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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 3.0-97, Aug 5, 2023.

  1. Aug 5, 2023 at 12:26 PM
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    3.0-97

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    3.0-97 [OP] New Member

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    I recently found this 4runner while browsing OfferUp.
    Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/fOxBsc4w1Bb

    Seller says he bought it like this. It does indeed have a 3.0, Ive attached a picture of the engine bay. I am a bit suspicious and curious as to why the engine has been swapped/replaced. Any advice would be much appreciated.

    IMG_20230805_122533.jpg
     
    3.0-97, Aug 5, 2023
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    It looks solid, but doing a 3.4 swap would have made more sense.
     
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    Pass

    Those models are junk.

    That and you're in the 3rd Gen section, that's a 2nd Gen.
     
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    You'll have to deal with repairing a Franquestain. I would pass on it.
     
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    Yeah, I don't think I'm gonna go through with this one, thanks for your help.
     
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