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Jul 8, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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CarbonXe

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Isn't this like the 9th motor you've blown?

Jul 8, 2009 | 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vettereddie

Not familiar with the 2AZ, but on the 1NZ there isn't room between crank journals to pull the pistons, they have to come out top-side.

Thanks man, good to know...and what a bummer. Could be the same situation for the 2AZ, but I don't know.

Jul 8, 2009 | 08:53 PM

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streetracer99x

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Originally Posted by CarbonXe

Isn't this like the 9th motor you've blown?

my 2nd im going on my 3rd now... should i just get a used one?

Jul 9, 2009 | 01:45 AM

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How are you blowing this many motors, with no FI at that?

Jul 9, 2009 | 05:43 AM

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i thought i read a post like this a few months ago. what are you doing to these motors? i would get a used one.

Jul 9, 2009 | 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vettereddie

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Originally Posted by nodsetse

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Originally Posted by Windu

yes. either way you will have to pull crank. if its a rod you will have to pull the head too.

You can replace pistons & rods from the bottom, you don't have to pull the head, it's just easier if you do.

Not familiar with the 2AZ, but on the 1NZ there isn't room between crank journals to pull the pistons, they have to come out top-side.

Thanks Toyota! (1NZ-FE from a 2004 Scion xB)

Can someone verify the 2AZ pistons will clear coming out the bottom?

FYI, one of our southern Maryland members had a similar issue, where he had crank walk and chewed into the journal. Saved himself a lot of trouble though rather than trying a repair he just bought a used long block and dropped it in after a compression check. Hasn't had an engine problem since. If you need to find one, use car part. Most salvage yards will ship and are pretty reasonable on price. Some even warranty the block for 30 days so you know you didn't get a dead one.

http://www.car-part.com/

Good luck with the repair.

Piston cannot come out the bottom end of the block... do not attempt to rebuild the engine with the engine in the car. that is a crazy idea especially with out valve chain cover.

Jul 10, 2009 | 01:58 AM

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I would say pull it out and either take it to a professional for rebuild or pick up a longblock from a salvage yard. Cuz it seems to me that something is not right with the past two builds.