2007 RX 350 Engine Replacement Procedure
Hey guys, after four faithful years and only at 163,000 kms my engine has kicked the bucket. I changed the oil religiously and even changed all maintenance items before they were due. She spun a rod bearing right after I changed the alternator, but I digress.
Now I have sourced a used engine coming off a 2010 RAV4 4X4 with 120,000 kms. I'm going to take the oil cooler off of my current engine.
I have a couple of questions, does anyone have any information on the easiest way of swapping out the engine? Do I go through the top or through the bottom? Do I remove the subframe like they do for the Sienna and ES350? Here's a link to someone doing it on a Sienna:
Do I need to do any Lexus specific tuning or will the computer take care of all that?
I am getting it done by a mechanic but I'm going to help him out so that I can get the car back quicker. If anyone has a manual that lays out the engine removal that'd be great.
Wanted to see if any backyard mechanics had any input!
Thanks for your help!
Now I have sourced a used engine coming off a 2010 RAV4 4X4 with 120,000 kms. I'm going to take the oil cooler off of my current engine.
I have a couple of questions, does anyone have any information on the easiest way of swapping out the engine? Do I go through the top or through the bottom? Do I remove the subframe like they do for the Sienna and ES350? Here's a link to someone doing it on a Sienna:
Do I need to do any Lexus specific tuning or will the computer take care of all that?
I am getting it done by a mechanic but I'm going to help him out so that I can get the car back quicker. If anyone has a manual that lays out the engine removal that'd be great.
Wanted to see if any backyard mechanics had any input!
Thanks for your help!