Limping in...

Hello all. I am now the proud owner of my son's 2003 access cab limited 4x4. Why do I now own it you ask? Well the timing belt decided it had had enough and took the rest of the motor with it. I helped him get a new truck and took this one in exchange. This will be my second first gen, and third tundra (2002 and 2013 previously, to go along with a couple of land cruisers (84 and 89 I used to be around on ih8mud) and 4runners over the years).

I'm trying to decide what to do with this one. It had over 300k miles on it, so needed some stuff even before the engine died (mostly it needed some brake work, a new steering rack and a front suspension refresh). I put it up on CL just to see what the interest was, and it seems like the market thinks it's worth maybe $2k. Fair enough I suppose.

I'd be interested some advice about what it really costs to replace the engine. While I am fully capable of mid level wrenching, I don't think I have the skills for a swap, let alone the space or tools. I really like this truck, but I'm trying to decide if the economics make sense.

Anyway, glad to be here.

 

Welcome from Virginia. Nice fleet of Toyotas you have. Sorry I have no expertise to input on your decision. Hope you end up with a happy decision.

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! We have some true experts on the site but they don't necessarily monitor the new intros. Try asking some questions here:
https://www.tundras.com/threads/ask-the-toyota-mechanic.2404/

 

Welcome from TX!

The guys in the 1st gen forum are gonna tell you to keep it I'm sure. Try posting your question in there

 

Welcome

 

Welcome from So Cal