.

 

[ElJefe]

It cost me $4296.00 at a local shop so it is not cheap.

Sounds like mucho $$$$. Granted my experience is not a 1FZ, but I was able to rebuild a 2F for less than half that after everyone on here said it would be 5K to rebuild a 2F, and that included a new head to replace the one that overheated and cracked.

I got some comically high guestimates from engine shops in the beginning. The place that rebuilt mine was a shop that rebuilt a lot of big straight-6 diesel motors. Much less tooling to fiddle with... much less cost to you!

 

[lahar50]

Yes rebuilt and they bored it .020 and a new timing chain cover

 

[ranma21]

Seems to be much more thant I expected, think I am gonna pass and look for another one or stick with my 95 instead

 

[OGBeno]

www.cruiserparts.net has 1FZ's with various mileages ranging from $1500-$2500

You might want to contact some of the vendors and mechanics on the forums to see if they can give you some figures--thinking Robbie (out on tour though) or Jim Chenoweth or Slee....

Good luck.
-onur

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Do talk to Jim C.

Awhile back we exchanged a few emails. He is very knowledge and definately qualified to do the job. When the time comes, he will be the one i use as he put up with my numerous question and was great to talk to.

Obviously the rebuild price will be dependent on what you have done but as i recall, a basic rebuild and bored out slightly larger is around 4500, give or take.

Pull the 1fz yourself and i believe it will cut the cost way down.