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That’s clearly the end goal, meanwhile I’m learning a lot along the way. Also, I think I’ll need to reuse these parts on the replacement motor. I’m still a bit fuzzy on how/where to buy a replacement engine. Pulling one from a junk yard really sounds like challenging, uncomfortable...

Those shavings are responsive to a magnet, so.... Crank bolt: Yes! I was able to remove it. I had bought a tool on Amazon, but it didn’t work/fit, so I just tried turning the crank bolt against itself, using the friction of the seized motor and a breaker bar. Worked fine. I threaded the...

I'm so annoyed at the previous mechanic. They glued everything together instead of relying on gaskets and bolts. I can't get the water pump off, had to take the entire coolant piping assembly out as one piece. See the goo?

Several. I got the head off on one side, and it looks like the rear most cylinder was leaking pretty good through the head gasket. More troubling, small shavings of metal in the front two cylinders, and one of the spark plugs was cracked. One of the NEW spark plugs..... Valves look they are...

Resumed working on the 3rd Monty this morning. Drained the oil.....oh boy. There’s no oil in this thing! Literally just a dribble. The oil filter was welded on, so I removed the entire sump assembly, also mostly dry. Well, not dry, but no spillage due to no liquid quanties of oil. Crap!

Our’s was very sensitive to the battery terminal connection. Lots of starting issues until we got new connectors and clamped them on tight. Might investigate that

Just realized I never updated this thread. We got the engine back together with the refurbished heads, and it ran awesome! However, sheets of oil were gushing out the back of the block. Crap! Tore it down again, reseated the head gasket, got new cylinder head bolts and tried again. It runs...

Same for me. Plastic tap was less than useful, but once replaced, the design worked well. Venting was through the cap.

I have a hyperlinked version of the Gen 2.5 FSM. Would love the same for a Gen3! - Vol 1: Engine -Trans - Vol 2: Body - Electrical

I can't imagine how to accomplish that. I mean, the logistics! Do you wheel in your own engine hoist? how do you get under the rig to remove the downpipes and unbolt the tranny? What do you carry the engine out on? A little red flyer wagon? I've been to a junk yard half a dozen times, some...

I will do the drain pan next. That makes total sense, thanks for point that out. As for that replacement engine.... LKQ (Pick a Part) charges $2,300 for engines. They are super expensive. Most everything I've seen listed is $1,300 plus shipping:

Dave, I measured the timing marks, and both sides have exactly 9 teeth between marks. Photos: Left: Right: I'm a bit stumped on how to pull the belt, I can't get the crank bolt off. I could cut it, but its brand new! Also, how do you "set" a cam to neutral. How would I know where that is?

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Only on Cylinder 1, it was clean and shiny new.

All good points, but 1) not sure how to remove the engine, or more accurately, not sure how to separate it from the tranny. 2) if it’s just bent valves, that’s a cheap fix, that can be done with the engine in place, whereas a replacement motor is upward of $1,500

CoffeeGoat, thanks for your comments. You are right on the money in your observations. I will be checking out your photos for sure. Since you've gone down this path before, I would value your continued participation in my other thread I just started. Cheers, NW

Okay, I've taken things down to the valve cover stage. Not entire sure what to do next. I am seeking advice. I think i'm going to start a new thread on this: https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/diagnosing-and-fixing-a-2002-montero-3-5l-v6-sohc-that-might-be-seized-up.194567/

I am hoping to crowd source my current project because I am in way over my head. I am learning how to turn a wrench, but my knowledge level about what I am doing regarding engines is laughably insufficient. A smarter person would probably shake his head and walk away, but I am blissfully...

Mezmochill, I can't do a compression test, because I can't turn the engine over. It seems siezed up. I can turn it about 20 degrees, back and forth within that small range, but that's it. Can't go beyond that.

Normal_Dave, you have a good eye. Yes, the previous owner just had a huge heap of work done to this thing: - New Radiator (aftermarket) - New spark plugs - New timing belt kit with water pump - New grooved idler pulley - New smooth idler pulley - Machined heads with reseated valves...

Here is the front plate of the 2002 3.5L SOHV Montero motor Here is the Timing Belt Assembly with the front plate off: