Remanufactured vs new

[Bellagoose]

I bought a 94 FZJ80. I was able to find a new short block and obviously have to get the top rebuilt. I also found a remanucater company that will use OEM parts. I get different opinions. What seems obvious to me is to go with the new. Other's say the remanufactured will last as long be less expensive and a better warranty. I should include that the motor starts right up. There is an engine knock and that is the reason for the engine replacement. Any ideas?

 

[voodu3]

If both are using oem parts I’d go with the remanufactured. Assuming it’s from a company you trust will stand behind the warranty. Are you positive it is an engine knock? The reason I ask is a power steering pump gear can sound like that too.

 

[Tinkertoy]

Curious where you are getting the reman from? I have a 97 lx450 with 277k on it. I am also looking to add a Supercharger to it and I just wonder if I should just go ahead and put a reman in her so I know that I am starting in a good place.

 

[OGBeno]

The only folks that I would have "remanufacture" a 1FZ-FE for me would be Jarco in Canton, GA.

Unfortunately, the do not sell OTC. Would need to get through a Toyota dealer.

 

[bigredmachine]

The only folks that I would have "remanufacture" a 1FZ-FE for me would be Jarco in Canton, GA.

Unfortunately, the do not sell OTC. Would need to get through a Toyota dealer.

we used jarco plenty of times at the shop with no problems, they may be more expensive than a junk yard motor but its worth it. especially for the free pocket screwdriver and the bags of m&m's that come with the motor

 

[Bellagoose]

If both are using oem parts I’d go with the remanufactured. Assuming it’s from a company you trust will stand behind the warranty. Are you positive it is an engine knock? The reason I ask is a power steering pump gear can sound like that too.

Sorry been gone awhile. Found a Toyota master tech. His brother works at a dealer parts dept. We got his brothers pricing so we went with the short block. The entire rebuild using oem everything but hoses was less expensive than a rebuild. Got lucky.

 

[thatcabledude]

The only folks that I would have "remanufacture" a 1FZ-FE for me would be Jarco in Canton, GA.

Unfortunately, the do not sell OTC. Would need to get through a Toyota dealer.

Oh wow, JARCO. Haven’t seen that name in almost 20 years. Used to be THE place to get your JDM motor/parts or half cut back in the day.

Lotta old JARCO on my Preude.