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99 4runner engine swap

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Nic.Nitro, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. Mar 26, 2023 at 2:01 PM
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    Nic.Nitro

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    I purchased a jdm motor 3.4 5ze. My 4runner is 4 wheel drive. Motor I purchased is for a 2wheel drive. Possible to just swap oil pans? 2 wheel drive oil pan doesn't have clearance for the transfer case.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM
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    I would assume so. There may be an oil pickup change.
     
  3. Mar 27, 2023 at 7:27 AM
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    Oil pick up change?
     
  4. Mar 27, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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    The oil pickup sucks oil from the pan up into the engine when running. If you are swapping pans, since the shapes are different, the oil pickup may have to go with the pan. That is something I've run into on other engines that the pan had to be swapped over.
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2023 at 7:48 AM
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    I know exactly what your talking about now. Thank you!
     

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