Are 2007 Lexus RX 350 and 2007 Nissan Murano 3.5l engines compatible ?
02-29-20, 04:04 PM
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Are 2007 Lexus RX 350 and 2007 Nissan Murano 3.5l engines compatible ?
I have the opportunity to buy a 2007 Lexus RX 350 with a bad #5 cylinder . I also found a 2007 Nissan Murano that is totaled from a roll over . they both have 3.5l engines and are both the same year. are these engines interchangeable ? I haven't been able to find out much online so I thought id make an account here and see if anyone has some information for me . thanks and look forward to hearing what you guys got .
02-29-20, 08:04 PM
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Wow, a bad #5 cylinder, really never heard that one.....It is a Toyota motor which in all the Toyota/Lexus vehicles w/ a fwd/awd layout. Sell/trade the Murano for a engine for the rx.....& drive it, I think you'll be quite pleased.
02-29-20, 08:20 PM
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03-01-20, 07:49 AM
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thank you , exactly what I was looking for . someone to tell it to me in black and white
haven't confirmed that its a bad cylinder , but the guy selling it doesn't work on his own vehicles and had it towed to the Toyota dealership when CEL started flashing and what he told me is they stuck a camera down the intake and found the problem that way. so mabey its just a valve issue which if thats the case ill repair it but im just planning for worst case. its still at the dealership so ill talk to them when I look at it. did that engine or year have any head trouble that you know of ? thanks
haven't confirmed that its a bad cylinder , but the guy selling it doesn't work on his own vehicles and had it towed to the Toyota dealership when CEL started flashing and what he told me is they stuck a camera down the intake and found the problem that way. so mabey its just a valve issue which if thats the case ill repair it but im just planning for worst case. its still at the dealership so ill talk to them when I look at it. did that engine or year have any head trouble that you know of ? thanks
03-01-20, 08:03 PM
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The most common thing on these cars that will make the CEL flash is a failing ignition coil which is a far simpler and cheaper problem to fix than a dropped cylinder. If you decide to buy the RX, get a second opinion before replacing the engine.
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03-06-20, 08:33 PM
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Yeah, before I'd think about an engine, I'd do a dry/wet compression test. If that shows cylinder issues (?), then you know what to look for.
If it shows only valve issues, pop off the head (tongue in cheek, not all that fun) and get a fine valve job done. Bingo, you are back in business.
Since you have the head off, you can update the VVT actuator lines and few other things for the rear head. All ready to roll
Front head much easier to service at any time
If it shows only valve issues, pop off the head (tongue in cheek, not all that fun) and get a fine valve job done. Bingo, you are back in business.
Since you have the head off, you can update the VVT actuator lines and few other things for the rear head. All ready to roll
Front head much easier to service at any time
03-07-20, 07:22 AM
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I would agree. i might consider getting a second opinion on whats happening. Some shops will look at it and give a second opinion for free so just check around if u decide to do that.
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