Toyota 3.0 V6 question Oil baffle missing? (1 Viewer)

[Face2]

I'm rebuilding a 3.0 V6. Not sure the year it came out of but it has an oil cooler on the side of the block.

My question is, did all years come with the oil baffle below the crankshaft? Between the pan and the block.

When I took apart this particular motor, it was missing. Could that have lead to the bearing destruction that occurred?
I've rebuilt a few of these and have yet to come across one without it.

Thanks

 

[Face2]

Anyone? I might just pull an oil pan off another one to see if it's in there.

Would anybody be interested in buying non-warrantied rebuilt 3.0 motors from a small garage(me)?
I've rebuilt 3 that as far as I know are still going strong.
They'd be around 1800 for a long block. Thinking of just building one and having it around for when a cheap 4runner with a blown motor pops up for sale but if anyone wants just the motor, I'd sell it.

 

[SteveH]

I would find a Toyota parts diagram to verify the baffle....and the months/years it was offered in that engine.

 

[gnob]

Pretty certain it belongs in all of them.

 

[Gumby]

Windage tray. Keeps the oil out of the crankshaft. Not a huge deal on a 3.0. Do you have the bolt holes for it?

 

[Face2]

It bolts on between the oil pan and the block. Like a windage tray sandwich. So yes, the oil pan bolts hold it in place.
I'm going to pull one from another parts truck. If it's there, I'll answer my question, plus I'd need it anyway.

Not being installed might have been what destroyed the bearings.