'87 engine?
03-02-2003, 05:17 PM
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'87 engine?
Hey everyone....I realized today that I have an odd setup on my hands. My T/A is an '87 (by VIN and title), and is a 305 TPI engine by VIN. The odd part is the valve covers are the older, perimeter bolt design. I thought '87 was the first year for center bolts. What do ya think? Early year production? Not likely a roller engine I'm guessing. The car has been painted, so the tag in the door is missing, so I have no idea what the actual production date is. Any ideas?
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Darrell
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03-02-2003, 07:00 PM
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I forgot to mention...the car has 78K miles on it, so I would think the engine is original, or an owner before me blew the engine...any block numbers that can be seen easily that would reveal the year of engine?
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Car: 2006 Tacoma X-Runner
Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3:15 LSD
Also depends on when the car was made. If it was early 1987 then it could have perimeter bolt heads because they were left over in the factory.
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