I have a 94 GS300 that needs an engine replaced. My engine died with 297k and I'm about to purchase another factory engine from attarco. I've never did an engine swap and wanted to know where to start exactly. What will I need to have and any other helpful information. Also does anyone have a write-up on this. I seen the 2jz engine swap post but don't know if that will help me. Thanks

 

Undo the following:
AC lines
Powersteering lines (from pump)
radiator hoses
Fuel lines
Throttle cable
Cruise control cable
Battery cables

Then go about removing the bolts that go to the motor mounts, and trans mount, and unclip the ECU and send the wiring harness through the firewall. Then pull it out and disconnect random BS

 

That actually raises a question I've had for a while now. When he disconnects the A/C lines won't he lose all the refrigerant in them?

Will he have to get a recharge when he reconnects everything?

 

Yes he will. I always unbolted the A/C from the motor and used bailing wire to hang it inside the chassis until the new motor went in.

 

You could unbolt the compressor and bolt it back to the new motor and you wouldn't lose it then but otherwise yes the freon will leak out.

 

Engine ordered today Thanks for the information. All of your suggestions will be used. I'm searching around at my local part store's for and engine lift now, so once the engine is here I can get to work. Will post pics once I start.

 

Im suggesting New motor mounts.. gs300 mounts are oil filled and are probly already ripped in half..
try these !
http://www.xcessivemanufacturing.com...pid=239&step=4

 

Does the GE and GTE use the same compressor? That would save me some trouble when I do my swap.

 

That's what I used.