Recent content by mattmaxon

Unfortunately it appears this puts the number behind the starter motor

Engine Model = 2TR-FE Model = Tacoma Model Year = 2005 – 2009 Serial Number = 2TR- 1 ###### 1: Plant Code (1 – 9) ######: 6-Digit Serial Number (0 – 9) Location: On Left Side of Engine Block, towards Rear of Block (as shown below)

There is an federal anti theft standard 49 CFR Parts 541, 542, 543 which requires the vin be on all the major parts. Those tags on fenders hoods etc are everywhere to discourage chop shops. I went to the local toyota dealer but as usual they are useless

I am buying a used engine for my 2008 Taco... Since I cannot visit the location where the vehicle is.... how do I know the engine (serial number) is the engine for the VIN the seller says it is from?

I believe the ECT maybe faulty. The engine was badly overheated (fried) when the NO.1 water by-pass pipe failed on the freeway. The original was plastic...The replacement is steel It appears I have to remove the intake manifold to replace it I should have insisted this sensor be replaced when...