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Hey"Toyota expert". Do any of the other Toyota cars use the same engine as the Camry?

Specifically, the 1990 Camry! It seems that all the Camrys are "gold plated" around here, and it is cheaper to buy another car than change out the engine! Can buy" broken" ones in most other models pretty cheap, - but "broken" Camry running in excess of $600 around here, (if you can find one for that even!) If other models have same engine (in this case a 16 valve 4 cyl), - regular engine would be ok, as long as computer could be adapted to run same...... I see other models "all over the place",- that have been rear-ended, (or otherwise wrecked leaving engine compartment intact), - or ones with brakes, or transmission out -- available for $250 or so. This is for a grandson that is going to college, so he doesn't have a whole lot of excess money right now!

I used to know all this kind of stuff when I worked in foreign car garage 30 years ago, but I saw no need to keep up anymore!

Update:

Watching Craig's list, -same prices as mentioned above, - also in excess of 100 miles to tow or haul, -everthing is far apart in Texas!

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  • expie
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    I know the 2se in an '83 - '86 Camry is the same in a similar year Celica, so check those. Is it a 4 or 6? Maybe check out a japanese domestic model imported engine. Make sure the engine you're buying comes with the correct flexplate (automatic) or flywheel (manual) for the engine.

  • FILE
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Go to Craigslist.com there you will find auto parts and whole autos. Check it out.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    CALL THE TOYOTA DEALER PARTS DEPARTMENT AND ASKED THEM TO CROSS-REFERENCE THIS FOR YOU SO THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE A BIGGER FIELD TO PICK FROM.

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