On Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:10:48 -0400, Ferg wrote:
> Hey, I have a 94 Corolla that the old engine freezed up on. It suffered
> from a lack of oil changes before I started caring for it. Eventually
> the sludge clogged the oil screen and, to keep it simple, it had an
> aneurysm.
>
> I got a junkyard 4AFE engine for about $200 and replaced it myself. I
> hadn't done this before so I didn't want to put too much money into it.
> The job wasn't as hard as I thought it might be, and the car is running
> again. The new engine isn't that great though. It knocks somewhere in
> the cams and seems to run rich even though I replaced the O2 sensor.
>
> Since I know how to do it now, I'd like to put a new or pro-rebuilt
> engine in this car. So, my question is where the best place to find one
> is. Should I keep on the local hunt (Tampa Bay)? are these foreign sales
> on Ebay a good deal? Any other places to order? Seems like prices run
> from $550 for as-is to $900 for clean, and more for something fancy. I'd
> appreciate some input.
>
> Thanks.
>
> john.
Some Japanese engine require a rewiring of the harness and the ECU to
operate properly. Look on E-Bay at Supras or Corolla GTS' that say "JDM
engine swap started". Because itr can be a bitch to do correctly.
However, if you keep the intake and manifolds from your old engine and
don't want a power upgrade this can be done. Also, check Toyota. For what
you spend for a Japanese engine you can sometimes get a *new* shortblock
from Toyota.
And you say 'knock'. A knock is usually in the lower part of the engine
and indicates a bearing or rod on the way out. if it's a clicking it may
be normal valve noise, or the valves need shimming.
>> Stay informed about: good buys for a 4afe engine? 
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