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TBD
Tundra: Last week, I winched the Tundra out a few feet and started stripping it. I followed the repair manual by Toyota, removed the transmission first then the 5VZ. I don’t believe it ever saw tools outside of the factory or dealership as everything was Toyota and properly torqued. I can’t get over all the room for activities in that engine bay.
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5VZ Engine: I mounted the 5VZ to an engine stand and cleaned it up with some purple power and simple green. Before I test fit it, I want the engine to be ready for full time install. So maintenance and modifications will be done first. I have a timing belt kit, water pump, spark plugs, wires, ignitors, valve cover gaskets, etc. as preventive maintenance and tune up. I also have the replacement oil pan, and new oil dipstick drill guide. I might replace the crank pulley with a “performance” one.
Directions beyond the factory Toyota repair manual:
Valve cover- https://www.4runners.com/threads/2001-4runner-swapping-out-valve-cover-gaskets-pictures.3158/
Timing belt-https://adventuretaco.com/step-by-s...r-3-4l-v6-5vzfe-also-4runner-tundra-and-t100/
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/timing_belt/
Oil pan replacement- https://www.offroadsolutions.com/tech-info/3-4l-5vz-fe-oil-pan-conversion/
Dipstick relocation- https://www.offroadsolutions.com/tech-info/3-4l-5vz-fe-dipstick-drill-guide/
Ideally, I will have the engine serviced this week and ready for mockup this weekend. Since the 5VZ only has 43k original miles, I don’t think it is worth doing much more beyond the timing belt, valve cover gaskets and basic tune up. But I am open to recommendations if I am missing anything.
Engine pictures.
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Plans: I’d really like to be in a position to have the truck painted early August and the engine/transmission/transfer case swapped by the end of August. I should have all the parts I need to complete the swap by the end of August. I have not made decisions/commitments to other parts like seats, suspension, rims/wheels, or rear end yet. I am narrowing my considerations and continue to watch the local classifieds for other fun parts.
![IMG_1812.jpg IMG_1812.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/502/502555-c5c11e30198817792968bc51368d1dae.jpg)
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![IMG_1821.jpg IMG_1821.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/502/502557-28e7b4c44611a4410e10555640871e4b.jpg)
5VZ Engine: I mounted the 5VZ to an engine stand and cleaned it up with some purple power and simple green. Before I test fit it, I want the engine to be ready for full time install. So maintenance and modifications will be done first. I have a timing belt kit, water pump, spark plugs, wires, ignitors, valve cover gaskets, etc. as preventive maintenance and tune up. I also have the replacement oil pan, and new oil dipstick drill guide. I might replace the crank pulley with a “performance” one.
Directions beyond the factory Toyota repair manual:
Valve cover- https://www.4runners.com/threads/2001-4runner-swapping-out-valve-cover-gaskets-pictures.3158/
Timing belt-https://adventuretaco.com/step-by-s...r-3-4l-v6-5vzfe-also-4runner-tundra-and-t100/
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/timing_belt/
Oil pan replacement- https://www.offroadsolutions.com/tech-info/3-4l-5vz-fe-oil-pan-conversion/
Dipstick relocation- https://www.offroadsolutions.com/tech-info/3-4l-5vz-fe-dipstick-drill-guide/
Ideally, I will have the engine serviced this week and ready for mockup this weekend. Since the 5VZ only has 43k original miles, I don’t think it is worth doing much more beyond the timing belt, valve cover gaskets and basic tune up. But I am open to recommendations if I am missing anything.
Engine pictures.
![IMG_1825.jpg IMG_1825.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/502/502559-b0c56d4bff78a29bd2001fe1a409b401.jpg)
![IMG_1861.jpg IMG_1861.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/502/502560-99af057cf4c9e76a3473fb1a3fd53c44.jpg)
![IMG_1887.jpg IMG_1887.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/502/502561-5b170b83be3d0ec6eedda9c1e79f3954.jpg)
![IMG_1888.jpg IMG_1888.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/502/502564-f1857a152342c199a045f0b6d544d08e.jpg)
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![IMG_1895.jpg IMG_1895.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/502/502566-4d883030a736851bccbae90666ec9403.jpg)
Plans: I’d really like to be in a position to have the truck painted early August and the engine/transmission/transfer case swapped by the end of August. I should have all the parts I need to complete the swap by the end of August. I have not made decisions/commitments to other parts like seats, suspension, rims/wheels, or rear end yet. I am narrowing my considerations and continue to watch the local classifieds for other fun parts.
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