Author Topic: 3.0 v-6 (Read 1670 times)

toyman2 · « **on:** Dec 06, 2004, 07:24:11 PM »

what do you guys think of the V-6 that comes in the older toyotas i have found alot of runners with them and good options

LA_Fred · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 07:46:58 PM »

I like the 3vzfe in my 89. If you get one, make sure that it is model year 1992 and up so that you can get the headgasket recall done for free! Better yet, buy one that has already had this done.
Yeah, the 3.0 is not as powerful as the 3.4, 4.0, 4.3 ....., but it has proven to be reliable (besides headgasket) and has more torque than the 22r. I can stay in 5th gear on hills with 35" tires.
Just my .02, Good luck.

SWAMPER · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 08:55:51 PM »

I got the 3.0 most ppl rag on it but in the end its a pretty good lil heart but if your going to spend your money on a swap go 3.4....oh and Fred....if you get a 3.0 with a blown HG they wont replace it because its too old they stoped changing them on 99 i think.

FIREBALL · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 09:05:15 PM »

Also stay away from the 3.0 with an auto. The auto is a big power robber, and the 3.0 can't afford anymore robbed power.

SWAMPER · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 09:10:08 PM »

I can vouch for that

LA_Fred · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 09:13:28 PM »

Straight from an e-mail from toyota motor corp. on 11/24/04:
The SPA program was a warranty extension that would cover the headgasket for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever came first.

So it seems 3vzfe's aren't even covered anymore!

SWAMPER · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 09:16:36 PM »

Told you

LA_Fred · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 09:29:30 PM »

Hey Swampy,
2004-8 = 1996,
2005-8=1997,

Either way, it is not 1999. You've been listening to too much Prince.

Just yanking your chain, you are right that they pretty much aren't covered.

.

SWAMPER · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 06, 2004, 09:34:42 PM »

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 07, 2004, 12:17:33 PM »

Yeah, but most of them would have had them done by now anyway. I like my 3.0 Granted, it needs some power, but hey, less speeding tickets for me

I mean, I dropped down from a 360v8 to a 3.0 and i dont mind it too much. ALl my runs up the hill to tahoe and reno have never caused any problems. v And talk about low maintenance. On my dodge I was fixing stuff constantly, with the 3.0, hardly have to do anything, just keep the fluids full. And best part is, no leaks

Overall, I think the 3.0s are a good engine, they may be lacking in the power department, but for the relaiblility that i have experienced, im glad i got one

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	Author Topic: 3.0 v-6 (Read 1670 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. toyman2 Rock Master Turtle Points: 1 Posts: 224 Member since Jun '04 Crawling with Marlin 3.0 v-6 « on: Dec 06, 2004, 07:24:11 PM » what do you guys think of the V-6 that comes in the older toyotas i have found alot of runners with them and good options Logged LA_Fred Rock Master Turtle Points: -68 Posts: 228 Member since Jan '04 Crawling with Marlin Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #1 on: Dec 06, 2004, 07:46:58 PM » I like the 3vzfe in my 89. If you get one, make sure that it is model year 1992 and up so that you can get the headgasket recall done for free! Better yet, buy one that has already had this done. Yeah, the 3.0 is not as powerful as the 3.4, 4.0, 4.3 ....., but it has proven to be reliable (besides headgasket) and has more torque than the 22r. I can stay in 5th gear on hills with 35" tires. Just my .02, Good luck. Logged 1989 x-cab V6, SAS, Marlin dual ultimate crawler, dual arbs, high pinion, 35 mtr's, hot brunette in passenger seat. SWAMPER Silver Turtle Award Turtle Points: 790 Posts: 3,599 Member since May '04 Semper Fi Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #2 on: Dec 06, 2004, 08:55:51 PM » I got the 3.0 most ppl rag on it but in the end its a pretty good lil heart but if your going to spend your money on a swap go 3.4....oh and Fred....if you get a 3.0 with a blown HG they wont replace it because its too old they stoped changing them on 99 i think. Logged 1985 Toyota Pick/Up longbed...bobbed 15", lifted 5", 36's.....http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=36992.0 FIREBALL The 1K Club Turtle Points: 190 Posts: 1,202 Member since Feb '03 Hi Ho Marlin....u talkin to me Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #3 on: Dec 06, 2004, 09:05:15 PM » Also stay away from the 3.0 with an auto. The auto is a big power robber, and the 3.0 can't afford anymore robbed power. Logged SWAMPER Silver Turtle Award Turtle Points: 790 Posts: 3,599 Member since May '04 Semper Fi Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #4 on: Dec 06, 2004, 09:10:08 PM » I can vouch for that Logged 1985 Toyota Pick/Up longbed...bobbed 15", lifted 5", 36's.....http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=36992.0 LA_Fred Rock Master Turtle Points: -68 Posts: 228 Member since Jan '04 Crawling with Marlin Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #5 on: Dec 06, 2004, 09:13:28 PM » Straight from an e-mail from toyota motor corp. on 11/24/04: The SPA program was a warranty extension that would cover the headgasket for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever came first. So it seems 3vzfe's aren't even covered anymore! Logged 1989 x-cab V6, SAS, Marlin dual ultimate crawler, dual arbs, high pinion, 35 mtr's, hot brunette in passenger seat. SWAMPER Silver Turtle Award Turtle Points: 790 Posts: 3,599 Member since May '04 Semper Fi Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #6 on: Dec 06, 2004, 09:16:36 PM » Told you Logged 1985 Toyota Pick/Up longbed...bobbed 15", lifted 5", 36's.....http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=36992.0 LA_Fred Rock Master Turtle Points: -68 Posts: 228 Member since Jan '04 Crawling with Marlin Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #7 on: Dec 06, 2004, 09:29:30 PM » Hey Swampy, 2004-8 = 1996, 2005-8=1997, Either way, it is not 1999. You've been listening to too much Prince. Just yanking your chain, you are right that they pretty much aren't covered. . Logged 1989 x-cab V6, SAS, Marlin dual ultimate crawler, dual arbs, high pinion, 35 mtr's, hot brunette in passenger seat. SWAMPER Silver Turtle Award Turtle Points: 790 Posts: 3,599 Member since May '04 Semper Fi Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #8 on: Dec 06, 2004, 09:34:42 PM » Logged 1985 Toyota Pick/Up longbed...bobbed 15", lifted 5", 36's.....http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=36992.0 BLACKDOG 3.0 Killer Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 718 Posts: 7,644 Member since Aug '04 I used to fit Re: 3.0 v-6 « Reply #9 on: Dec 07, 2004, 12:17:33 PM » Yeah, but most of them would have had them done by now anyway. I like my 3.0 Granted, it needs some power, but hey, less speeding tickets for me I mean, I dropped down from a 360v8 to a 3.0 and i dont mind it too much. ALl my runs up the hill to tahoe and reno have never caused any problems. v And talk about low maintenance. On my dodge I was fixing stuff constantly, with the 3.0, hardly have to do anything, just keep the fluids full. And best part is, no leaks Overall, I think the 3.0s are a good engine, they may be lacking in the power department, but for the relaiblility that i have experienced, im glad i got one Logged Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. " "I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves." -Ronald Reagan Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent