IS350 Engine Replacement Cost?

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Feb 18, 2020 | 04:18 PM

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2012IS350

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From: AB

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange

JDM, USDM, AWD or RWD will all work without too much trouble. There are some small differences between them of course depending on the model, year, or country it comes from. Use as many original components as you need to and you'll be on your way.

Jeff

Thanks, would you say the cosmetic differences and oil pan placements are easy enough to work around for a reputable mechanic? It's scarce to find a 2GRFSE to match my year, model and AWD.

Feb 20, 2020 | 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012IS350

Would the 2013+ motors work in pre-2013 models? I believe they're the same engines but they're never listed as cross-compatible.

Also been seeing the 2012 models listed as "Thru 11/11 and Thru 12/11" wondering what the difference is? Not really getting anything from google.

This is how the auto industry works. Although manufactured in 2012, these are 2013 vehicles.

I could be a month off but anything 2012-09 or later is a 2013 model. For certain 2012-10 is...

And yes, oil pans and all that are swappable by most any mechanic.

As for the failure mode; a damaged spark plug, that was not normal for these vehicles. Did you have repairs made right before the failure? Did someone have the intake manifold off for some reason?

My thought is you need to know why that happened so it doesn't repeat. I would want more details before throwing a replacement in there.

Apr 30, 2021 | 11:33 PM

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RE: Question 2

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Originally Posted by 2012IS350

So long story short I need a new engine for my 2012 IS350, I was just wondering if anyone had any useful tips for sourcing used engines as I'm at a loss. I have a local mechanic who is willing to work on it but finding a replacement will be the hardest part, if worse comes to worse I'll bring it to a dealership but just want to see what my options are.

Thanks in advance.

Hey did you ever find a engine? I have a 2010 Lexus IS350C. Need a engine now myself.