Someone is selling this 100 series LC and I wanted to know if anyone can identify this engine. The seller doesn't know...
What engine is this?? (1 Viewer)
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94SRUNNER
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That is the 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 that came standard in all NA Land Cruisers and LX's.
94SRUNNER
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It may look different to you because the plastic engine cover is missing. Not required for operation.
What is with the red timing belt cover?
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Must've gotten a little paint happy while doing a timing belt & valve cover job
I'd advise running away from any vehicle purchase if the seller isn't even able to identify what engine they have in their own car.
10 hp gain there
The red on the side isn't normal, and usually a sign of irritation or infection. Maybe they should stop scratching it.
Someone at some point did a whole lot of polishing and painting on that engine. It's either a sign that the engine has been taken out and replaced/rebuilt by a pro, or a jackass kid has taken a bunch of stuff apart that they didn't understand and put it back. I'd lean toward the latter,
Hokie LX
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I dunno. I see a lot of new looking vacuum lines and rubber pieces as well as a seriously clean engine. I’d ask if the seller had it replaced. It’d be dirtier than that if it was even 1 year old so they should know. If it’s that clean, it may be a good sign that the builder spent the time to clean it up. Or that it was a hack job but they wanted to show it well to sell. Compression and leak down would be needed for me to consider.
The painted components is just stupid. That is a literal red flag. However, I’d look past it if it had a fresh motor.
the disconnected hood struts also lend themselves to the fact that the engine may have been recently pulled and they needed to lift the hood up completely or remove it.
The painted components is just stupid. That is a literal red flag. However, I’d look past it if it had a fresh motor.
the disconnected hood struts also lend themselves to the fact that the engine may have been recently pulled and they needed to lift the hood up completely or remove it.
ramangain
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Red is for RACY
Hokie LX
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I could be wrong here...but am I the only one who can't recall being able to see straight through to the ground on the left side of the engine...is something missing? Granted my truck has AHC and the reservoir on that side but I don't recall being able to see the ground that clearly. Is something missing like the rear skid plate or part of the firewall?
How's it run. The 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 should be almost turbine smooth all the way to redline. The red paint is weird. Any rust underneath? If no rust, body and interior is in good shape and the engine seems to run right, I'd buy it for the right price.
Aah.... Lol is that a trick question?
yngmrostrvile
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Its the block that burned in the dirtygarage
Being a SF Giants fan. These colors are starting to grow on me.
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