left_kidney Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 So i have owned my 2000 Lexus is200 for about a year now and its getting to its at about 180,000 ks now so it has started to show some signs of age. my low oil light keeps coming on and I've started to hear a small squeak type noise from the front of the car when i drive (very slight but its there). My friend owns the exact same car and year model as mine and he had to get a new engine when the exact same thing was happening to his car. What i am trying to get at now is, does anyone know where i can get a cheap engine replacement that has low K's and will install for a cheaper price. i really don't want to sell my car so i'm trying to find a cheaper option, my friends cost him $3000 for a reconditioned engine with the install and all and the engine had less than 100,000 on the clock. Concerned Ryan.
left_kidney Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 time for a 2jz swap? haha how much would it put me back because i would love to save for one
ilv1004s Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 u can get a 2jz cut for around 3-5 depending on the gearbox
left_kidney Posted January 31, 2013 Author Posted January 31, 2013 Okay sweet i'm going to look into it a little more. thanks
ilv1004s Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-Lexus-Altezza-Beams-3sge-with-6-speed-manual-IS200-/181072586670?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a28c467ae beams motor?
left_kidney Posted February 8, 2013 Author Posted February 8, 2013 A 4 cylidner is a good idea but how do i know what engines fit, or can any car take any engine? Also looking to get a turbo, ive never done research into turbos accept how they work. would not have a clue on where to even start looking for a good quality and powerful one. thanks for that link though, gets me thinking!
John_T Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 The Beams engine goes into the Toyota Altezza, which is the Toyota version of the is200. Not too sure bout engine mounts but it should fit in pretty easily.
ilv1004s Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 did some research they fit directly but everything else is not a direct fit at all such as fuel line on the wrong side etc
GGPIS300 Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 There's a complete IS300 on eBay at the moment for $2k BIN. Could be a good engine donor, only 55k on the engine...
left_kidney Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 wow that is a steal, but it is in melbourne :S thanks for all the help!
ilv1004s Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 worth it for the parts man shipping would cost 500
GGPIS300 Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Not even $500 I would estimate as Melbourne > Sydney is driven by practically everyone who does car transport. Quick google found movingcars.com.au did a Golf from Sydney to Melbourne for just $295... Of course, you could always just drive it home
ilv1004s Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 if i was in that boat ill do it in a heart beat better interior better motor u can use all the OEM HID' NAV everything and transplant it over on your car
left_kidney Posted February 10, 2013 Author Posted February 10, 2013 Could i trust paying $2000 by going off pictures? what if the engine doesn't even work, seems to good to be true and if i had the money right now i would jump right on it, because then i would need to pay someone to swap the engine anyway
GGPIS300 Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 If you're serious I could take a spin out there for you to turn it over. I might even buy a few parts off you (need a replacement factory CD player as mine has carked it recently (err1)). Wouldn't be until next weekend though.
left_kidney Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 Thats a really good offer thanks heaps, but i really don't have the money right now, was just seeing plans. i hope to do this within the next few months. its good to see that everyone is heaps supportive! and not to mention that that transmission is auto, does that matter? its also a different year model. i would love to have all those spare parts haha
JK5766 Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 The car is still on ebay motors as a buy it now or best offer. Was thinking of it myself. Jacking up the number plates etc. Unfortunately it is a stat write-off so can't be registered anywhere. That is why it is so cheap.
left_kidney Posted February 18, 2013 Author Posted February 18, 2013 i only want it for parts anyway, im still burning oil fast. i want it but can only wait till i have the money !! would i have to stick with automatic? or can i keep manual from my car?
left_kidney Posted February 21, 2013 Author Posted February 21, 2013 If you're serious I could take a spin out there for you to turn it over. I might even buy a few parts off you (need a replacement factory CD player as mine has carked it recently (err1)). Wouldn't be until next weekend though. hey i was wondering if you could still check this out, i may have scraped together a bit of cash and i have a factory head unit if you want. cheers
JK5766 Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Sorry guys, my partner checked up and it has been sold. However there is an IS200 on Gumtree for $500. Missing rear end and fuel tank and the front end is shot as is all panels but motor might be worth a gamble.
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