1992 Toyota Cressida Engine swapping

1992 TOYOTA CRESSIDA
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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My car had 3 headgaskets changes already,now I found out the block is no good.So I plan to buy a long block motor to put in.My question is does it really make a difference if its rebuilt or remanufactured motor,because the one Im planning to buy has a good warranty,5yr/unlimited miles rebuilt.Or should I look for a remufactured one.Also I live in Hawaii so I need to take shipping cost in to consideration and core charge also
Dec 18, 2007 at 3:17 AM
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Hi there,

Re built and remanufactured short motors should really be one in the same thing. Engine O/Haul businesses usually refer to there product as Re manufactured, and small independent shops will call it a re build if they do it. Now the difference is in who dose what to there engines. I for instance (a small independent workshop) will re build an engine with new pistons, machined crank, re bore or new sleeves, new oil pump, cam bearings , new cam shaft timing chain and gears tensioners rails, I do the lot including engine balancing. Some will not go this far or use cheaper parts. I suggest that you talk to your potential suppliers and find out what they are doing to there engines and the quality of parts used. and remember quality beat a cheap re build every time.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 18, 2007 at 9:42 PM