So this just happened. 2005 with 172,000 miles. Happened on start up after sitting for a few days. Shut down immediately. Assuming it threw a connecting rod. Can it be rebuilt or am I looking at replacement? Approximate cost of each? Thanks!
What kind of condition otherwise? I'd put it on Craigslist and ask for like $2,000 or best offer. Lots of folks looking for parts trucks, etc. At the least, you might get more than the scrapyard will pay. May or may not be worth a shot.I have learned that replacing the engine with a used engine is the cheapest route, but even then it is more money than the car is worth (min $6,500 since I don't do this kind of work). Sadly, this Sequoia will go no further unless someone wants to buy it for a project. If anyone here is interested please contact me. Otherwise I believe it will be going to a scrap yard. FYI - it is an SR5 rear wheel drive model
Not sure I understand. Are you saying you're getting quoted $6500 for someone to do an engine swap? That would be beyond my paygrade too but I am having a really hard time believing you would get charged that much money. I thought for sure I have read on here guys buying used engine for around a grand and having it installed for about half that. $1500 isnt cheap but still maybe the better way to go vs buying another vehicle.I have learned that replacing the engine with a used engine is the cheapest route, but even then it is more money than the car is worth (min $6,500 since I don't do this kind of work). Sadly, this Sequoia will go no further unless someone wants to buy it for a project. If anyone here is interested please contact me. Otherwise I believe it will be going to a scrap yard. FYI - it is an SR5 rear wheel drive model
Not sure I understand. Are you saying you're getting quoted $6500 for someone to do an engine swap? That would be beyond my paygrade too but I am having a really hard time believing you would get charged that much money. I thought for sure I have read on here guys buying used engine for around a grand and having it installed for about half that. $1500 isnt cheap but still maybe the better way to go vs buying another vehicle.
There's lots of threads on this site already with guys that have done engine swaps. Maybe search some of those threads out to see where's the best place to get a used engine and who knows, maybe someone local to you can help you out with it.
First, I would not recommend rebuilding any motor that has suffered a catastrophic failure. Things that are broken cost money to replace. Engine blocks can crack and you will never know until you start it. Water and/or oil will be leaking into the crankcase... Money and time wasted.So this just happened. 2005 with 172,000 miles. Happened on start up after sitting for a few days. Shut down immediately. Assuming it threw a connecting rod. Can it be rebuilt or am I looking at replacement? Approximate cost of each? Thanks! View attachment 151826