Engine replacement

Hello, can anyone direct me to a previous thread on a step-by-step for pulling an engine?

I’m about to start a swap as my engine is seized. Also, any additional details on what’s involved specifically that it’s seized, as I won’t be able to turn the crank to access bolts… I may have to remove the transmission with it?

thanks!

 

Arlott,

Welcome to the forum!

The search function will help you find what you are looking for. Be warned that nobody is going to have a step by step for you, but the community here is more than happy to work on any specific questions that you have. Pictures help with questions and details.

I would either:

A. pull the heads and see if the engine rotates.

B. Pull the engine/trans as a unit.

Good luck and post pictures! We like pictures!

 

thanks for the reply!

I’m shocked that at this point, nobody would have a step-by-step of an engine being pulled out! That’s crazy considering how many people are on here and how long this forum has been around

I’ll do my best to document everything and maybe it will help someone else out in the future

 

That’s cause the 2UZ isn’t known for grenading. It’s a pretty rare occurrence. Agree with previous poster saying to pull the heads. Surely the crank isn’t locked up?

 

Lasat person I saw swap their engine due to "no compression" on a cylinder pulled his engine for a higher-mile engine, only to tear down the low-mile engine with the "no compression" to find the cause was a simple stuck valve, which could've been remediated without pulling the engine.

Then he went to swap the new high-mile engine in, and had issues getting it running. Not long after, he disappeared from the forum.

 

havent checked but what about youtube

 

You may want to download copies of the Service Manuals, in case they ever go away. For you, the 2005-2006 FSM / in case others may want it, 2000-2003 FSM
credit to @shifty`
You also might want to purchase a Haynes Repair Manual.

 

Was going to say exactly this. That Full Service Manual is a beast and will probably get you 90% of the way there.

 

Probably no one has a step by step documentation is that because it’s fairly simple to remove the engine? At least that’s my guess. I’ve had the engine in and out a few times on both my tundras. The engine bay has plenty of working room, so it’s pretty darn easy. FYI, the engine wire harness is designed in such a way that it stays attached (and therefore gets removed with) to the engine. It actually makes it pretty easy with that design. Take a read through my thread. I briefly cover my engine swap. You might be able to glean some pro tips from it..
https://www.tundras.com/threads/tacoed-tundra-project.130491/