3B rebuilder semi-local?

[pskhaat]

There's about a 2.71% chance I'll get this, but I am trying to get a BJ60 with a bad 3B. Apparently it needs to be resleaved and rebuilt. I'm not aware of any shop that would do this locally. In that super low-chance opportunity, is there anyone who would do this that you'd advise?

 

[MountainGoat]

If Joe will take it on I can recommend him highly:

Colorado Toyota Specialists (Conifer)

Mods - please feel free to move if not appropriate. Been working with Joe and Gina on both the Tundra and 4 Runner for regular services and extra stuff for a bit, such great customer service and knowledge. I'll give you a few examples: 1- Recently did the Tundra for a major service. Xfer...

risingsun4x4club.org

 

[pskhaat]

If Joe will take it on I can recommend him highly:

Colorado Toyota Specialists (Conifer)

Mods - please feel free to move if not appropriate. Been working with Joe and Gina on both the Tundra and 4 Runner for regular services and extra stuff for a bit, such great customer service and knowledge. I'll give you a few examples: 1- Recently did the Tundra for a major service. Xfer...

risingsun4x4club.org

Ahhh....not sure why I didn't think about CTS, as they've done work for me in the past. Great reminder.

 

[timmbuck2]

Let me know how it goes, I may soon need someone to install a turbo in a 3B

 

[wesintl]

If you pull the block any machine shop should be able to press in sleeves and put a block together for you. Or truck it down to overland cruisers in Tucson. Onur knows what to do. It's getting harder to get 3b parts

 

[pskhaat]

Let me know how it goes, I may soon need someone to install a turbo in a 3B

Now how to convince the seller with some reasonable price

 

[DanS]

If you pull the block any machine shop should be able to press in sleeves and put a block together for you. Or truck it down to overland cruisers in Tucson. Onur knows what to do. It's getting harder to get 3b parts

Absolutely this.

We rebuilt ours, it's easy. The hard part is finding parts. Onur is the man for that. Plus, his 3B ran so good after he rebuilt it!

Dan

 

[lazyLfarm]

Absolutely this.

We rebuilt ours, it's easy. The hard part is finding parts. Onur is the man for that. Plus, his 3B ran so good after he rebuilt it!

Dan

Are you being facetious here? His 3B crapped the bed in less than 5k after rebuild.

He’s currently putting a 1PZ in as he’s done with the 3B.

Pretty positive the machine shop did shoddy work, so it wasn’t onurs work. He used all OEM parts on a $$$$ rebuild. Machine work is everything.


I rebuilt my 13BT and had a fantastic machine shop guy in a small town do the work. Super meticulous and made sure everything was done right. A bit grumpy but does excellent work. He’s in ogallala Nebraska of all places but mainly works on small and large diesel. Small being Isuzu 4bd like they use on irrigation pivots.

 

[pskhaat]

as he’s done with the 3B.

As in done with all 3Bs because they're just too much nowadays or that particular one?

 

[lazyLfarm]

As in done with all 3Bs because they're just too much nowadays or that particular one?

Sounds like In general. For sure his, but he regularly posts to people not to spend money on a 3b. Underpowered, old, parts getting scarce and a Terrible fit for todays roads.

Sure there are lots of people that still use them, but in reality they are pretty terrible on the highway, and way worse at elevation or in the mountains. Turbo is the remedy, but you are playing with fire with a 3b and a turbo IMO. Some have had good luck, I’m not all doom and gloom.

If you got a hell of a deal on one, I’d say do it and accept it for what it is if you want a project.

 

[DanS]

Sounds like In general. For sure his, but he regularly posts to people not to spend money on a 3b. Underpowered, old, parts getting scarce and a Terrible fit for todays roads.

This is absolutely correct. Despite the fact that it crapped out, it ran well for a while. But in general, a 3B isn't one I'd spend much time or money on, just because parts are so tough and there's better, more reliable ways to get better power and still get parts for a long time.

If you got a hell of a deal on one, I’d say do it and accept it for what it is if you want a project.

Fully agreed. Our 3B has been great....after we rebuilt it. And it's in a pretty light 40 and rarely goes more than 55mph. But my 45 has a 1HZ sitting around for it....

Dan

 

[wesintl]

I’d buy a 3b and rebuild it. I love the 3b. It’s my favorite Lc motor save 13bt. Killer mileage, way more so than the pz or hz. simple, reliable, good power, torque.

 

[timmbuck2]

I’d buy a 3b and rebuild it. I love the 3b. It’s my favorite Lc motor save 13bt. Killer mileage, way more so than the pz or hz. simple, reliable, good power, torque.

Remind me to actually come to a meeting someday and chat with you about my BJ73 and 3B options.