06YarisRS's 2ZR-FE Swap 5-Door Hatchback (Automatic Transmission)

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Right on, engine looks to he in good shape.

Do yourself a favor when the engine is still out of the engine bay and easily accessible - remove as many bolts as you can and cover them in anti seize. Specifically the exhaust manifold bolts, intake manifold, fuel rail etc.

Also remove any hoses and spray silicone lube on the metal fitting/inside the end of the hose and re install. You have no idea how much easier this will make your job down the road if you ever have to remove anything.

Yeah, it looks good from the outside. They said they "tested it and it ran good". That's a similar response to what I got from all the sellers I messaged.

Yes, I think I'll really enjoy playing with the engine before installation. My timing cover bracket is "on order" from the online Toyota Parts dealer, so I'll have a bit more time to do what you suggest regarding anti-seize/silicone. I also ordered a PCV valve (See...I'm listening! ). Thought I'd install that before the engine is put in. I should be ok, right, not installing a catch can setup like you did? I won't driving the snot out of it.

I think you mentioned that you installed a Scion upper rad hose or filler neck, did you not? I really want an OEM look and will be searching for an engine cover. So far the ones I've seen online would require me to remortgage my house to acquire. Sometimes local pricing can surprise - in a good way. I'll keep looking around here. Q: If I keep the Yaris filler neck and rad hose, I wonder if the engine cover would fit? May have to just find out after.

Finally, and my apologies for the long-winded response... Your pics from your thread are gone, Photobucket, I presume. Wondering if you'd be amenable to zipping those up (if you still have them , of course) and firing them off to me in an email. I'll totally understand if you don't want to take the time as you guys are already being amazingly helpful and I don't want to 'overstay my welcome'. I'd of course keep in mind that your swap was with manual, but pics might be helpful.

Thanks Trevor.

[tmontague]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

Yeah, it looks good from the outside. They said they "tested it and it ran good". That's a similar response to what I got from all the sellers I messaged.

Yes, I think I'll really enjoy playing with the engine before installation. My timing cover bracket is "on order" from the online Toyota Parts dealer, so I'll have a bit more time to do what you suggest regarding anti-seize/silicone. I also ordered a PCV valve (See...I'm listening! ). Thought I'd install that before the engine is put in. I should be ok, right, not installing a catch can setup like you did? I won't driving the snot out of it.

I think you mentioned that you installed a Scion upper rad hose or filler neck, did you not? I really want an OEM look and will be searching for an engine cover. So far the ones I've seen online would require me to remortgage my house to acquire. Sometimes local pricing can surprise - in a good way. I'll keep looking around here. Q: If I keep the Yaris filler neck and rad hose, I wonder if the engine cover would fit? May have to just find out after.

Finally, and my apologies for the long-winded response... Your pics from your thread are gone, Photobucket, I presume. Wondering if you'd be amenable to zipping those up (if you still have them , of course) and firing them off to me in an email. I'll totally understand if you don't want to take the time as you guys are already being amazingly helpful and I don't want to 'overstay my welcome'. I'd of course keep in mind that your swap was with manual, but pics might be helpful.

Thanks Trevor.

Most engine recyclers claim that about their engine - mine had data for oil pressure, pul loss and compression but somehow when I went to pick it up they had to go find it and it was still sitting under the car it was pulled from. BS they never engine dyno'd it, they likely made up the numbers based off the mileage. Either way the 2zr is a very robust motor so typically they are all fine unless oil was rarely changed or it was run dry.

You will be fine without a catch can, just run a good oil and change it frequently. Also avoid only doing short trips in the winter, my catch can picks up a lot of water in the winter months.

Yes, I run the xD upper hose and filler spout which I highly recommend. It mounts nice and solid to the already existing 2 holes on your fan shroud. It also places it at a high point which makes bleeding the coolant easy. Iirc I bought mine from village scion online in the states and it wasn't too much, I think around $40 usd for it all. Btw there are technically 2 hoses as one is just a short 2 inch straight run that connects the fill spout to the radiator. The other is long and runs from the spout to the engine. You realistically could forgo the short one and just cut a piece of existing 1nz hose and make it work. It only cost a few bucks and I didn't want to leave anything to chance so I bought it as well.

I actually was using FB to host my pics but apparently they seem to sweep the url's clean every few weeks as all my pics seem to be been broken links now and this happens every few weeks. I can post the pics back when I get a chance but I will be busy the next couple weeks.

Email me any pics you specifically need and I can send them to you. I have pics of the maf power wire I spliced in which will help you

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Most engine recyclers claim that about their engine - mine had data for oil pressure, pul loss and compression but somehow when I went to pick it up they had to go find it and it was still sitting under the car it was pulled from. BS they never engine dyno'd it, they likely made up the numbers based off the mileage. Either way the 2zr is a very robust motor so typically they are all fine unless oil was rarely changed or it was run dry.

You will be fine without a catch can, just run a good oil and change it frequently. Also avoid only doing short trips in the winter, my catch can picks up a lot of water in the winter months.

Yes, I run the xD upper hose and filler spout which I highly recommend. It mounts nice and solid to the already existing 2 holes on your fan shroud. It also places it at a high point which makes bleeding the coolant easy. Iirc I bought mine from village scion online in the states and it wasn't too much, I think around $40 usd for it all. Btw there are technically 2 hoses as one is just a short 2 inch straight run that connects the fill spout to the radiator. The other is long and runs from the spout to the engine. You realistically could forgo the short one and just cut a piece of existing 1nz hose and make it work. It only cost a few bucks and I didn't want to leave anything to chance so I bought it as well.

I actually was using FB to host my pics but apparently they seem to sweep the url's clean every few weeks as all my pics seem to be been broken links now and this happens every few weeks. I can post the pics back when I get a chance but I will be busy the next couple weeks.

Email me any pics you specifically need and I can send them to you. I have pics of the maf power wire I spliced in which will help you

Awesome. Thanks Trevor. I think I'll start with the stock Yaris rad hose. My wife did some online banking today and her eyes buldged a bit when she saw the credit card statement pending charges. She was aware of the upcoming costs. But, I kinda went on a spending spree the last couple of nights. Fortunately the big ticket items have by now been procured.

OK, I will let you know which pics will be helpful. I'd definitely take the MAF wiring anytime. But, like you say, you're definitely going to be busy for the next while. Haha. Hope yours sleep better through the night than ours did!

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Yes, I run the xD upper hose and filler spout which I highly recommend.

Since you recommended it...

Just need the actual hose now.

I also compiled - hopefully - all the parts I need to mount the alternator.