Diran Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Good morning, We are looking for a used or new Alphard 3.0litre engine for my car. Please, where can we get the engine as we have looked everywhere to no avail. Regards Diran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Here's one in Derby: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255894296120 Try @Picasso He's local so may be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Thank you very much. I will contact him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 hours ago, Diran said: Thank you very much. I will contact him When I checked Geralt's link above there were two more engines available, from different sources, at a lower cost. It will be important, if possible, to discover the history of any engine you are considering. A business seller should be able to offer a warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picasso Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 i would personally have the original rebuilt whats wrong with your engine why you looking for a replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Thank you for your advice Rojie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, Rojie said: When I checked Geralt's link above there were two more engines available, from different sources, at a lower cost. It will be important, if possible, to discover the history of any engine you are considering. A business seller should be able to offer a warranty. 1 hour ago, Picasso said: i would personally have the original rebuilt whats wrong with your engine why you looking for a replacement 1 hour ago, Picasso said: i would personally have the original rebuilt whats wrong with your engine why you looking for a replacement Thank you Picasso. It was over heating and was told the gasket is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Thank you Picasso. It was over heating and was told the gasket is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, Diran said: Thank you Picasso. It was over heating and was told the gasket is gone. Which gasket ? If it is a head gasket there will probably be a milky substance in the oil filler cap. You will be getting water from the exhaust pipe and using a lot of water as a result. Explain what symptoms you are experiencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 There is a paste around the oil filler cap. And it drives slower especially when going uphill and start jacking when I stop the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 I was told the head gasket is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Diran said: There is a paste around the oil filler cap. And it drives slower especially when going uphill and start jacking when I stop the car. Sorry, but what does jacking when I stop the car mean ? Are you using water ? Any misfiring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Diran said: I was told the head gasket is gone. What mileage has it covered ? Has it been over revved ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 I mean juddering when stopping. It is misfiring as well. It has done about 114,000kms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 It is also losing coolant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Sounds like it is the head gasket. You don't need a new engine. You need the heads removing, check for warping and skimmed if so then reassembling. Any good garage would do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 I have taken it to few places but they won't touch it because it is an import. Do you know any garage that would do it ps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Am confused. Who did you have in mind to change the engine then? If it helps, it's the same engine as Camry V6. If you get hold of a Haynes workshop manual that should be enough to persuade them to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 A garage in Birmingham but he told me I have to get another engine as he won't be able to repair the one there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 If someone can recommend a garage I can take it to I would really appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 There's a recommendation here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diran Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 I have tried Gibb but he said he doesn't do head gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Try an engine rebuild specialist. https://crautoengineering.co.uk/about-us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picasso Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 If your in no rush to have it done and want a proper job doing and prepaired to wait contact. Contract mechanics the owner is Simon specialises in mazda bongos but does all imports he very busy person but you get a top job done he not far from Southam give him a call . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 5 hours ago, Diran said: I have taken it to few places but they won't touch it because it is an import. Do you know any garage that would do it ps? Do you know which cylinder bank has the issue. From the front of the engine bay; is it the near bank or far bank ? This engine was also fitted to a Lexus. Try and find a qualified Toyota Master Technician who has worked on Camry and Lexus cars There is one in Bodmin; it might be worth giving him a call to see if he has any contacts near you. There must be someone capable in The Midlands. I'll find his name; I know it is a silly one ! DyerNostics, Toyota Specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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