2000 Toyota Camry Engine Clank

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MELROY
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I have a Toyota Camry 2000 with about 53K and a 1.4L engine. During a recent snowstorm in our area, I revved the engine quite a bit while trying to go up an icy slope. This resulted in a loud bang, with some smoke, and now my car has a major clanking sound when I start it. I didn't attempt to drive it after that, but when I had it towed to a Toyota dealer for diagnosis, they told me my engine was gone and I'd need to replace my engine block.

They quoted me $6100 for a new Toyota engine block, and about $4500 for a replacement block that had 93K.

Any options on what I should do?

Thanks

Melroy
Jan 20, 2007 at 12:46 AM
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MMPRINCE3000
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Contact a local import junk yard and give them your engine code, see what they have. You can also buy JDM (Japanese) engines off ebay.
I bought one for a 1991 Corolla and installed it in a weekend, runs great. Cost me $324.00 + $150.00 shipping.
You can also contact a local garage and see if they will source an engine for you and install it, should run you $1,000-2000.
Jan 26, 2007 at 5:20 AM
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MMPRINCE3000
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Not sure if this is your engine. These engines would require that you use the existing intake,exhaust and accessories from your engine.
Jan 26, 2007 at 6:19 AM
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LOSTINMARS
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go for a low mileage used engine, but insist on pulling the valve cover to make sure the engine isn't sludged.
Jan 26, 2007 at 9:25 PM

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Source a low-mileage used or JDM engine by engine code from an import junkyard or online seller, or have a local shop source and install one. Inspect under the valve cover for sludge, and plan to reuse the existing intake, exhaust, and accessories if the replacement requires them.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Toyota Camry reports a loud bang, smoke, and major clanking after revving the engine on ice. A Toyota dealer said the engine was failed and quoted about $6100 for a new block or $4500 for a used block with 93,000 miles. Experts suggested a junkyard or JDM used engine, possible shop installation for roughly $1000 to $2000, and checking the valve cover for sludge.

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