99 Es300 engine help needed.
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I picked up a 99 es300 today with a blown motor and i been calling around to find a replacement.
Most engines are usually interchangable but it seems the 99 es300 is eclusive to only the 99.
Anyone know which will fit in the 99? its a high likelyhood the head and block are the same and only the bolt on stuff are different.
Any help appreciated.
Most engines are usually interchangable but it seems the 99 es300 is eclusive to only the 99.
Anyone know which will fit in the 99? its a high likelyhood the head and block are the same and only the bolt on stuff are different.
Any help appreciated.
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This is from the Toyota parts catalog:
Short block, es300 - 3.0l - 3.0L 99-03 $3,353.19 $2,850.21
Includes: Block, Pistons & Rings, Connecting Rod & Connecting Rod Bearings, Crankshaft & Main Bearings.
Cylinder head, es300, right - 3.0l - 3.0L 99-03 $928.46 $789.19
Cylinder head, es300, left - 3.0l - 3.0L 99-03 $928.46 $789.19
Looks like the 99-03 main block and heads are the same. But I'll guess most of the acessories and electronics are different. Hope this helps out.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!
Short block, es300 - 3.0l - 3.0L 99-03 $3,353.19 $2,850.21
Includes: Block, Pistons & Rings, Connecting Rod & Connecting Rod Bearings, Crankshaft & Main Bearings.
Cylinder head, es300, right - 3.0l - 3.0L 99-03 $928.46 $789.19
Cylinder head, es300, left - 3.0l - 3.0L 99-03 $928.46 $789.19
Looks like the 99-03 main block and heads are the same. But I'll guess most of the acessories and electronics are different. Hope this helps out.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!
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I got the same info using one of the junk yard databases im just more worried why the 99 would only be interchangable for one year. I checked exhaust manifold and intake manifolds and they seem to be the same.
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^ I'm going to guess it;s something like the '94 1MZ vs the 95-98 ones. The '94 was a 1 year engine, and even the block was SLIGHTLY different. But you can still swap it with a 95-98. But the '99 actually lists at the same shortblock and heads from 99-03.
Actually, the '94, '95, '96, and '97 1MZ engine's are ALL different, as crazy as that sounds. But all the base shortblocks and heads are the same.
I'm sure a lot of the sensors and accessories are different.
Actually, the '94, '95, '96, and '97 1MZ engine's are ALL different, as crazy as that sounds. But all the base shortblocks and heads are the same.
I'm sure a lot of the sensors and accessories are different.
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The only thing im seeing different or non interchangable is the exhaust manifold they seem to be different.
I will try to get the 03 motor since i believe its when toyota fix the engine sludge issue?
Also not to mention the lower miles.
I will try to get the 03 motor since i believe its when toyota fix the engine sludge issue?
Also not to mention the lower miles.
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