I'm thinking of buying a short-block engine to rebuild in my spare time for my 2004 Toyota truck. I have the 2.4 L 2RZ-FE motor. I'm looking for the short block because the prices seem considerably cheaper than the complete motors. I"m thinking I'd just rebuild the short block with a kit like "Master Rebuild Kit - 2RZ 1995-2004" ( https://www.lceperformance.com/Master-Rebuild-Kit-2RZ-1995-2004-p/1010009.htm ) , and then transfer the existing parts from my well running motor (cylinder head, intake system, etc.) to the rebuild and cruise on down the road.
When I look for on http://car-part.com , I see they list "Engine Core" and "Engine Block" and some of the descriptions seem to use the words "core" and "block" interchangeably. Based on the descriptions, they sound like the same thing, but *I* think of an "Engine Block" as just that...the bare block (i.e., no crankshaft, pistons, rods, etc.), but I"m not sure that's what they're describing...or are they?
Also, is there any way to decide if a rebuild kit like this is worth the $$$ or should I buy the needed parts a different way?
Thank you,
Ed
When I look for on http://car-part.com , I see they list "Engine Core" and "Engine Block" and some of the descriptions seem to use the words "core" and "block" interchangeably. Based on the descriptions, they sound like the same thing, but *I* think of an "Engine Block" as just that...the bare block (i.e., no crankshaft, pistons, rods, etc.), but I"m not sure that's what they're describing...or are they?
Also, is there any way to decide if a rebuild kit like this is worth the $$$ or should I buy the needed parts a different way?
Thank you,
Ed