Toyota 3.4 Liter V6 5VZ-FE Engine Replacement

Hey My 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma Brothers and Sisters

My buddy Sean and I have a important videos series for any diehard 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma owner that plans on keeping their rig forever. We filmed a 3.4 liter motor swap over a 4 day period. It was a ton of work to document and edit but we knew this was an important one to publish.

The engine we used for the video was built by Yota1 Performance in Riverbank, California. They build nice engines and they are an awesome company to deal with. If you're in the market for a rebuilt engine, Yota1 Performance is offering a 5% discount on their engines builds. Use Discount Code:
timmythetoolman - all lower case with no spaces just like you see it.

The series will be 4 parts:

Part 1 - Engine Removal
Part 2 - Old Engine Strip Down
Part 3 - New Engine Build-up
Part 4 - New Engine Installation

Here's Part 1 and we hope you enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0EtZnqzJhI4

 

In Part 2, we walk you through the steps to strip down the old motor of all the parts you will need to swap over to new motor.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/AvHvk9N-hTA

 

In Part 3, we build up the new motor using parts from the old motor and some new parts.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/_G_zqDC9kFM

 

In Part 4, we show you how to install the new engine and get everything reconnected.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/eqt0iZQOA04

 

Blasphemy Timmah!, where do I go to report this thread? We ALL KNOW that long after the heat death of the universe and the simulation is over, it will be found that original 5vzfe's were still running.

 

I'm at 380K in my 04. Might be time to start thinking about a refresh. Truck stills runs very strong and no oil burning or leaks!

 

If it ain't broke... haha

Have a thread on your suspension mods?

 

Where was this 3 years ago lol

 

This is awesome!

 

I agree! I had my engine swapped out and and installed by my local mechanic about 2 years ago. I wish that I had some mechanic friends who could have helped me out with the engine swap and wish this video was out back then, but am glad that my truck is running in good condition.

 

i had my engine out in a day... here we are 4 years later.. it still doesn't run... i must be doing something wrong!... lol good video

 

Turning wrenches for a paycheck the last thing I would want to look at is one on my time off.

I think I have you beat Not quite sure How many years the old engine is out and the refreshed one is on the stand.

I hope if the stand failed and it fell to the ground I might not take notice for some time.

It would be nice to see a video made in the Northeast with the rounded and rusted fastners adding days to the job.

 

South Main Auto is here to give you what you ask for lol

 

No thread. Just search our channel to see all the suspension work we've documented. We did have a lift video for a Tacoma but lost the footage when my buddy Sean dropped his external hard drive. That sucked.

 

Tim, excellent video. Helps me out a lot. Thank you

 

Part 2 is live fellers. Check out Post #2.

 

Part 3 is live Fellers. Check out Post #3.

 

Part 4 is live Fellers. Check out Post #4.